Maly Barajas, owner of Modern Mermaid, puts out merchandise at her booth as Summerfest is about to open Saturday morning. Barajas is originally from Royal City, she said, but now lives in Ephrata.
July 10, 2023
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July 12, 2023 1:30 a.m.
Summerfest success
Changes in annual celebration build up local tradition
ROYAL CITY — Between 1,500 and 2,000 people braved the hot weather in Royal City Friday and Saturday for Summerfest 2023, according to Summerfest Committee Chairman Jonathan Cox. “There was a good amount of people there throughout the whole event,” Coix said. “I think there was a little bit for everybody, meaning we get a different crowd out multiple times. Different people come to different events.” ...