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Fircrest Fun Days
July 18 @ 5:00 pm - July 19 @ 10:30 pm
Who doesn’t love a Centennial Parade! Especially when it includes so many of the unique highlights that makes Fircrest so special!
From our oldest Fircrest resident; to the Bear & Rhodie float; to a beautiful 1955 firetruck with our volunteer Fircrest firefighters from years past; this parade captured Fircrest at its finest!
Of course Murphy traveled in style in a red & white Shelby Mustang… totally his vibe! We had our City Council members marching along with our Centennial banner. Our Centennial Parade Sponsor: Fircrest Golf Club showed up in a big way with golf carts and tractors. And the Cursed Pirates of Fircrest float …. WOW!!! Truly incredible and SO fun!
And there was much more! Be sure to watch the video to catch all the highlights
And the CROWD that gathered all along Regents to cheer on the parade…Fircrest showed up!!!! It was magical!!
Thank you to our fantastic emcees for their fun commentary: John Cheesman, Selayna Rudolph and Rob Masko!
HUGE THANKS to our Parade co-chairs Bonnie Viafore and Donna O’Connor and our incredible Team: Shirla Mims, Amy Hackett and Melanie Sonnoman for creating a once in a lifetime Centennial Parade! It took countless hours to organize this HUGE feat!
THANKS to all of our volunteer support Teams for serving at different areas along the route to keep the parade organized, safe and moving!
Next up: the last group of Fircrest Fun Days photos! Stay tuned!
Ken Schmidtke and Joe Barrentine
Ken SchmidtkeIt’s always a crowd favorite and the 2025 FUN DAYS Watermelon Contest did not disappoint! With nearly 140 contestants, it was a fun and funny, sticky and refreshing time!
Thanks to our Watermelon Contest Coordinator MaryEllen Atkinson and her awesome Team of volunteers for organizing the contest! They knocked it out of the Park! And special thanks to our Watermelon Contest sponsors Sue & Rick Little and Sterino Farms!
See you at the Park!
Ken SchmidtkeRaise your can to Fircrest!
The 2025 Fircrest FUN DAYS Beer Garden was EPIC! From bringing back the Fircrest 25 mph Hazy IPA… to the awesome live entertainment: Tidal Wave and Ethan Allen, and of course all the fun games and totally chill environment… it was a great time!
HUGE thanks to our Beer Garden Team Leaders: Anthony & Christina Chelf and their Team of volunteers. They thought of every last detail from the music; to the perfect beverages; to paper & crayons on the tables and fun games to entertain. They are remarkable!
And we certainly couldn’t have pulled it off without our partnership with the fantastic Kiwanis Club.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Pint Defiance for their generous support!
And thank you Narrows Brewing for the fun collab to bring back the brew!
Stay tuned for more Fircrest FUN DAYS photos coming soon!
See you at the Park!
Joe Barrentine
We are thankful for our generous sponsors!
Commencement Bank – Fircrest Forever Foundation – Waffle Stop – Pint Defiance – Fircrest Golf Club
Fircrest Handyman – Evergreen Home Loans – Fircrest Jewelers – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gracie Barra
Liz Ann Johnson Elder Law – Renewal by Anderson – Fircrest Children’s Dentistry – Chopper’s Holistic Pet Food
Mama’s Brittle – Sterino Farms – Rick & Sue Little – Espresso Yourself – Floss & Fido Family Dentistry
Floor Guys – Water to Go – Westside Disposal
Fircrest FUN DAYS
July 18th & 19th
Friday – 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm / Saturday – 10:00 am – 10:30 pm
Fircrest Park
COMPLETE EVENT CALENDAR COMING SOON!
Get ready for our biggest summer event of the season! The 2025 Fircrest Centennial FUN DAYS Celebration happens on July 18th and 19th at Fircrest Park.
You can look forward to a weekend filled with Fircrest FUN!
You can look forward to a weekend filled with Fircrest FUN!
FRIDAY EVENING
The Fircrest Got Talent VARIETY Show
Kids’ Makers Market
Lawn Games
Food Trucks
The Fircrest Got Talent VARIETY Show
Kids’ Makers Market
Lawn Games
Food Trucks
SATRUDAY
The Fircrest FUN DAYS Centennial Parade
FURcrest’s Got Talent: Pet Edition
Live in concert:
Paperback Writer
Sonic Funk Orchestra
An impressive array of artist and maker vendor booths
Beer garden
FOOD TRUCKS
Games
Yoga in the Park
KIDS ZONE
Magician!
