NEAH BAY — Canoes races, a salmon bake and a street fair are among the pleasures offered during the final day of Makah Days today.
The annual celebration of Makah heritage in Neah Bay — which is at the western end of state Highway 112 — ends today after beginning Friday.
The street fair will open at 9 a.m. on Bay View Avenue.
At 10 a.m., the men’s and women’s canoe races will start. Races are held near the Makah Tribal Senior Center, 341 Bayview Ave.
A salmon bake is planned at noon near the senior center on Bay View Avenue.
Youth sports, fun races and games for youths in fifth grade and younger also will begin then.
At 1 p.m., tournament finals for softball and slahal, a traditional bone game, will begin.
At that time also are scheduled book readings in the Makah Museum.
Book readings
During the readings, Dawn Lawrence, author of Joseph and the Tamanawis Spirit, will read her tale of an epic battle involving culture, and children’s author Melissa Peterson-Renault will present her story Raven, Crow and the Hair Seal.
There is no admission for Makah Days events.
A $10 use permit is required for other activities, such as hiking, camping, fishing or visiting Cape Flattery, Shi Shi or other trails and beaches.
Permits can be obtained at Washburn’s General Store on Bay View Avenue.
For more information, visit www.makah.com/makahdays.html.
