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Innovia Foundation Celebrates Community at Kamiah Barbecue Days

August 15, 2024

(Spokane, WA) – Kamiah Barbecue Days has been a time-honored tradition for nearly  90 years, where local artists, vendors and community members celebrate the end of  summer. Beginning as a one-day event, the celebration has become a Labor Day  weekend staple, and this year, Barbecue Days will expand into a week-long celebration,  featuring 12 attractions, all free of charge. 

This year, in recognition of its 50th Anniversary theme of “Celebrating Community,”  Innovia Foundation is investing in free and low-cost events and opportunities that bring  people together. As part of this investment, Innovia Foundation is proud to sponsor  Kamiah Barbecue Days and provide free admission to the family-friendly attractions. 

The celebration on August 29 to September 2 will feature games, rides and activities  hosted by local youth organizations, and an afternoon rodeo on Saturday, August 31. As a result of Innovia’s sponsorship, the Adventure Zone at Wa-A’Yas Community  Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day of Barbecue Days. For the full event  line-up, visit goinnovia.org/kamiahbbqdays

“Thanks to Innovia Foundation’s generous grant, the Kamiah Chamber of Commerce  and the Upper Clearwater Community Foundation are pleased to announce an exciting  free-admission event for youth during our 88th Annual Kamiah Barbecue Days,” says  Taffee Schaak, Kamiah Chamber of Commerce Coordinator. “Together, we’re making a  positive impact on young lives!” 

Kamiah Barbecue Days began in 1936 when a group of community-minded merchants  held a free barbecue to thank local residents for their patronage. For nearly a century,  the Kamiah Chamber of Commerce has kept this beloved tradition alive. From watching  the grand parade with floats featuring proud Kamiah High School alumni, to viewing artwork and quilts by local artists, to partaking in local street cuisine, Kamiah Barbecue Days are always centered around community, family and friends.

As the community foundation for Eastern Washington and North Idaho, Innovia actively  seeks opportunities to enrich communities by promoting vibrant and accessible  experiences in arts and culture. 

“We are proud to provide free admission to such a beloved Kamiah tradition,” says  Shelly O’Quinn, CEO of Innovia Foundation. “We look forward to joining the community  for a Labor Day celebration that underscores the history and vibrancy of this region.” 

Innovia Foundation’s investment in Kamiah Barbecue Days is part of a series of events  and activities Innovia is gifting to communities across Eastern Washington and North  Idaho in celebration of the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary in 2024. More information  about these events can be found at innovia.org/fifty.  

Celebrating Community in 2024 

Together with media partner NonStop Local KHQ, Innovia is Celebrating Community, a  year-long, region-wide celebration of the volunteers, citizens and organizations that  have faithfully served the needs of communities for 50 years in Eastern Washington and  North Idaho. Each month, Innovia will gift the region with free, inclusive, family-friendly  activities and experiences to commemorate the Foundation’s past, present and future of  bringing people together to transform lives and communities. Event details will be  released at the beginning of each month throughout 2024. 

50th Anniversary Calendar of Events 

In addition to Innovia-sponsored community events, the Foundation has launched an  online calendar where individuals and organizations can submit information about  celebrations and activities in their community. The calendar is open to any events within  the Foundation’s region that are free or low-cost, family-friendly and have a broad  community appeal. Calendar entries can be submitted at innovia.org/fifty. 

Photo Drawing 

Community members who attend Innovia-sponsored community events this year are  invited to submit their photos from the event for a chance to win a photo drawing.  Winners will be selected in March, June, September and December to receive a $250  grant to a nonprofit of their choice. Entries can be submitted by posting photos on  Instagram with the hashtag #innoviacelebratescommunity or by submitting through an  online form. Full drawing details and rules, including the online submission form, can be  found at innovia.org/fifty. 

About Innovia Foundation  

As the community foundation for Eastern Washington and North Idaho, we partner with  people who want to improve their communities and make the world better. We work  together to identify and respond to our region’s greatest opportunities, help those in  need, and leave a lasting impact. Our mission is to ignite generosity that transforms  lives and communities. We envision vibrant and sustainable communities where every  person has the opportunity to thrive. Each year, Innovia Foundation invests $10 million  into our communities through grants and scholarships.

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