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Welcome.......................................................3

Fred Meyer Grand Parade...............................9

Berry Dairy Days History................................4

Berry Dairy Days Runs............................10-11

Schedule of Events.........................................6

Regence BlueShield Festival in the Park.........12

Map..............................................................7

Skagit Speedway: Big Rigs Racing.................13

Fred Stump Memorial Salmon Barbecue..........8

Berry Cool Car Show..............................14-15

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lease join us June 17 -19 as we celebrate Burlingtonâ€™s agricultural and dairy history during the 79th Annual Berry Dairy Days Festival. Many thanks to Regence BlueShield for its generous support as the presenting sponsor. We would also like to thank Fred Meyer for making the Grand Parade possible, as well as Northwest Wild Foods for their generous donation of strawberries. Special thanks to the City of Burlington for all their support. Throughout the 79-year history, more activities and events have been added, while organizers have been careful to preserve the favorite events of the past. This year will be no exception. Family-friendly events will keep you entertained throughout the three-day festival. Strawberry shortcake will be available all over town, served by our own Burlington-Edison High School

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cheerleaders. Look for them on Fairhaven Avenue in front of the Visitor Information Center beginning on Thursday and during the fireworks show at Skagit River Park on Friday night. For a special treat, visit the Kiwanis Fred Stump Memorial Salmon Barbecue at the Senior Center on Greenleaf adjacent to Maiben Park and the Berry Cool Car Show along Fairhaven on Sunday. The Festival on Saturday includes the Fred Meyer Grand Parade, live music, sponsored by All About Hearing and Dwayne Laneâ€™s Auto Family, all day at the Visitor Center, along with food, crafts, vendors and more. The KidsZone, sponsored by Skagit Bank, is sure to entertain our youngest guests. Come for the parade and stay for the day!

Linda Jones

President/CEO Burlington Chamber of Commerce

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lthough it started with a different name, Berry Dairy Days has been a consistent part of the community calendar for more than half a century; 2016 marks the 79th annual event! The festival celebrates Burlington’s history, bounty, traditions and shared values. In 1937, a group of local volunteer firefighters in need of new equipment organized the first “Strawberry Festival” as a fundraiser, thus called to reflect how strawberry farming dominated Skagit County and for an excuse to make a giant strawberry shortcake, which was sure to draw a crowd. As it grew in size and scope, the festival was handed over to the Burlington Chamber of Commerce in 1965 when Roger Hulbush was president. After a closed door meeting, it was agreed that the festival would be re-named “Berry Dairy Days” to reflect the slow decrease in local strawberry farming and the growing influence of dairy business in the area. Community “old-timers,” such as Duane Stowe, recall that there was once a local strawberry processing plant, now long gone. Duane owns the second oldest business in Burlington, Stowe’s Shoes & Clothing, which was opened in 1940. Roger’s parents, Walter and Irene Hulbush, founded the oldest business in Burlington, Hulbush Funeral Home in 1927. After 30 years, Roger took over in 1957 and ran it until he sold it to an employee in 2003. Roger’s ties to Burlington are deep. He recalls a time when the town had only one “billy-clubbed” police officer, Tony Hanstead. He also has many memories of the Grand Parade, including local firefighters dressed up like clowns while lining up participants and driving with the parade lineup in a convertible car in about 1970.

History

the shortcakes. The Burlington-Edison High School cheerleading squad sells the shortcakes to raise money for its cheer clinics and custom made uniforms. The cheerleaders sell the shortcakes for $3 each. Strawberry shortcakes will be sold at corresponding events throughout the festival Thursday through Sunday. See the calendar of events for times and locations. The shortcake booth will be located at the Burlington Visitor Center at 520 E. Fairhaven Avenue for all three days of the event. New this year is the Burlington BBQ Battle, an amateur barbecue competition, also held at 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 19. Please contact Burlington Chamber of Commerce event coordinator Lisa Dynes at lisa@burlington-chamber.com for more information. Three years ago saw a successful transition of the Festival in the Park to Railroad Park.

