AQUAFEST 2026 |
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| July 10–12July 10–12 • North Cove Park
 

Family Fun Fest

A signature Aquafest Sunday tradition — a whole afternoon of hands-on activities, games, and entertainment for kids and families.

Designed as a low-pressure, drop-in experience (no registration needed for most activities). Kid-focused, teens welcome. Free entry!

Event Details

Sunday

July 12, 2026

11 AM – 4 PM

North Cove Park grass area

FREE

No entry fee

Who it’s for: Kid-focused, but teens are welcome! All activities are family friendly.

Registration: Most activities are drop-in — just show up. The Sahara Pizza Eating Contest is the only one requiring advance sign-up due to limited spots.

Chair: Susan Reich

Activities

Interactive, hands-on, and free. Stop by any activity at any time during the event.

🪙 Pennies in the Hay

Kids dig through a giant pile of hay hunting for coins, candy, and prizes.

Sponsored by the Frank McDaniel Memorial Foundation

🍕 Sahara Pizza Eating Contest

Three age divisions (4–6, 7–9, 10–12). Kids get 2 minutes to eat as much of their slice as possible — speed, not volume.

Sign-up required →

🏇 Bounce House

A classic bounce house for burning off that festival energy.

🎨 Face Painting

Become a butterfly, superhero, tiger, or whatever your imagination cooks up.

📖 Bookmark Making

Design and decorate a bookmark to take home.

💧 Water Table

Splash, scoop, and play at the hands-on water station.

🍪 Cookie Decorating

Frost and decorate your own cookie masterpiece (and eat it, too).

From Years Past

Sahara Pizza Eating Contest setup at Family Fun Fest Child with painted butterfly face at Family Fun Fest Young participant hopping through pool-noodle course in festive outfit Child holding a small gold trophy at Family Fun Fest

Sahara Pizza Eating Contest

Limited to 60 participants total across three age divisions (4–6, 7–9, 10–12) — two competitions per division, 10 kids each. Sign up online to reserve a spot.

How it works

  • Each child gets 2 minutes to eat as much of their pizza slice as possible.
  • Speed, not volume — it’s about how fast you can finish, not how many slices.
  • A bottle of water is provided for each participant.
  • An EMT will be on-site (though never needed in past years!).
  • Parents must sign a waiver and indicate their relationship to the child.
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