Pet Adoption booth
Photo Booth
The Fircrest FUN DAYS Centennial Parade
FURcrest’s Got Talent: Pet Edition
Live in concert:
Paperback Writer
Sonic Funk Orchestra
An impressive array of artist and maker vendor booths
Beer garden
FOOD TRUCKS
Games
Yoga in the Park
KIDS ZONE
Magician!
Pet Adoption booth
Photo Booth
We’ll bring back the Fir’CRUST’ Pie Bake-off, Junior Bake-off and Watermelon Eating Contest.
The Saturday festivities will conclude with a spectacular FIREWORKS show that evening.
Fircrest FUN DAYS is a family friendly event with activities for all age groups.
Stay tuned for more details!
If you own a local business and would like information on participating as a sponsor for this event, please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net.
See you at the Park!
It’s going to be a spectacular Centennial Parade! Join us as we celebrate 100 years of community and the many things that make Fircrest so special!
More info will be coming your way soon!
KIDZ KRAFT MAKERS MARKET !
REGISTRATION IS FULL!
The KIDS MAKERS MARKET will be back at the 2025 Fircrest FUN DAYS!
This event is for your child/teen IF they are…
– a budding artist or a craftsy child
– between the ages of 8 – 17 years old
– loves to attend craft /art fairs
– talks about selling their art / craft
This event is for your child/teen IF they are…
– a budding artist or a craftsy child
– between the ages of 8 – 17 years old
– loves to attend craft /art fairs
– talks about selling their art / craft
DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 18th – The Kids Maker Market will happen during Fircrest FUN DAYS Friday Night FUN.
LOCATION: Fircrest Park located next to the pool fence on the Park side.
TIMELINE:
Set up: 3:45-4:55 pm
Ready to start: 4:55 pm
Market: 5:00–7:00 pm
Set up: 3:45-4:55 pm
Ready to start: 4:55 pm
Market: 5:00–7:00 pm
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registration opens:
Fircrest Residents: May 15
Non-resident: June 30
Priority will be given to Fircrest resident KID MAKERS.
Fircrest Residents: May 15
Non-resident: June 30
Priority will be given to Fircrest resident KID MAKERS.
Here are the details you need to know.
Your products must be kid made and kid managed.
KID MAKER must be between the ages of 8-17 years old.
All KID MAKER vendors must be the creators of the art, craft or products displayed for sale. (NOT created by your parent, guardian, etc.) No resell of items or food products allowed.
Space is limited to the first 25 kid vendors.*
Kid Vendors must bring their own table (no bigger than 8 feet), tent (must be no bigger than 8×8) and chairs. They are responsible for set-up, clean-up and management of their own booth.
Parent / guardians must be in attendance with their child.
Products must be family friendly.
Products must be family friendly.
Vendors will be accepted at the discretion of the FUN DAYS Kid Zone Team.
Once your application has been accepted, you will receive final details.
There is a $5 non-returnable registration fee.
Fircrest FUN DAYS is held outdoors and will continue RAIN or SHINE. (exception: lightning storm)
All Fircrest events are family-friendly and community oriented.
Questions? Please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net
See you at the Park!
*Priority will be given to Fircrest resident KID MAKERS.
JUNIOR BAKE-OFF
at Fircrest FUN DAYS!
at Fircrest FUN DAYS!
A Baking Competition just for KIDS and TEENS!
3 AGE GROUPS
3 CATEGORIES
PRIZES & FUN!
3 CATEGORIES
PRIZES & FUN!
CONTEST DATE: Saturday, July 19, 2025
LOCATION: Fircrest Community Center Gathering Room
LOCATION: Fircrest Community Center Gathering Room
CATEGORIES:
6 – 9 years old – COOKIES
10 – 13 years old – CUPCAKES
14 – 17 years old – LAYER CAKE
6 – 9 years old – COOKIES
10 – 13 years old – CUPCAKES
14 – 17 years old – LAYER CAKE
JUDGING CRITERIA:
1) Over-all presentation
2) Texture and consistency
3) Flavor and taste
1) Over-all presentation
2) Texture and consistency
3) Flavor and taste
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Registration begins:
Fircrest Residents: May 15
Non-Residents: June 30
Registration begins:
Fircrest Residents: May 15
Non-Residents: June 30
Complete the Jotform to sign up. Application link will be posted on opening day. NO registration fee.
