A new event is being planned for the fairgrounds this year. The Farm to Fiber Festival will be an annual event bringing fiber enthusiasts, youth and fiber animal breeders together for education, demonstrations, sales and competitions.

They are looking for interested persons who would like to help coordinate this event or donate their time during the event. Anyone interested in participating as volunteers, educators, committee members or demonstrators should contact Lori Cagle (lrcagle@gmail.com) or Sue Zabel at the Jabber Shack in Cathlamet (360-904-6065) TheJabberShack@gmail.com.

The festival is set to take place at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds from September 9-12.