The Winlock Egg Days festival will begin June 19 and last until June 22.
The Egg Days festival first began on Aug. 13, 1921, when a road between Winlock and Cowlitz Corner was completed.
A big celebration was held commemorating the event, and the name "Winlock Poultry and Egg Day" was decided. There were about 1,000 people present at the celebration, and Otis Roundtree was the general chairman. After the celebration, it was decided to make it an annual event.
This year’s grand marshal is Carol A. Wallin. Born in Winlock on Aug. 24, 1949, Carol graduated from Winlock High School in 1957 and became the Queen of Egg Day in 1967. With no intention to move from the place her roots run deep, Carol has been involved in many Winlock groups and organizations over the years, always promoting positive thinking and laughter.
“Volunteering anywhere is a boost to your self esteem and your outlook on life!” Carol said.
This year’s annual coronation of the Egg Day Queen will take place at 7 p.m. on June 19. The coronation will be held at the Community Center, located at 607 NW Kerron Ave., Winlock. The Royal Court consists of Georgia Sayle, Eva Ming and Grace Tover.
The annual Egg Day Parade will be held on June 21, beginning at 199 E. Front St. Check-in for floats will begin at 8 a.m., with judging happening at 9:30 a.m. before the parade itself begins at 11 a.m. The deadline for entering a float into the parade is June 16. An entry form is available at shorturl.at/Josdy.
The Egg Day festival begins at 8 a.m., and features the Rock and Gem Society, Winlock Fire and Rescue, the Reptile Road Show with Garth Pithan, and the BaLunatic, all located at Winlock Miller Elementary School, 405 NW Benton Ave., Winlock.
Also on June 21, the Winlock Historical Museum, located at 400 NE First St., Winlock, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Club Tavern will open at 8 p.m.
On June 22, Bingo will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Olequa Sr. Center for the Egg Float Fundraiser.
For more information about the Winlock Egg Days and its events, a program can be found at shorturl.at/TUcb8 .
