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Thursday, July 24th
Sounds of Summer from 6:30PM -
8:30PM
The Annual Sounds of Summer
Concert Series hosted by the City of Dallas. Concessions provided by the Dallas High School Cheer Team.
Located on the Rotary Stage (Academy Building) * Please call 503-831-3571
for more information.
Friday, July 25th
Kids Coloring
Corner
3ft x 8ft
Summerfest Murals
for kids to color! Check in at the Chamber Information Booth, get
your pens, your section to color and have fun!
Annual Kids Summerfest
Triathlon
Dallas
Aquatic Center is excited to present the Annual Kids Summerfest Triathlon. This competition is all about the kids. 3
different age groups with varying rules will compete in swimming, biking
and running. Winner’s in all age groups for the fastest time in each
event and the fastest overall time.
Please call 503-623-9715 for details.
Annual 'Waterball
Competition
The Dallas Fire
Department invites you to come to the station to watch the teams battle it
out, while they cool the large crowd of kids. A tether high above holds a
yellow ball in which teams armed with fire hoses blast away to see which
side the balls lands. Located in front of the
Dallas Fire Station at 915 SE Shelton Street. Please call 503-831-3533 for more information.
Main Stage Entertainment
Located front & center of the Polk County
Courthouse.
Saturday, July 26th
Oregon Vehicle Rescue Competition
8-total teams from
Oregon and
Washington come to
Dallas to compete and judged. Vehicles are set up
to recreate actual wrecks. Teams are scored on time, safety and
efficiency of rescue. 1st and 2nd Oregon Teams Qualify for the National
Challenge in 2008 to represent
Oregon at the challenge.
Located at the Dallas Fire
Station at 915 S.E. Shelton Street in Dallas - Please call
503-831-3560
for more information.
Main Stage Entertainment
Located front & center of the Polk County
Courthouse.
Funner Kids Run
Kids of all ages are welcome to come to this pre-parade event. The run will follow the
parade route, so friends and family can cheer you on! Starting and
finishing in the parking lot of Radio Shack, it's a short, simple 8
blocks designed with children in mind. Times will be printed in the
Itemizer-Observer and posted at the Chamber office. There will be
ribbons for all participants!
Pre-Parade Activities
Activities and entertainment for
kids along the Parade Route. Including; sidewalk chalk art (free chalk!), street performers,
face painting, clowns, jugglers, balloons, and cascarones (confetti eggs).
The Parade
Come on out for Oregon’s LARGEST
small town parade on Saturday, July 26th in historic downtown Dallas!
As the latest in a series of parades
dating back over 100 years, we expect a crowd of between 15,000 & 20,000
people to see our two-mile long procession of over 165 entries including;
floats, musical groups, medieval reenactments, exotic animals, art cars,
antique and modern military vehicles, horse-drawn vehicles, collector
cars, Kings and Queens and much, much more!
Come
down early to reserve your spot and let the kids enjoy the PreParade
events!
Main Stage Entertainment
Located front & center of the Polk County
Courthouse.
Sunday, July 27th – Note: All events are in the Dallas City
Park
Breakfast in the Park
Our local Rotary hosts this annual
fantastic feast of Pancakes, Eggs, and Ham in our beautiful Dallas City
Park. Get your tickets early!
Tom Newton Car Show
This ever growing show is
anticipating approximately 450 vehicles this year! Vehicles start
arriving at 7AM. Take a walk down memory lane as you’re able to see
vehicles of all kinds, ages and values.
Art in the Park
The Dallas Arts Association
invites you to browse the booths, view the Fine Arts exhibit, eat good
food and enjoy the music! The children’s area has a variety of activities.
A new music performer starts at the top of every hour.
The Delbert Hunter Arboretum Open House
Come see the new interior of the
Arboretum Center and the newly planted areas. Transportation is available
for those who are unable to walk the distance of the park. Contact Sue at
503-623-7359 for more information.