This year the berry supplier will be Northwest Wild Foods for the famous strawberry shortcakes. Founded by Rick LaMonte over 50 years ago, Northwest Wild Foods is a small, family-owned company in Burlington that is dedicated to finding and presenting the rare and natural wild flavors of the region. Haggen will return to donate

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Schedule of Events

Friday, June 17

Shortcake at Visitor Center: 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Salmon BBQ, Music (Troy Fair Band) and Fireworks: Skagit River Park, 5 p.m. - Dusk Shortcake at Skagit River Park: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 18 Road Runs: 5k, 10K, 8:30 a.m. Half marathon: 9 a.m. Junk in Your Trunk Sale: 900 E. Fairhaven Ave. (Burlington Parks Department), 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Shortcake at Visitor Center: 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fred Meyer Grand Parade: Fairhaven Avenue: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Regence BlueShield Festival in the Park: 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. (Live Music, Kid Zone, Magic Shows, Food, Vendors and More!), 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Kiwanis Salmon BBQ at Maiben Park: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Berry Dairy Days night at Skagit Speedway: Big Rigs Racing, 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 19 Berry Cool Car Show: Fairhaven Avenue, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Shortcake at Visitor Center: 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Burlington BBQ Battle: Amateur BBQ Competition - 520 E. Fairhaven Ave., noon – 4 p.m.

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he Fred Stump Memorial Salmon Barbecue is one of the BurlingtonEdison Kiwanis Club’s biggest annual fundraisers. The money raised goes to support the Kiwanis Club’s charitable contributions including between $11,000 and $13,000 worth of scholarships to Burlington-Edison High School ($13,000 was awarded in 2015), funding the Key Club (the high school chapter of Kiwanis) and various local senior and children’s charities and programs. About 1,300 to 1,500 pounds of salmon are served every year over the two-day event. The meal includes charbroiled salmon with secret sauce, baked potato with sour cream and butter on the side, coleslaw, dinner roll, beverage and an orange/white Dixie cup ice cream. According to longtime Burlington resident, Roger Hulbush, the secret sauce was invented in 1957 by his dad Walter. His dad made the sauce for years then passed

duties on to Roger. Roger eventually asked his trusted cleaning lady to take over the sauce making only to find out that she left out a key ingredient for years.

To-go meals are made for business owners who want to feed their employees and support the cause; orders are delivered to businesses on Saturday. Most years more than 150 meals The cost of the meal is $12 for adults and $8 are ordered! To purchase to-go meals please call Les Tokarchuk at (360) 391-3721; orders for kids under 12. will be taken up until 5 p.m. on Thursday, There are three ways to enjoy the delicious June 16. salmon barbecue fundraiser: The Maiben Park barbecue will be Saturday, June 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Kiwanis Club built the Maiben Park barbecue pit in the mid 1960s, especially for this event. The Friday night barbecue is at the Skagit River Park soccer fields from 5 to 9 p.m. (or until sold out), to coincide with the live music and fireworks show. The Kiwanis Club built the barbecue pit at the Skagit River Park soccer fields in 2010 but began the Friday night barbecue in 2003.

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Event History

he Burlington-Edison Kiwanis Club was founded on December 13, 1948 by Steve Johns and the club’s first president was Clarence Judy. The Kiwanis mission is to serve the children of the world one child, one family and one community at a time. The local chapter has always taken its mission seriously. The salmon barbecue was started by Kiwanis Club members in 1949 to raise money for the construction of a local community center, making this the 67th annual event! Raised in the Puyallup Valley, Fred Stump and his wife, Betty, moved to Burlington in the early 1960s for a partnership in the Skagit Animal Clinic. Fred joined Kiwanis at that time and became an enthusiastic promoter and participant of the salmon barbecue; many years he would sell over 200 tickets. Says his widow, Betty Stump, “Fred had a way with people…you didn’t say no to Fred.” The fundraiser was renamed the Fred Stump Memorial Barbecue after he passed away in May 1992. Betty still lives in Burlington and has many happy memories from attending the Berry Dairy Days Festival.

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Fred Meyer

Grand Parade

romoting community spirit and participation, the 79th annual Berry Dairy Days Fred Meyer Grand Parade is one of the weekend’s highlights. Following tradition, the 2016 Grand Parade will run along Fairhaven Avenue, between Walnut and Skagit streets in downtown Burlington. The parade is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. Post-race awards and announcements are scheduled on Railroad Park’s entertainment stage at 1 p.m., followed by the Regence BlueShield Festival in the Park. Railroad Park is located at 520 E. Fairhaven Avenue, between Oak and Cherry streets. The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Oscar Lagerlund as the parade’s 2016 Grand Marshal. Oscar Lagerlund is one of two Citizens At-Large on the city of Burlington’s Historical Preservation Board; his term will expire on Dec. 31, 2016. The board was formed in 2010. Oscar is president of Burlington’s Lagerwood Farms and his family was honored as the Pioneer Family of the Year in 2014.

