Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
The celebration includes a parade, car show, games, fireworks, and much more.
TEKOA — Slippery Gulch Days returns to town for 2021 after a year off because of COVID-19.
The theme is "Tekoa's Roots."
"I'm very glad we're going to have it back this year. I am so happy we're able to get together as a community again," said Tekoa Mayor Troy Wilson. "I just want to see my neighbor's faces again."
The main events take place Friday and Saturday, highlighted by the parade. The route extends to allow more space between spectators.
There is an egg toss and kids' games at the Lower Park.
The adults' dance features the music of the Hankers and fireworks at 10 p.m.
Slippery Gulch Days started with the Hangman Creek Fishing Derby for kids up to age 12 earlier in the week.
The weekend begins with a free-throw competition on Friday from 4:30 p.m.to 6 p.m., followed by a chili cook-off at the community center.
Saturday's full-slate starts with the chamber breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the high school. The fun run starts at 8 a.m., and the car show goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The kiddie parade begins at 10:45 a.m. followed by the grand parade at 11 a.m. and the renowned Slippery Gulch egg toss up and down the arch of Crosby Street.
Bingo follows at the Empire Theater at 12:30 p.m.
Kids' games start at 1 p.m.
A tractor show is across from the Lower Park from noon to 5 p.m.
Other afternoon events include volleyball at the football field, a family matinee at 2:30 p.m. at Empire Theatre, and a softball game.
The night is highlighted by the adults' dance at the event center.
Fireworks are launched at the football field.
This year it follows special-gathering requirements from the Washington State Department of Health.
Garth Meyer is a former Whitman County Gazette reporter.
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