The Newberg Farmeroo parade in downtown Newberg. A man pulls a float using a small tractor, crossing under a banner that reads “Welcome, Newbery Farmeroo.” A crowd lines either side of the street as other parade participants can be seen in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 9, 1953 (negative 10 of 12).

Donald Dahlke wears a Robin Hood costume while marching in the Farmeroo parade in Newberg. He holds a bow in one hand and is being followed by several adults also wearing Robin Hood style outfits. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 9, 1953 (negative 1 of 12).

An unidentified woman (rodeo queen?) riding a horse during the Newberg Farmeroo parade. She is holding her horse to the side as she displays a trophy in one hand. A blanket hangs from the saddle. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 9, 1953 (negative 4 of 12).

Women riding in a boat during the Newberg Farmeroo parade, on a downtown commercial street. The three women are wearing bathing suits and while riding in a boat on a trailer with “VFW Tualatin” on the side. A small sail on the boats features a crayfish, reading “Crawfish Festival, August 15th. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 9, 1953 (negative 9 of 12).

People riding horses in the Newberg Farmeroo parade, on a downtown commercial street. At the front of the group are two women on horseback, each holding a flag. Other riders and a tractor can be seen towards the back of the group, as a crowd lines either side of the street. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 9, 1953 (negative 6 of 12).