8th Annual Ground 'Hog' Sausage Fest Saturday

DAYTON – Blue Mountain Heritage Society’s annual Ground “Hog” Sausage Fest to benefit community historical projects such as the Palus Museum, the Smith Hollow School and Columbia County History Books take place this Saturday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Youth Building at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.

A buffet-style dinner will be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Suggested donations for tickets are $12.50 per person or $35 per family. Tickets are available at Village Shoppes, from BMHS board members, or at the door. Bratwurst and McQuary’s sausage will be served with salad, vegetables, rolls and pies.

Pioneer Chas W. Phillips, as portrayed by his grandson Dick Phillips, will entertain guests with stories of his life and times as an early Walla Walla Valley settler.