Aberdeen plans summer festival
Aberdeen, Washington, is planning a day of fun to celebrate summer.
SummerFest 2025 takes place in Downtown Aberdeen and promises to be fun for the entire family. Among the planned activities are free activities for children, a watermelon eating contest, a Skittle sorting contest, food vendors, a magician, balloon animals, a raffle with prizes, vendors, and live music.
Vendors include Grays Harbor College, who will have a booth where people can learn about the programs the college offers, have questions about admissions, or would just like to say hello.
The highlight of the day is the BBQ cook-off contest. Grill masters will go head-to-head, with cash prizes for the winners. The prize amounts depend on the meat being grilled. Cooks handling chicken or pork have a chance to win a $500 prize for first place, $300 for second place; and $200 for third place.
Those cooking “Mystery Meat” can win $100, and cooks working with beans can win as much as $120, depending on how many teams enter. There is a $800 Grand Prize, and the fee to enter the cook-off is $45.00. There are only 12 spots available, and teams must bring their own meat. The public will be able to vote for the team that has the best Western-themed dish, but there is no cash award for the popular vote getter.
SummerFest is scheduled for August 16 from 10.00 am until 3.00 pm. Organizers who plan outdoor events like this might also consider using banner printing to create sturdy decorations.
SummerFest 2025 takes place in Downtown Aberdeen and promises to be fun for the entire family. Among the planned activities are free activities for children, a watermelon eating contest, a Skittle sorting contest, food vendors, a magician, balloon animals, a raffle with prizes, vendors, and live music.
Vendors include Grays Harbor College, who will have a booth where people can learn about the programs the college offers, have questions about admissions, or would just like to say hello.
The highlight of the day is the BBQ cook-off contest. Grill masters will go head-to-head, with cash prizes for the winners. The prize amounts depend on the meat being grilled. Cooks handling chicken or pork have a chance to win a $500 prize for first place, $300 for second place; and $200 for third place.
Those cooking “Mystery Meat” can win $100, and cooks working with beans can win as much as $120, depending on how many teams enter. There is a $800 Grand Prize, and the fee to enter the cook-off is $45.00. There are only 12 spots available, and teams must bring their own meat. The public will be able to vote for the team that has the best Western-themed dish, but there is no cash award for the popular vote getter.
SummerFest is scheduled for August 16 from 10.00 am until 3.00 pm. Organizers who plan outdoor events like this might also consider using banner printing to create sturdy decorations.