79th Annual Berry Dairy Days Grand Parade Grand Marshal Named

he Burlington Chamber of Commerce is pleased and honored to announce Roger Hulbush as the 79th Annual Berry Dairy Days Grand Marshal. Mr. Hulbush is a lifelong resident of Burlington, graduating with the class of 1952 at Burlington-Edison High School. Roger is also a long-time member of the Burlington Rotary Club.

Roger has longtime ties to Berry Dairy Days. In 1965, when he was President of Roger Hulbush, 2016 Grand Marshal the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, it was determined that the town’s signature festival, established in 1937, needed to encompass the dairy industry as well. It was decided the Burlington Chamber of Commerce would take Longtime organizer, the Burlington Chamber the reins of the festival and the Strawberry of Commerce, and sponsor, Fred Meyer, will Festival then became Berry Dairy Days. be continuing their roles. Burlington-Edison High School clubs traditionally participate In 1927, Roger’s parents, Walter and heavily in the parade and will provide many Irene Hulbush, founded the oldest business in types of performers among the floats. Burlington, Hulbush Funeral Home. Roger SHOES & CLOTHING took over in 1957 and operated it until his In good weather, thousands of spectators retirement in 2003. Berry Dairy Days come out to see the 70 to 80 entries and performances. You are likely to see marching bands, drill and dance teams, 4-H clubs, antique John Deere tractors, local gymnasts, dancers and musicians; along with representatives from many local businesses, organizations and civic groups. Judges will award trophies for first-second-and third-place parade winners.

Roger’s ties to Burlington are deep. He recalls a time when the town had only one “billy-clubbed” police officer, Tony Hanstead. He also has many memories of the Grand Parade including local firefighters dressed up like clowns and driving with the parade lineup in a convertible car.

For more information about the parade please call the Burlington Chamber of Commerce at (360) 757-0994.

We thank you, Roger, for all you have contributed to Burlington.

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Runs

he Berry Dairy Days Runs draw approximately 500 participants from all around the region including local running enthusiasts and experienced marathoners. There is a run for participants at all levels! The races have been certified since 2008, which has created an even bigger draw among serious runners. This is a great venue that showcases scenic yet flat and fast courses. On Saturday, June 18, race check-in and same-day registration will begin at 6:30 a.m., early start is at 7:30 a.m.; the official start times are 8:30 a.m. for the Half Marathon and 9 a.m. for the 10K and 5K. The registration booth and the start line are both on the corner of Oak Street and Fairhaven Avenue in Railroad Park/Regional Byway Center.

5K - Beginning runners should try this 5K run as it is flat, friendly and affordable: The familiar two mile “out and back” route was changed to a 5K event two years ago with enthusiastic support of the runners. Runners get to enjoy a portion of the scenic Skagit River dike venue but finish in the fanfare curbed streets of Fairhaven while parade viewers are securing curbside parade route seats.

battleground for many epic contests with familiar county names such as Jeff Scott, Bill Krieger, Jim Finch, Bob Davis, Brad Adams, Kendal Townsend, Keefer Whan, Clay Wing, Gary Ash; plus numerous local high school alumni who return to test their fitness on the course.

Half Marathon – Our half marathon course is ideal for anyone who aspires to run a half marathon: The popular USATF certified half marathon was added three years ago and runs flat along the scenic Skagit River dike with the cooperative assistance of dike district volunteers (John Burt). All half marathon finishers receive a medal in recognition of their accomplishment. The course has been voted by participants as the most scenic half marathon in the area. Race organizers are thankful for great cooperation from the dike district in the half marathon event effort, the chamber/ city members and the Burlington Parks and Recreation group for their supportive roles in helping showcase the unique pride offered by the city of Burlington.

History

riginally founded by local resident and business owner, Duane Stowe, the Berry Dairy Days Runs have been going strong since the late 1970s. Duane’s original vision was to support the Burlington-Edison track team as his kids were high school track runners at that time. Today, race fees go to support local track and cross- country teams who assist in course marshalling and management of the race. The participating schools have brought a lot of pride to the community. As Duane’s kids grew up and he became more involved in other festival events, the Burlington Parks and Recreation department took over the race in 1997. The Burlington Parks and Recreation department ran the race through 2010 but decided to place its focus on the large Friday evening soccer tournament and fireworks presentation, handing over the reins to local, well-respected running enthusiasts, Chris Whan and Kevin Ryan in 2011. Over the years, the running routes have changed multiple times. The original runs were four and seven miles long along Pulver Road. Next, the runs changed to “out and back” on Anacortes Street before settling into their current forms.

