SPOKANE, Wash. – Local vendors, like Al’s Bakery, are facing economic challenges as they participate in end-of-summer events such as Pig Out in the Park.
For Al’s Bakery, these events, along with the Spokane County Fair, are crucial for their annual profits. The husband-and-wife team behind the bakery emphasize the importance of attending.
Aaron Porter, co-owner of Al’s Bakery, described the difficulties they face. “There are barriers when it comes to coming here. I work full time. This isn’t my main job, but this is what my wife does,” Porter said…