Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Games and music were some of the highlights of the day. Boe Stevenson giving the press a cheerful wave during his solo performance.
The powerhouse blues band Gary Winston and the Real Deal took the stage midday. They brought energy and music that was a highlight of the day. They can be seen Saturday, August 20 in Walla Walla at the Summer Concert Series, 6 S. 1st Street, downtown Walla Walla.
Kiwanis Club member Joe Huether was on duty providing burgers to the crowd.
The towering water slide was a hit with families.
Co-op kitchen business, Sweet Cheeks, set up outside with ice cream sandwiches and tasty samples
Real Deal vocalist Erica Inersol helping organizer Linda Hinds by drawing one of the winning names for the raffle.
The Dogamentor gives treats to the four-legged visitors to his booth.
The Port of Columbia County and tenants of Dayton's Blue Mountain Station held its annual Foodstock event on Saturday, July 16.
Port manager Tracy Clark, with the help of administrative assistant Kelly Hinds, took the lead in organizing the event this year. The set-up and tear-down of the stage, tents, and seating areas are done with the help of friends, family, and BMS tenants. Local handyman Tim Bren makes himself invaluable each year by delivering, setting up, and taking down the towering water slide.
Marketing by the Walla Walla firm, Tell It Media got the word out in print, radio, and social media. This year saw the largest Foodstock crowd, with an estimated 500 to 600 visitors. The layout was expanded from years past, with plenty of room for the returning water slide, vendors, and activities.
The port constructed a covered stage for the bands, with plenty of shady spots on the grass and under tents for the audience to enjoy the shows.
There were three musical acts, starting with Dayton resident Boe Stevenson playing a solo set. Gary Winston & the Real Deal brought the blues to Dayton. Calico Bones duet, Madison Lindsey and Mckenzie Lindsey, ended the afternoon with their signature harmonies, beautiful melodies and original songs.
With six food vendors, including those from the coo-op, there was plenty of food and drink. Sweet Cheeks Bakeshop brought smiles to all ages with massive ice cream sandwiches; and Red Band Cellar offered wine slushies for the adults.
Seven craft vendors from the local area and out of town offered jewelry, dog collars and leashes, and gems and crystals.
Port Director and waterslide monitor, Jennie Dickinson said, "Community events like Foodstock are more than just a way to increase commerce for our businesses. Events create a positive image of our town to the region, provide fun activities for local residents, and bring outside dollars into the community. I want to thank the Port staff, BMS tenants, and volunteers for their hard work planning and executing the event. It makes a difference for our community."
The only complaint The Times heard that day was that Foodstock or something similar should be held much more frequently. So, not so much a complaint as a compliment.
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