Silver Spur & American Flare at our County Fair

The Grant County Fair in John Day will be celebrating the longest running annual county fair in Oregon - 110 years!  Various businesses in the local communities have decorated in accordance with the theme entitled 'American Flare at our County Fair'.  The streets of Mt Vernon have summer flags that add color and patriotism on display for all to view as they travel through on Highway 26.  It fit right in for the Fair's theme this year......

A local restaurant in Mt. Vernon did a splendid job in the 'American Flare' decor.  Owned and operated by Jackie Osborne, the Silver Spur is a popular eating house for locals and tourists alike.  Jackie, with assist from a few friends, created the flag horse and sign advertising the Grant County Fair and Rodeo visible from the highway.  The forefront of the building greets customers with ample flowers and varied western motif emanating a hospitality welcome.

The patio in the rear of the building is set up for the summer season and offers ambiance with flowers and cozy country scenery.  Next time you visit Mt. Vernon, stop in at The Silver Spur to enjoy some of Jackie's fine cooking or gather with friends over a cup of coffee....

Until the next time we meet at The Turn-Up Patch, here is a great thought from John Wayne to leave you with.... "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life.  Comes into us at midnight very clean.  It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands.  It hopes we've learned something from yesterday."