Registration is limited to the first 20 registrants in each age category
DROP-OFF LOCATION: Fircrest Community Center Gathering Room
DROP-OFF TIME between 9:00 – 10:00 am
JUDGING 10:30 am
AWARD PRESENTATION 12:45 pm in the gymnasium
OFFICIAL RULES:
Baked goods must be prepared by the Junior Baker entered in the contest. Items prepared by parents, guardians, siblings, etc. will be disqualified.
Requirements for the category your child is entering:
6-9 years old: 6 cookies from the same batch
10-13 years old: 6 cupcakes from the same batch
14-17 years old: layered cake with a minimum of two stacked layers with either frosting or filling in between layers
6-9 years old: 6 cookies from the same batch
10-13 years old: 6 cupcakes from the same batch
14-17 years old: layered cake with a minimum of two stacked layers with either frosting or filling in between layers
Name of the top winner in each category will be engraved on the Junior Bake-Off plaque on display in the Community Center Gathering Room. A list of award winners will be posted on the Fircrest FUN DAYS Facebook page
ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, July 12 at 5:00 pm or until space is filled.
QUESTIONS? Please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net
Just another FUN way to celebrate Fircrest FUN DAYS! Come join the FUN!
Special thanks to our generous sponsor: MAMA’S BRITTLE!
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Looking for those PIE BAKERS 
We know you’re out there.
We know you’re out there.The FirCRUST Pie Bake-off happens on July 19th! 
The theme is Berry, because that’s our Murphy’s favorite, but what’s your favorite? Any and all varieties are welcomed and encouraged. Variety is the spice of life. Register today! Our goal is to have 36 entries!
Here’s the link to sign up!
We can almost smell them now … 
Thank you Espresso Yourself 
for your generous sponsorship!
for your generous sponsorship!4th 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 4th Annual FirCRUST Pie Bake-Off and find out!
This year we’re celebrating our Fircrest Centennial! In honor of this milestone celebration, our special flavor for 2025 is Murphy’s Bear-y favorite: BERRY Pies & more! Who will make the BEST berry pie? Will it be YOU? Berries not your thing? No worries! We’re bringing back the community favorites as well!
Our Team of “Celebrity” judges are excited to sample and judge your specialty pie. Prizes and bragging rights included!
Sign up begins May 15 for Fircrest residents.* There’s NO registration fee.
DATE: Saturday, July 19, 2025
LOCATION: Fircrest Community Center
TIMELINE for the Pie Bake-off:
Saturday, July 19th
8:00 – 9:30 am Deliver your pie to Multi-Purpose Room at the Fircrest Community Center. Pies delivered after 9:30 am will not be accepted.
Attach your name, phone number, and email address to the bottom of your pie plate
10:45 am Judging Begins
12:30 pm Award Presentation
12:40 pm Pick-up pies/pie plates
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Thursday, July 10th at 5:00 pm (or until registration is full)
Please join us in giving a BIG THANK YOU to our FirCRUST Pie Bake-Off Sponsor Espresso Yourself for their generous support!
OFFICIAL RULES:
Final pies may not contain raw or uncooked eggs
No professional bakers permitted
Pies must be 8-10” and home-made (including crust)
Pies must be 8-10” and home-made (including crust)
All pies and crust must be home-made and made from scratch
Please place baker’s name on bottom of pie plate
Plaques will be awarded, one per category, AND one for over-all Grand Champion
All winners will be announced at 12:30 P.M. at the Community Center Multi-Purpose Room. Please join us (not required)!
A list of award winners will be posted on the Community Center Multi-Purpose Room Window and also the Fircrest Fun Days Facebook page
JUDGING CRITERIA:
1) Over-all appearance
2) Texture and taste of crust and/or topping
3) Taste and consistency of the filling
CATEGORIES:
• BEARY PIES: Blackberry, Raspberry, Blueberry or Marion Berry
• Classic Apple
• Dutch Apple
• Cream: banana, key lime, lemon, chocolate
• Stone Fruit: cherry, peach, coconut
• Custard: Pumpkin, pecan
• People’s Choice: visual
Categories subject to change based on entries received
• Classic Apple
• Dutch Apple
• Cream: banana, key lime, lemon, chocolate
• Stone Fruit: cherry, peach, coconut
• Custard: Pumpkin, pecan
• People’s Choice: visual
Categories subject to change based on entries received
NO SAVORY PIES
Complete on-line JotForm registration
OR deliver / mail a printed copy of the registration form to: Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest WA 98466. No cost to enter.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Thursday, July 10th at 5:00 pm (or until registration is full)
* Non-resident registration begins June 30th.
