Free breakfast a go
Among the most popular food booths in the park are the ones that offer Mexican specialties and support churches.
MATTAWA - The Mattawa Area Comm"Unity" Days will serve a free breakfast on Saturday morning, Aug. 16 to kick off the second day of the festival.
For the past three years, local farmers have sponsored the free breakfast, and WEO (Wahluke Enhancement Organization) volunteers have cooked it. Once again, the WEO has volunteered to cook, but still needed are pancake mix, juice, water, sausages and butter.
"There are plenty of events that will help us stay active and healthy," committee member Maggie Celaya said. "You can start the morning with the color run and still have plenty of time to participate in a tournament.
There will be 5-on-5 soccer at the Mattawa Elementary soccer field starting at 10 a.m. The 3-on-3 basketball tourney will be in the Leprekon parking lot. Both tournaments support local youths who represent Mattawa in non-school leagues.
The fun run, chaired by Sharee Zirker and the DYW girls will cost a $20 registration fee, which will cover the cost of a commemorative shirt. The 5K run will begin at 8 a.m., and the 1-mile will begin at 8:15 a.m.
Wahluke Junior High Dean of Students Sean Langdon's band, Groove Principal, will entertain on Saturday in the park. There will be dancing horses.
Activities will include the 5-on-5 soccer tournament at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Registration will be $10 per player, for all genders, ages 13 and up, and CoEd teams. For more information, contact Cele Lopez 509-439-9751.
The entire schedule of events and activities follows:
Friday, August 15
5 pm - 8 pm
Live band: Solid State from Othello
Child safety information
Food vendor
4:30 Kiddie parade line up at Rio's Auto Parts
5:00 Kiddie parade
5:15-8:00 Fun in the park
Saturday, August 16
7:30 am Free Breakfast
Fun Run 5k 8 am, 1-mile 8:15 am
11:00 Parade
11:30 Fun in the Park
Food vendors, informational booths and on stage entertainment
11:30 Dancing horses with live band: Banda
12:00-3:00 Live band: Groove Principal
1:30 Belly Busting Burrito Competition
2:00 Felices Fiesta Disney Entertainment
2:00 Salsa making judging
Raffles throughout the day