Planter's Days 1970 was the last year that the Woodland Fire Department managed the celebration, having conducted the affair 1932-1970. In 1971, a committee was formed to sponsor Planter's Days and, along with the Fire Department, others involved were the VFW, Grange, Lions and the JCs. The golden anniversary of Planter's Days was noted in 1972. The celebration included a formal coronation and queen ball, with 15 past queens present. Since 1982, the Planter's Days committee has been made up of area citizens and not sponsored by any one organization.
Funding is primarily by ticket sales.
This year will be the 75th anniversary of Planter's Days. Another formal coronation and queens ball are set for Friday, June 20 in the high school auditorium. Many past queens will be present. The 75th annual celebration of the building of the dikes is unique. The community has survived three major floods, four wars, and the eruption of Mt. St. Helens.