12th Annual Sugarbeet Festival set for September 23 and 24

Colorful posters announcing the schedule of events for the upcoming Sugarbeet Festival are popping up around the area. The 12th edition of the annual community event is set for Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24th. This year's theme highlights the railroad industry and its historical and continued impact on Chinook and the surrounding area. There will be a number of new events around the railroad theme and returning activities and contests that have become favorites over the years. Most events are in and around downtown Chinook during the weekend of the festival.

Railroads, the In...