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WAITSBURG—For the second year in a row, the third weekend in May will be a quiet one, as the 2021 Waitsburg Celebration Days has been cancelled.

The decision to cancel was made by executive board vote on March 15, just before a regularly scheduled meeting.

“Due to the uncertainty of COVID, the current phases of Washington State, and the requirements from the state to hold outdoor and indoor events; it is with regret that Waitsburg Celebration Days 2021 has been cancelled by Executive Board decision on 3/15/2021,” said Abby Grende, WCD Secretary. “There are too many variables and unknowns to move forward with this event in the spring of this year. We look forward to resuming with WCD in May 2022. Thank you for your continued patience and support.”

While the board entered the year optimistic about a 2021 event, the vote to cancel was cast after correspondence with the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health and Washington State Department of Transportation indicated that approval for necessary permits and documents is still limited.

Waitsburg Celebration Days will begin meeting again at a later date. The board currently has two open seats, President and Vice President, and will continue the search for volunteers to fill the positions. Interested parties may contact Abby Grende at abbysot@hotmail.com.