Okanogan Days 2026 on June 6, 2026. Photo by Julia Babkina
Okanogan Days, held the first Saturday in June, celebrates the end of spring and the beginning of summer. Below are a few highlights.
Photos by Julia Babkina
Ted Reinbold, an attorney and Treasurer of the Okanogan Chamber of Commerce, reads the Declaration of Independence during Okanogan Days on June 6, 2026.Okanogan Mayor Wayne L. Turner speaks at the podium during Okanogan Days on June 6, 2026. Undersheriff Mike Worden (right) and Michael Blake (left), member of the county Republican Party executive committee. Sheriff’s Deputy Gisberth Gonzalez stands in front of his campaign booth at Okanogan Day street fair on June 6, 2026.Sheriff Jodie Barcus, fifth from right, stands with supporters at Okanogan Day street fair June 6, 2026. County Commissioner Jon Neal, who is running for reelection, stands in front of the county Republican booth at Okanogan Days street fair on June 6, 2026.Samaritan Riders pose in front of a bike donated to raise money for charity. This year, it’s for Maezie, a girl from Chelan with complicated medical issues. For more information, visit Samaritanriders.org Helen Harn of DEH Woods stands behind a quote from Ronald Reagan.A relic Chevy pick up in front of Sheriff Jodie Barcus’ campaign booth.Attendees wait in line for face painting as storm clouds move in. Drizzle fell toward the end of the event.Attendees watch the Okanogan Days parade on June 6, 2026.Attendees take over the street following the last parade car.Shoppers look at wares while a photograph of Frank Matsura, who walked the streets of Okanogan at the turn of the 20th century, hangs in the background.A dog shows its support in the sheriff’s race.