Rich and Tami Sakuma return this year as the official sponsor. They will provide finish line berries and support from their market 10K - Intermediate and advanced runners stand “From the Farm.” There will also be can achieve a fast time on the flat 10K course: immediate access to various food vendors. “Runner’s Specials” will be available after the For more information, including course The 10K is a USATF certified 10K run; it race at the Train Wreck Bar & Grill next to the maps or to print a registration form, please goes out and back along Fairhaven Avenue to start line (bring your race number). visit www.berrydairyruns.com. Official Gardner Road. This route has been consistent race times are recorded and posted on for more than a decade and has been the www.berrydairyruns.com. Visit www. berrydairyruns.com/photos_from_course to see pictures of the half marathon course.

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ur annual community festival is a crowd pleaser. With live entertainment, over a dozen local food vendors, more than 35 craft and commercial vendors plus kids’ activities and more, there is truly something for everyone. The Regence BlueShield Festival in the Park will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, in Railroad Park, where it was moved three years ago. Railroad Park is home to the Visitor Information Center and Chamber of Commerce; a beautiful replica of Burlington’s rail station from the early 1900s. The address is 520 E. Fairhaven Avenue, between Oak and Cherry streets.

Park once and enjoy three great activities: The Fred Meyer Grand Parade on Fairhaven Avenue at 11 a.m., the parade award ceremony in Railroad Park at 1p.m.; then stay for the rest of Four groups are scheduled to perform live on the food and festivities at the Festival in the Park. the park’s entertainment stage. Bring the kids and enjoy many free children’s activities in the KidZone, sponsored by Skagit Bank. Look for the digging for potatoes contest and other games plus stickers, the kids’ fun fire engine and much more.

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egence BlueShield has been serving Washingtonians for nearly a century by providing members with quality health 1 p.m.: The Olson Bros. Band, a country care products and services. More than a health and rock group based out of Olympia. insurance company, Regence prides itself in being an innovative partner as companies look 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.: Local magician Brian During the festival the cheerleaders will be to provide benefits to support the health and selling shortcakes in their strawberry shortcake Ledbetter. well-being of their employees. booth at the Burlington Visitor Center while 3 p.m.: Knut Bell and the Blue Collars, a the Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue will be held at Honky-Tonk Americana band based out Maiben Park, per tradition since the 1960s. of Mount Vernon.

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Night at Skagit Speedway “Where Families Come to Have Fun!”

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ome on out to the Skagit Speedway on Saturday, June 18, at 7 p.m. for great family fun! Experience dirt track racing as the 600-plus horsepower Sportsman Sprint Cars and Outlaw Tuners race in the Dwayne Lane Auto Family Racing Series and Big Rig Show! Skagit Speedway welcomes back the Rolling Thunder Big Rigs! See the 1,000-plus horsepower full-size trucks as they battle it out on the famous clay oval for Big Rig bragging rights!

Skagit Speedway is nationally recognized as one of the top tracks in the country. The first event was held in 1954, with countless exciting races and records set by the best racers in the country in the decades since. There is a family-friendly non-smoking section, ice cold beer garden, excellent food and souvenir booths, clean restrooms located at each end of the grandstand and free parking in a lit 20-acre lot. Don’t forget glasses and ear protection for your little ones!

This year the Burlington Chamber of Commerce will be selling strawberry Sprint cars are high-powered race cars shortcakes during the 45th annual Jim Raper designed to reach speeds of over 120 miles Memorial Dirt Cup, June 23 - 25. per hour on an oval dirt track. This is what makes Skagit Speedway’s 3/10-mile oval an optimal venue to experience sprint car racing! With one of the highest power-to-weight ratios in motorsports, sprint car racing is something you have to see to believe. Also racing on Saturday night, Outlaw Tuner cars are four-cylinder import cars popular among the younger crowd and a great beginner class for racers on a budget. Tuners are essentially the modern version of street car races.

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open at 5:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies at 7 p.m. Races start after the opening ceremonies.

Price: Adults $16, juniors and seniors $10, children 6 & under FREE. Family 6 pack: 2 adults & 4 kids for $45. For more information visit www. skagitspeedway.com or call (360) 724-3567.

