Richmond City

Black & White Days

The very first Holstein show in Richmond was held in 1912. Local dairymen drove their best Holsteins into the old LDS tithing yard (where Harris Dairyland is now located). Judges rode through the herds and picked out the best cattle.

A short break in 1913-14 was due to a national emergency caused by hoof-and-mouth disease when nearly ALL livestock shows and auctions were closed in the efforts to prevent the spread of the disease and to eradicate it from herds. By 1915, though, the disease had been stopped (through vaccination and the destruction of infected animals and herds) and the show resumed. Since then, the show has continued uninterrupted.

As the cattle show and sale continued to grow, other events were added to the celebration. Carnival rides, food vendors, footraces, and a parade were incorporated. The Saturday evening horse pull now caps the week-long event.

95th Annual Black & White Days 2010

A BIG thanks to all who helped make this year's celebration a huge success! Attendance was up at nearly every venue, and fun times were had by all. Even the brief rainfall at Friday night's activities in the park didn't dampen spirits (and clothes!) for long.

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!

Black & White Royalty

Announcing the Black & White Days Royalty (l-r): Princess: Natasha Harvey, Hyde Park; Hadlee Ezola, Trenton; Queen: Samantha Arehart, Lewiston; and First Attendant: Kenzie Spackman, Richmond.

2010 Dairy Princess Pageant

Introducing our royal court, l-r: Lachrisha Tribe, 2nd attendant; Kelbie Hamby, Queen; and Amber Coburn, 1st attendant (photo courtesy of Tate Smith). Congratulations!!

These young women represent Richmond City throughout the year by attending various celebrations around the valley. They maintain our 'official' city float as well.