The 2024 Spring Valley Dam Days hosted a whole slate of events, including a community walk/run, vendor market on McKay Avenue, kids' activities, pedal tractor pull, flag retirement ceremony, grand …
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GALLERY: Dam Days celebrates close-knit community
It was a bright and sunny day, after torrential downpours in the morning, for the Spring Valley Dam Days Vendor Market on McKay Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
The Town Hall Express choo-choo train ride was a hit – with kids and apparently at least one adult – during Dam Days on Saturday, Sept. 21 in downtown Spring Valley.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
Pierce County Historical Association put together a display commemorating Crystal Cave for this year’s annual Dam Days celebration. Much of the memorabilia was donated by former cave employee and owner, Jeannie Place Cunningham.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
Pierce County Historical Association volunteer Julie Huebel speaks with visitors to the Spring Valley Community Center during Dam Days, where displays featured Crystal Cave and the Great Flood of 1942.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
Dam Days co-Grand Marshal Blaze Cunningham, and former owner of Crystal Cave, speaks with a visitor to the Pierce County Historical Association’s history display in the Spring Valley Community Center Sept. 21.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
Spring Valley Lions Club members worked hard at the old Ford Garage during Dam Days to cook and serve their “world-famous” burgers, complete with cheese and smoky fried onions.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
Spring Valley Lions Club members worked hard at the old Ford Garage during Dam Days to cook and serve their “world-famous” burgers, complete with cheese and smoky fried onions.
Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal
Scout Pack 145 (from Spring Valley/Elmwood) members (from left) Jasper Proue, Charlie Proue and August Meyer sold lemonade during Spring Valley Dam Days on Saturday, Sept. 21. The pack is always welcoming new members and is under the leadership of Scoutmaster Jacob Proue. To learn more or sign up, visit pack9145.com
The 2024 Spring Valley Dam Days hosted a whole slate of events, including a community walk/run, vendor market on McKay Avenue, kids' activities, pedal tractor pull, flag retirement ceremony, grand parade, food trucks, fireworks and a Crystal Cave tour guide reunion and historical display.
Keywords
Spring Valley,
Wisconsin,
2024 Dam Days,
Crystal Cave
