Editor's note: Pick up a copy of Thursday's edition of The Chronicle for a full guide to the Southwest Washington Fair. The fair runs Aug. 15-20.
Because craft books and the internet are stocked full of bee-themed craft patterns, exhibitors are digging this year’s theme, said home arts department assistant superintendent Jessie Erickson.
“It’s a concrete concept,” Erickson said. “And people like it anyway. Bees and honey and everything are super popular right now.”
This year’s theme is “Bee Friendly! Bee at the Fair!”
The Lewis County Beekeepers Association will have a “find the queen” display inside the floral building during this year’s fair, which is set for Aug. 15-20.
The gates open on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The fairgrounds close each night at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Last year’s theme was “Neon Lights and Country Nights,” and Erickson said it was more difficult for crafters because the concept was mostly abstract.
Attendees can learn about the benefits of pollinators from the bee association.
The association will also host honey tastings all day on Saturday and Sunday.
Learn more about the fair at https://southwestwashingtonfair.org/.
