Sedro-Woolley Rodeo

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Andy Porter

The Sedro-Woolley Rodeo (part of the week long Loggerodeo Celebration) happens each year at the 4th of July.

For us locals here in Sedro-Woolley, this is our time to shine, we have a parade, chain saw carving and more cool stuff.

This year the rodeo was held on two days, July 3rd at 6pm and on the 4th at 2.

I opted for the evening show. The weather was perfect, and there was a huge crowd.

Behind the fences the riders get themselves ready.

Then they climb up on the platform.

There are a whole bunch of people around making sure it all goes well.

and then they’re off!

Sedro-Woolley Color Run

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Andy Porter

First Annual Sedro-Woolley Color Run!

I was asked to cover the event and had a blast!

At the end of the race a met a group who recently finished, near the old bowling alley… asked them to do a bit of posing, and well, you can see for yourself…

Skagit Valley Spring

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Andy Porter

Here are several images from the last week, roaming under Skagit Valley Skies…

July 4th Carnival

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Andy Porter

The 4th of July brings the carnival to town.

The bright colors pull me in!

I shot these images with a Canon 6D and a 14mm lens.

: Loggerrodeo Carnival

Christmas Parade

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Andy Porter

I live in a small town in the northwestern corner of Washington State.

The town, Sedro-Woolley, is located along the North Cascades Highway.

December brings the annual Christmas Parade.

People line the main street, a huge tree, set at the major intersection, is lit with Christmas lights and the parade starts.

It’s not a long parade, the local schools have bands that march or ride, there are firetrucks and a lot of fun.

Here are a few images from this years festivities.

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Sedro-Woolley Loggerodeo

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Andy Porter

Sedro-Woolley’s Loggerrodeo is held each year during the week around July 4th.

Sedro-Woolley staged it’s first 4th of July celebration in 1886, making it the oldest continuous celebration in the state, AND Sedro-Woolley is the chainsaw carving capital of Washington

The weeks festivities consist of more than a dozen events. Here are a few:

Loggerodeo Fireworks: Brilliant blasts of exploding color light up the black night sky in grand display this July 4th, starting at dusk at Riverfront Park. With its convenient location right next to the carnival, there is still time to visit the carnival after the fireworks show ends as it is open until midnight.

July 4th Carnival

Loggerrodeo Carnival

Chainsaw Carving. The contestants start with huge slabs of cedar and over several days transform them into unbelievable works of art. Many pieces, both large and small are also for sale.

Sedro-Woolley Chainsaw Carving

Sedro-Woolley Riding Club Rodeo And if all the above is not enough, The Sedro-Woolley Riding Club Rodeo is held each year over a two-day period. There are bucking broncos, barrel riding and Rodeo Queens! It is truly a spectacular event. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for Seniors, children and military members.

Loggerodeo

Fall at the Skagit Valley

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Andy Porter

Skagit Valley is in Northwestern Washington State, nestled between the North Cascades Range and the Pacific Ocean. This view is facing up valley.

Skagit Valley Fall Sunset

Barn Project

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Andy Porter

The generally dull, gray and wet winter months do not afford as many colorful photogenic opportunities as the other three seasons prompting me to come up with a new idea of what to capture.

Recently I had posted a few images of old barns and several people commented that they just loved them and wanted to see more and so the Barn Project was born.

A simple search turned up a Skagit County Heritage Barn web site, complete with images, descriptions and directions to each barn.

I am just getting started but here are a few images of Barns of Skagit County!

July 4th Fireworks and Carnival!

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Andy Porter

At Riverfron Park, Sedro-Woolley, Washington

Skagit County Sunsets

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Andy Porter

Skagit County is in the northwest corner of Washington State. Sunsets in the valley are magnificent, full of hue and texture. Expanses of sky, fields of flowers (and/or mud!), barns and tulips, its a great place to capture colors.