For Immediate Release:
May 7, 2008
Contact: Communications Specialist
Lisa Wilson, 303-538-7282
Recreation Manager
Jan Kiehl, 720-977-5906
Summer fun kicks off at Thorntonfest!
Popular summer festival is May 17 in Thornton
THORNTON, CO…Thornton’s annual summer festival, Thorntonfest, takes place Saturday, May 17 on the Multipurpose Fields, at 108th and Colorado from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities for the day include:
- The Marketplace: featuring a Craft Fair that offers a great opportunity to find that special gift. There will also be dozens of Business Exhibitors and Service Groups highlighting their services and products
- Community Pet Hospital's Paw Fest for pets and pet owners, with microchipping, discounted pet vaccinations, a national canine Frisbee competition, dog agility competitions and demonstrations, pet vendors, creature features and more
- Kids Korner: featuring bungee trampolines, a climbing wall, the T-Mobile Mini-Train, children's amusements and more
- Youth Sports Area: Interactive activities, demonstrations and representatives from many of the community's youth sports groups
- The Marketplace Stage will feature performances by Dotsero, Kory Brunson presented by KYGO, Boogielicious, The Miles Apart Band, Pharaohs of Funk, and FACE
- Arbor Day tent: Thornton’s Forestry staff will offer help with lawn and garden issues
- Grease Monkey presents the Mile Hi Cruisers Classic Car Show, featuring a huge display of classic cars and hot rods
- Family Health Fair: an easy way to get information on area health services
- Life Safety House: Kids can learn lifesaving lessons about what to do in a fire
New this year: Two Beer Gardens for adults to relax and socialize while enjoying an ice cold beverage and the Battle of the Bands, where local youth bands will be showcased.
Thorntonfest will also feature a City Services Tent with representatives from various City departments to answer City-related questions.
For a complete list of Thorntonfest activities and sponsors, go to www.cityofthornton.net .
If you’re interested in live shots for your morning newscast call Lisa Wilson
at 303-538-7282.
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