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
July 12, 2026
North Cove Park grass area
No entry fee
Who it’s for: Kid-focused, but teens are welcome! All activities are family friendly.
Registration: All activities are drop-in — just show up. The Sahara Pizza Eating Contest is the only one requiring sign-up; registration is in person at the event from 12 PM – 1 PM (or until full).
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.
🏇 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
Limited to 60 participants total across three age divisions (4–6, 7–9, 10–12) — two competitions per division, 10 kids each. Registration is free.
Day of event, in person, or until full
Sunday, July 12, 2026
No entry fee
📝 How to Sign Up
- Registration happens in person at the event, between 12 PM and 1 PM (or until all spots are filled).
- A parent or legal guardian must complete the registration on the child’s behalf.
- Please bring a government-issued photo ID; the guardian will be asked to present it at sign-up.
- The guardian will sign a waiver indicating their relationship to the child.
How the Contest 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!).
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