UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The community of Upper Lake is in the midst of preparing for its late spring Wild West Day celebration.

The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, on Upper Lake's historic Main Street.

The Northshore Fire Protection District, Upper Lake Community Council and Northshore Business Association are sponsoring the event, which they say will be filled with family fun.

The day will include a pancake breakfast, parade, costume contest, children's carnival, street faire, tri-tip barbecue, Western skits by The Blue Canyon Gang, strawberry ice cream, live music and more.

For more general information about the event, contact Debbie, 707-275-2000; for vendor information, contact Byron, 707-275-9515; or for details on the morning parade, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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