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Our Special Events
Kent Cornucopia Scholarship
Pageant
Our very own Miss Cornucopia represents the Kent Cornucopia
Days Festival, the Kent Lions Club, the City of Kent, and the Greater Kent Community.
The Kent Historical Society also selects our very
own "Old Timers King & Queen. Click on the "Cornucopia
Royalty" tab for more
information.
Miss Cornucopia 2006
& court
- Arica Schuett
(middle)
2008 City of Kent's "4th of
July Splash"
Enjoy this full day of activity at Lake Meridian featuring
food, crafts, entertainment, and tons of games. There will also be the annual huge fireworks display
and boat parade. This is a City of Kent event that is sponsored in part by the
Kent
Lions Club and Kent Cornucopia Days.
For more information, click the "Summer Splash" tab.
Kent Cornucopia Carnival
We
also have a full size carnival and midway. Provided by Funtastic Shows. There
is a giant midway and over 20 rides including a section dedicated to young kids.
To view photos of our Carnival, and
ride list, ticket prices, etc. - use the
"Carnival"
tab.
Grand Parade
See South King County's largest parade with over
100 entry's. The Children's parade leads off the Grand Parade. Includes the
SEAFAIR Pirates, royalty from around Puget Sound, floats and bands. For more
information, click the "Grand Parade" tab.
Children's Area
A fun and
interactive destination designed especially for kids and offering an array
of activities to keep the youngest festival-goers entertained and educated.
Hands-on arts and crafts projects and workshops give kids the opportunity to
work with and learn from professional artists. Located between the AMC
Theaters at Kent Station and the Sound Transit Parking Garage.
Juried Fine Art Show
Displays
of fine art by local and regional artists are exhibited on the second floor
of the new Green River Community College Campus located at Kent Station.
The show will contain anywhere from 75 to 100 two-dimensional works ranging
from paintings, drawings, original prints and photography, all produced and
submitted by Northwest artists.
Kent Cornucopia Days Theater
Welcome to our newest event
with the Hi-Liners DownStage Center’s production of Disney’s “Mulan
Jr.” at Kent-Meridian High School Performing Arts Center, 10020 SE 256th
in Kent. One performance each on Friday, Saturday &
Sundays
For more information, click the
"Theater" tab.
Lions
Health Fair
Visit the Lions Health Unit
and be tested for eyesight, hearing, diabetes, blood pressure and other health needs.
Donated by the members of the Kent Lions Club.
Due to
the rotation schedule of the Health Unit, this event will not happen in 2008
"Lions" Bingo
Bingo returns
with "Lions Bingo" at the Titus Railroad Park on 1st and Titus Street. All 3 days.
Bighorn Brewery and the Ram Restaurant
Beer Garden
The
Cornucopia Beer Garden will be back again this year, next to the Gazebo Stage in Burlington
Green Park. All 3 days.
Kent
Police & Fire Departments Safety Fair
Our annual
display of Kent's Fire and Police vehicles & programs. View Fire trucks and
cars, police units and DARE cars. On Railroad Ave between Meeker and Gowe. All
3 days.
Military Display
The Army,
Navy, and Air Force bring out lots of their equipment for display. Kids just love climbing over Humvee's, Bradley Fighting Vehicles and hands on looks and instruction of small arms.
Right next to the Kent Safety Fair. All 3 days.
Kent Valley Artist's "Art Show"
The
"Kent Valley Artists" provide us with our annual Kent Cornucopia Art Show, in the
Rose Garden Park (1st & Meeker). All 3 days.
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