Commencement Bank
and Fircrest Parks and Recreation Presents:

FIRCREST FUN DAYS!

 

Commencement Bank
and Fircrest Parks and Recreation Presents:

Fircrest Fun Days – July 21 & 22, 2023

Friday FUN

5:00PM – Kids Kraft Maker Booths

5:00PM – Food Trucks

5:30PM – Aerial Acrobatics Show & Dance Party

 

Saturday FUN

8:00AM – YOGA in the Park – Fircrest Field

8:30AM – Furry 4K – Ron Russo Pavilion

10:00AM – New Genesis Drum Line – Community Center Plaza Steps

10:15AM – FURcrest Pet Parade – Kids Zone Stage

11:00AM – Reptile Lady – Ron Russo Pavilion

12:00PM – Field Games – Fircrest Field

12:30PM – FirCRUST Pie Contest Winners – Tom & Meg Names Family Fnd. Multi-Purpose Room

1:00PM – Magic Show with Jeff Evans – Ron Russo Pavilion

2:00PM – Watermelon Eating Contest – Kids Zone Stage

3:00PM – The Tim Cox Band in Concert – Beer Garden

3:15 & 4:30PM – Wolf Talk by Wolf Haven Intl. – Kids Zone Stage

3:30PM – Junior Bake-Off Winners – Kids Zone Stage

3:40PM – Vikings Community Cheer – Kids Zone Stage

8:00PM – Jet City Players in Concert – Ron Russo Pavilion

10:00PM – Fireworks!!! – The sky above Fircrest

 

EVEN MORE Saturday FUN

10:00AM-6:00PM – Artisan & Maker Vendor Booths – Fircrest Field

10:00AM-8:00PM – Food Trucks – Food Truck Alley

10:00AM-2:00PM – Dog Adoption Event – Casa Dog Booth

2:00PM-9:00PM – Beer Garden – Tennis Courts

10:00AM-3:00PM – Selfie Station – Community Center Plaza

10:00AM-10:00PM – Fircrest FUN & Info Booth – Community Center Plaza

10:00AM-6:00PM – Lawn & Carnival Games – Kids Zone

10:00AM-6:00PM – Story Time Tent with Princesses & Super Heroes

11:00AM-4:00PM / 5:00PM-8:00PM – Roving Entertainment

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The 2023 Friday Night Fun will feature live entertainment by Wings Aerial Acrobats. The performance will combine choreographed Aerial shows and Ambient Freestyle with hula hoop, acrobatic and juggling workshops to involve the audience. The two-hour experience will conclude with a Circus Dance Party with ribbons and hula hoops! The evening will also feature a Kids’ Makers Market, games and food available for purchase.

 

On Saturday, FUN DAYS will continue with the BIG TOP / Circus theme. The day will feature live entertainment with bands; a magic show and roving performer. We’ll have over artist and maker vendor booths; food trucks; a beer garden, games; yoga in the park; Midway zone and more. We’ll bring back the ‘FUR’crest Pet Parade and the 5th Annual Furry 4K Pet Walk. We’ll also have a fir’CRUST’ Pie Bake-off and Watermelon Eating Contest. This year we are also adding a Baking Competition for Kids! The Saturday festivities will conclude with a spectacular firework show that evening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fircrest FUN DAYS

Food Trucks:

• Bean Hut Espresso
• Big Dawgs Hot Dogs
• Bliss Small Batch Creamery
• Boss Mama’s Kitchen
• Burrito Boy
• Carnival Time
• Chick-Fil-A
• Corn on the Run
• Fisher Scones*
• Flavorworks
• Greedy Vegan
• Just a Pizza My Mind
• Legendary Doughnuts*
• Lumpia Love^
• Mexicuban
• Nana’s Sweets and Treats
• Robby Pops Kettle Corn
• South Sound Hawaiian Shaved Ice
• Squishy Pop Bubble Tea
• Starvin Marvin
• Taco Mirrey^
• Uncle Mick’s Filipino Comfort Food
• Waffle Stop

All trucks open both days except:

^Friday Only

*Saturday Only

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Junior  Bake-Off

Saturday, July 22nd, 2022

Fircrest Fun Days

Presented by Evergreen Home Loans – The Roffe Team

 

A baking competition just for kids and teens!

3 age groups · 3 categories · Prizes and Fun

The Details:

Date: July 22nd, 2023

Location: The Names Family Foundation Party Room

Categories:

6-9 years old – Cookies

10-13 years old – Cupcakes

14-17 years old – Pie

Time: Drop off entry between 10:00-11:00AM

Space is limited to 20 entries per category.

Registration:

Fircrest Residents: Open Now – Sign Up Here!

Non-Residents: July 3rd

 

Contact:

jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Kid’s Zone

Saturday, July 22nd, 2022

Fircrest Fun Days

Presented by: The Waffle Stop

Schedule:

10:00-6:00 

-Lawn Games: Fun outdoor games for the whole family!

– Story Time Tent Presented by Leske Construction with Princess and Super Heroes from Magic in the PNW

-Carnival Games: with Carnival Time Games!

