The 34th Annual Kings Park Day Festival will be held this Saturday. Sponsored by the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce, the fair is a hometown tradition.
Along with plenty of smiles, there’s food, live music, crafts, gifts, dance performances, karate demonstrations and tons of giveaways.
The bike rally, which kicks off the festivities every year, finds generations of families racing towards Main Street.
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“We are looking forward to a good weather day, with games, food, raffles, rides, music and entertainment that create a carnival-like atmosphere for all,” explains Charlie Gardner, president of the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce.
“In addition to most of our businesses proudly displaying their wares, just about every community group and religious institution in town has their own individual booths,” says Gardner.
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The Kings Park Fire Department will be hosting an open house from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fairgoers are invited to drop by, pick up an open house packet and visit different fire stations, including bike safety and WHALE program, ambulance, fire engine, hose handling and stop drop and roll.
The department’s fire prevention trailer will also be open. At 12:00 p.m. there will be a car extraction drill and at 1:00 p.m. the popular “cool down” station opens.
There will also be an adoption event by Pit Crew Rescue from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Summing it up, Gardner says, “There is something for everyone on Kings Park Day. The town rocks all day! “
When: Saturday, June 18, 2011
Time: Bike Rally - 8:30 a.m. Starting at Kings Park High School
Kings Park Day Fair - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Main Street, Kings Park
Why: To celebrate Kings Park with friends, family and neighbors.
