The annual WAKFEST celebration, "a full day of fun for the whole family," is set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 16.
WAKEFEST kicks off early in the morning with a breakfast at the Fire Hall at 7:30 a.m. and the Michael Foods Color Run at 8 a.m.
The WAKEFESTParade begins at 10 a.m. and will be followed by the Street Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be an opportunity for youth to take part in Laser Ga, VR Game Truck, a Bouncy House and obstacle course, as well as a variety of street games and other fun activities for the entire famil.
A Show and Shine Car Show will take place from noon to 3 p.m. with dash plaques to the first 50 entrants. Trophies will be awarded to the People's Choice winner and Registrant's Choice winner.
The WAKEFEST Cornament cornhole tournament begins at 1 p.m. with cash prizes for the winners.
A Pedal Tractor Pulls begins at 1 p.m. for those 12 years and younder.
The WINGS Cook-Off is set to begin at 5 p.m. with a smorgasboard of wings "done up right by talented local cookers."
This year's WAKEFEST concludes with live music.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. attendees can listen and dance to Guilty Pleaseures Orchestra and Hell Naw.
The WAKEFEST event is a joint venture between the Community Club of Wakefield and Wakefield Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Funds raised go to support local events for both organizations.
It is partially funded by a grant from the Wayne County Convention and Visitor's Bureau and the Dixon County Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