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Berry Cool Car Show handpicked the day of the show for their love and knowledge of cars. Special categories are Best Stock ‘59 and Older, Best Stock ‘60 and Newer, Best Truck ‘72 and Older, Best Truck ‘73 and Newer, Best Muscle Car, Best Modified, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Engine Compartment, Best Street Rod, Best Corvette and the big prize: Kahuna Best in Show. In all, 39 trophies are awarded.

on’t miss the 2016 Berry Cool Car Show. You will love the festive 1950s and 1960s tunes and wide array of beautiful classics, muscle cars and everything in between. The 15th annual Berry Cool Car Show will be held on Father’s Day: Sunday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Fairhaven Avenue. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and costs $15. Each year 130 to 200 car owners take part in the show with participants and spectators coming from all over the region including British Columbia and all across Western Washington. About 135 cars were on display in 2015. Dash plaques are provided to the first 175 cars.

2014 after 41 years of service. He has been attending the Berry Dairy Days Car Show since its opening year and is friends with both Garnor Bensen and Les Tokarchuk, founders of the original car shows. Says Reed, “Garnor has been a great mentor…he has helped me out a lot.” He and his wife, Donna, are car enthusiasts and own a white and red 1964 Ford Fairlane, two-door hardtop and a 1939 Mercury two-door sedan. Said Harlow with a laugh, “the 2015 show went really quick… it was a great experience. There were some nice, nice cars from Skagit and surrounding counties and we are hoping that this year’s show will be even bigger and better.”

The 2016 event marks the second year organizing for 30-year North Cascade Street Rod Association (NCSRA) member and past president, Reed Harlow. Born and raised in Anacortes, Reed has lived in Skagit County his whole life; he now lives in Burlington. Reed retired from Cascade Natural Gas in October

Firsts, second and third place trophies are awarded to each class, voted on by all show participants. Show classes are ‘29 and Older, Best ‘70s and Newer, Best Truck, Best ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s and Best Oddball.

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Special trophies are awarded by local judges,

The event is free to peruse but is organized and financially supported by the NCSRA. Raffle tickets purchased at the show along with prizes donated by local sponsors also contribute to the show’s success. The money raised pays for two students’ tuition and books at Skagit Valley College’s Auto Technology Program (two year program). With 50 members, the NCSRA has been active since 1976 and the club aims to keep it going by supporting the next generation of car enthusiasts and mechanics.

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Happening alongside the car show, the Burlington-Edison High School cheerleaders will be selling strawberry shortcakes from their shortcake booth at the Burlington Visitor Center at 520 E. Fairhaven Avenue. New this year is the Burlington BBQ Battle, an amateur barbecue competition also held at 520 E. Fairhaven Avenue from noon to 4 p.m. Local merchants on Fairhaven Avenue sponsor the show, staying open especially for the event and donating funding for the trophies. Since the show’s start and returning for another year as the number one sponsor is Pat Rimmer’s Les Schwab Tire Centers of Burlington-Sedro-Woolley, located on Burlington Boulevard. Other returning sponsors are the Train Wreck Bar & Grill, Billy’s Café (formerly the Blueberry Café), Café Burlington, and Stowe’s Shoes & Clothing, the latter three being original sponsors. Hottie Tottie Deli joins the list of sponsors this year. “The businesses appreciate the car show being in front of their stores; it’s a full house all day for them,” said Reed. Award sponsors are Skagit Bank, Cedardale Upholstery, JR’s RV Repair, Ken’s Radiator,

Skagit Transmission, Budget Towing, Twin City Lanes, Valley Auto Machine, All Valley Auto Glass, Specialty Plating, Corvette Alley, Train Wreck Bar & Grill, Larry’s Auto & Truck Parts, Karl’s Paint, Farmer’s Insurance of Burlington, Avon Body Shop, Fab-Tech Inc. & Trailers of Burlington, Doyle Guffies Auto & Truck Sales, Scholten’s Equipment, Glow Cleaners, Wallace & Associates Insurance, Seaside Autobody and Wycoff Insurance of Mount Vernon.

of Berry Dairy Days. The show celebrates the history of the automobile, draws car lovers from all over the region and creates a special regional event within the festival. Americans have long celebrated their love and the history of the automobile by attending car shows throughout the country. Whether you’re a true car enthusiast, have an interest in America’s car history or you’re coming along for dad, you won’t be disappointed.

Event History The Berry Cool Car Show was born out of two car events, started separately by local friends Garnor Bensen, former president of the Skagit Old Car Club and Les Tokarchuk, then president of the NCSRA. Les started the “Hamburgers and Hot Rods” show at the local Burger King about 1998 and Garnor started the car show in the old Canton restaurant parking lot about 1994. In 2001, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce asked the organizers to merge the shows and the Berry Cool Car Show was created for the Sunday

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