St. John, Colton kick off spring fair season

The St. John Stock Show and Community Fair continues Thursday, with the festival’s name plate event, the stockshow, opening at noon.

Raisers of sheep, cattle and hogs will bring their beasts, many of which will be sold at next week’s Spokane stock show.

The Cook Shack starts slinging its trademark burgers and dogs at 11 a.m. The Cook Shack will continue to serve up St. John’s finest fare throughout the weekend.

Cupcake artists, green thumbs, seamsters and photographers can bring their entries from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday.

Judging begins at 1 p.m., and special cash awards will be given to...