Cashmere kicks off it's biggest annual event Friday with the 2-day Founder's Day celebration.  The fun starts with a free community barbecue, kids face painting and karaoke at 5pm Friday in downtown Cashmere. Saturday's events include a street fair, car show, live entertainment, another free barbecue and a new addition this year-- helicopter rides!  The signature events, the famous ping pong ball drop for kids is at 5pm and the Founder's Day Parade goes off at 7pm  The complete schedule is posted at CashmereChamber.org

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