11:00 – Reptile Lady – Pavilion Stage

12:00 – Field Games – Fircrest Field

1:00 – Magic Show with Jeff Evans

The Waffle Stop Kid’s Zone Stage

2:00 – Watermelon Eating Contest – Presented by Rick & Sue Little and Sterino Farms

3:30 – Junior Bake-Off Winners Announced – Presented by Evergreen Home Loans – The Roffe Team

3:40 – Vikings Community Cheerleading

3:15 & 4:30 – WOLF TALK Wolf Haven International

Kid’s Zone Fun

Ballon Artist

Face Painting

& More!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fircrest FUN DAYS Kidz Kraft Makers Market

Friday, July 21st

Fircrest Fun Days

Does your teen / child enjoying making art projects? Do they love going to craft fairs and often make comments like “I could sell my art / craft too!” If the answers are YES!, then check out the KIDZ KRAFT MAKERS MARKET at FIRCREST FUN DAYS on FRIDAY, July 21st! The Fircrest FUN DAYS Team is now accepting KIDZ MAKERS applications for Fircrest RESIDENTS* between the ages of 8-17 years old! NON-Fircrest resident sign-ups begin on July 3rd. There is $5 entry fee. Complete the vendor application by following this link: https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/2023-kids-kraft-maker-vendor-applic For more information contact Judy at 253.238.4166. See you at the Park! * Registration is limited to the first 20 registrants. * Parent / Guardian permission required.

 

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Watermelon Eating Contest

Saturday, July 22nd, 2022

Fircrest Fun Days

Presented by: Rick & Sue Little and Sterino Farms

The Waffle Stop Kid’s Zone Stage

2:00 PM

Ages 5 and up

Contest by age groups

Space is limited

The FIRCREST FUN DAYS Watermelon Eating Contest is going to be so much fun on Saturday! If you’re planning to participate, you will be required to sign a release form. Forms are available now at the Fircrest Community Center. Forms will also be available at the Fircrest FUN Booth on Friday and Saturday; and at the contest site. Once signed, please keep the signed form, and turn it in when it’s your turn at the contest. BRING YOUR FORM TO THE CONTEST ON SATURDAY. Do NOT return the form to the community center.

And remember…. NO FORM = no participation! And space is limited so show up early.

See you at the Park!

 

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2023 Furry 4K

Saturday, July 22nd, 2022

Fircrest Fun Days

Ron Russo Pavilion

Presented by: The Tacoma Cat Hospital and Choppers Holistic Pet Food

Schedule:

Furry 4K – Register Here

7:30 am – Furry 4K Check-in

8:30 am – Furry 4K

Goodie bags for the first 100 Furry 4K Entries!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Pet Parade

Saturday, July 22nd, 2022

Fircrest Fun Days

The Waffle Stop Kid’s Zone Stage

Pet Parade – Register Here

10:00 am – Pet Parade Check-In

10:15 – Pet Parade

Circus themed Pet Parade Costumes encouraged!

Registration Required!

No Cost to Enter

Free Raffle

& More! 

 

 

 

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Live in Concert!

Saturday, July 22nd, 2022

Fircrest Fun Days

Ron Russo Pavilion

Presented by: Commencement Bank, Fircrest Jewelers, and Northwest Carriers, Inc.

We have a fantastic line-up of

bands for Fircrest FUN DAYS on July 22nd! You won’t want to miss a single moment!

 

JET CITY PLAYERS

8:00 PM @ the Pavilion

Brought to you by Commencement Bank

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HWY 9

5:00 PM @ the Pavilion

Brought to you by Fircrest Jewelers

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TIM COX BAND

3:00  PM @ the Beer Garden

Brought to you by Northwest Carriers, Inc

 

THANK YOU Commencement Bank, Fircrest Jewelers and Northwest Carriers, Inc. for your generous sponsorship!

 

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FirCRUST PIE BAKE OFF

 

3rd Annual FirCRUST PIE BAKE-OFF Do you like to bake pies? Do you have what it takes to bring home the Blue Ribbon? Or maybe even the Championship Title? Enter the 3rd Annual FirCRUST Pie Bake-Off and find out! Our Team of “Celebrity” judges are excited to sample and judge your specialty pie. Prizes and bragging rights included! DATE: Saturday, July 22, 2023 LOCATION: Fircrest Community Center Multi-Purpose Room Space is limited to the first 36 bakers entered. Only one entry per person. NO registration fee. Sign up today by following this link: https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/fircrust-pie-bake-off-registration TIMELINE for July 22nd 8:00 – 9:30 am: Deliver your pie Location: Fircrest Community Center Multi-Purpose Room. Pies delivered after 9:30 am will not be accepted. 10:45 am: Judging 12:30 pm: Award Presentation 4:00 pm: Pick-up pie plates DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Friday, July 14th at 5:00 pm (or until registration is full) OFFICIAL RULES: (See the JotForm Registration Form for the complete list of rules and guidelines.) All pies and crusts must be home-made and made from scratch No professional bakers permitted Pies and crust must be 8-10” Categories for pie judging will be determined the day of the event based on which pies are entered for judging. Possible 8 Categories (but not limited to): Apple, Berry, Blackberry or Marion Berry, Peach, Nut, Meringue, Cherry, Savory, Vegan, GF, etc. 8 Blue ribbons will be awarded, one per category AND one over-all Grand Champion ribbon All winners will be announced at 12:30 at the Community Center Multi-Purpose Room. Please join us! (not required) JUDGING CRITERIA: 1) Over-all appearance 2) Texture and taste of crust and/or topping 3) Taste and consistency of the filling ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, July 14 at 5:00 pm or until registration is filled. Contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net with questions.