Spokane Fair’s Wild Births and Crashes | Spokane News

In 1976, the Spokane Interstate Fair’s “animal maternity ward” became an unexpected highlight when a 15-year-old’s heifer gave birth a day early—much to officials’ surprise but not to the calf’s or mom’s detriment. Meanwhile, a pregnant sow was poised to wow the crowd, as the fair’s manager saw the exhibit as a powerful connection to life’s wonders. Fast forward to 1926, and the horse track delivered chaos: three sulkies collided in a race, trapping driver Dudley White under a horse—but miraculously, he walked away with just scrapes. From miraculous births to wild crashes, the fair’s history is packed with unforgettable, chaotic moments that remind us life—and sometimes laughter—can strike at any time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3ead29ec29dbfdb