Bidders wanted for fair's Wampum Auction

The annual Wampum auction to benefit the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair (WLCF) is scheduled Saturday and is expected to be the highlight of the weekend in Ritzville. The family-friendly event provides an opportunity for community members to gather together and spend a night supporting the local fair by bidding on auction items and enjoying a catered meal.

The doors open with social hour at 6 p.m. in the Knuth Building at the fairgrounds, followed by a meal catered by the Lind-Ritzville FFA Alumni at 6:30 p.m. The traditional barbecue meal includes a menu of chicken, pork, beef, roasted red potat...