Wheat Land Communities’ Fair

10/09/2026

A great opportunity to make a Thanksgiving Arrangement, spend time with others, and support a good cause!

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lr-ffa-alumni-design-and-sip

10/09/2026

What’s happening around Ritzville this October? Quite a bit, actually.

Different events. Different community groups. One pretty fun day in Ritzville!

Find the full details for each event on the Community Calendar:

www.ritzvillechamber.com/community

Have an event to add to the Community Calendar? Submit it at ritzvillechamber.com.

09/15/2026

Did you see the new sign? Thank you to the Schoesler family for etching the memory of Dorothy in our hearts.

09/14/2026

2026 Lifetime Service Award Recipient

Congratulations and thank you to Garrett Templin, recipient of the 2026 Lifetime Service Award. The Livestock Committee and Board of Directors recognize the selfless dedication Garrett has demonstrated to the livestock show and sale, serving as the Hog Superintendent prior to moving into his current role as the official Scalemaster, weighing animals upon check-in. We're glad to have you on board, Garrett!

09/13/2026

THANK YOU, 2026 JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE BUYERS!

The success of the 2026 Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Jr. Livestock Sale would not be possible without the incredible businesses, families, and individuals who stepped up to support our youth.

To every buyer and supporter who helped make this year's sale a success: THANK YOU! Your generosity and commitment to our youth and agriculture are deeply appreciated.

Watch for a full list of supporters in the upcoming Round-up publication.

09/10/2026

Another year, another fair in the books! Special thanks to our Fritz Coon's annual President's Award Winners retiring from the Horse Department Erika Hennings and Jullie Simmelink and retiring from the Baking Department Linda Erdman We have been so lucky to have them serve as superintendents with diligence, creativity, and grace. With deep gratitude, thank you!

09/08/2026

Junior Livestock Sale Invoices are available on the Showman app link below and will also be physically mailed. You may log in using your email (if on file) and pay by credit card or mail a check as noted on the invoice.

Please submit add-ons by September 15. This can be done through the Showman app or by mail to 1408 N Longmeier Rd Ritzville, WA 99169. The sale order/exhibitor list is available through the app or by request at [email protected]. Thank you to all who are part of our market show and sale!

questions: Lori Williams 509-650-7018

Showman app: https://showman.app/auctions/event/faeb25a0-98af-11f0-a0fa-0eb8c56ff0c3/buyer

09/07/2026

Congratulations to all our youth exhibitors on a job well done!

09/07/2026