QUESTIONS? Please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net
Just another FUN way to celebrate Fircrest FUN DAYS! Come join the FUN!
* Space is limited to 36 bakers. Only one entry per person
* Registration begins on June 30th for non-Fircrest residents
DO YOU ….
Sing, dance, play in a band?
Are you a magician, comedian or have another fun, unique talent?
If the answer is YES! … we’re looking for YOU!
We are excited to announce the Fircrest GOT TALENT VARITEY Show happening on Friday, July 18th at Fircrest Park.
The 2025 Centennial Fircrest FUN DAYS Team is now recruiting Fircrest Talent!
Grab your phone or video camera and send us your audition tape of your talent.
TO ENTER:
Fill out the form below
Send an audition tape of your talent to jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net
Each group must have at least one Fircrest resident performing in the tape / talent show
Fircrest Got Talent Executive Team will review all entries
All talent chosen to move forward to the Fircrest GOT TALENT Show must be available for a dress rehearsal (2:00 -3:00 pm) and the Talent Show (6:00-9:00 pm) on Friday, July 18th, at Fircrest Park
THE RULES:
Send an audition tape of your talent to jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net
Each group must have at least one Fircrest resident performing in the tape / talent show
Fircrest Got Talent Executive Team will review all entries
All talent chosen to move forward to the Fircrest GOT TALENT Show must be available for a dress rehearsal (2:00 -3:00 pm) and the Talent Show (6:00-9:00 pm) on Friday, July 18th, at Fircrest Park
THE RULES:
Application DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 13
The audition tape must highlight the performer(s)’ talent (NO more than 3 minutes in length)
Please note that at least one member of the act must be a Fircrest resident. (current or former)
The goal is for a mix of performers – about 1/3 kids, 1/3 teens/young adults, and 1/3 older adults.
Selections will be made by the first of June with confirmations sent by the second week of June
You will be asked to be present at the community center the afternoon and evening of July 18. This is in addition to a coordinating meeting the last week of June.
You will be required to sign release forms to participate.
Audition tapes must be received by the deadline on June 13, 2025
And YES! There will be prizes! AND full Bragging Rights!
The audition tape must highlight the performer(s)’ talent (NO more than 3 minutes in length)
Please note that at least one member of the act must be a Fircrest resident. (current or former)
The goal is for a mix of performers – about 1/3 kids, 1/3 teens/young adults, and 1/3 older adults.
Selections will be made by the first of June with confirmations sent by the second week of June
You will be asked to be present at the community center the afternoon and evening of July 18. This is in addition to a coordinating meeting the last week of June.
You will be required to sign release forms to participate.
Audition tapes must be received by the deadline on June 13, 2025
And YES! There will be prizes! AND full Bragging Rights!
DEADLINE: Entries are due by no later than JUNE13, 2025
Please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net for more information.
Sponsored by: Fircrest Forever Foundation and Fircrest Parks & Recreation
Does your pet have what it takes to be crowned a winner at the FURcrest’s Got Talent: Pet Edition?
Do you have the best dressed pet on your block?
Have friends commented on how much you look like your pet?
Is your pet a lover not a biter?
Do you have the most unique pet in town?
Does your dog, cat, hamster, chicken, bird, etc. have a special talent to perform (examples: jumping through hoops; a great “high five” (paw); maybe a dance; riding a skateboard, singing a song or even a perfect sit & stay)
Then this contest is for YOU!
CATEGORIES
Best Dressed
Doppelgänger (looks most like their owner)
Most Unusual – NON-dogs
Best Kisses & Hugs (lovers not biters)
Best tricks
*Only 20 spots per category. Each pet can enter only two categories*
TO ENTER: Follow this link: https://form.jotform.com/…/furcrests-got-talent-pet…
Registration is now open for Fircrest residents*
Once you register, you’ll receive contest event day details by email before the end of June
THE RULES:
Each pet can enter only two categories
Only 20 spots per category
Winners will be determined by the panel of “celebrity” judges
Contest entry includes a raffle drawing
Prizes and Bragging rights included for each category
Only 20 spots per category
Winners will be determined by the panel of “celebrity” judges
Contest entry includes a raffle drawing
Prizes and Bragging rights included for each category
DEADLINE: Entries are due by no later than July 10, 2025 (or until spaces are filled)
Questions? Please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net
Registration Deadline: July 10, 2025 or until all spots are filled
*Non-resident registration begins July 7
Generously Sponsored by: Chopper’s Holistic Pet Foods and Fircrest Parks & Recreation
