Greetings! It’s time for more summer fun! We are excited to announce Auburn's 2016 AugustFest and we hope you consider joining us as a vendor, a participant, a sponsor, or a spectator.
Below are the event components for 2016:
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Friday, August 12 | AugustFest 5K SUMMER STRIDE
7pm | Les Gove Park
A fun run held in conjunction with the Summer Sounds & Cinema concert and outdoor movie at Les Gove Park. The chip-timed run is flat, easy and fun for all ages. Sponsored in part by Auburn Sports Physical Therapy.
Save 30% off your race registration through Wednesday, July 27 with coupon code AUBURN.
Register online or download the 5K Summer Stride entry form
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Saturday, August 13 | Auburn Days PARADE
11am | Main Street in downtown Auburn
The Auburn Days Parade will feature a variety of marching bands, drill teams, dancers, one-of-a-kind cars, plus so much more. The parade route travels west along Main St. from E St. NE to A St. NW.
Apply online or download a parade application - application deadline is Thursday, July 28.
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COMMUNITY FAMILY FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 13 | Auburn’s AUGUSTFEST
11am-8pm | Les Gove Park
Auburn's AugustFest will include two entertainment stages, a beer garden, food vendors, craft and specialty vendors, community and non-profit vendors, a car show, a literary showcase & small press fair, as well as several free activities including Bocce, face painting, two Artrageous hands-on art activities, an indoor playground, the Discovery Playground, a spray playground, and much more. A $10 wristband will get you unlimited access to 9 inflatables, tubs o' fun, a four-person gyrotron (open 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM), as well as a rock-wall, a train, a pony ride, and mini golf (11:00 AM - 7:30 PM)! Wristband sales are available at the festival in three separate locations from 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM. Pre-purchase available for just $5. Please note, additional fees required for zip line experience and vendor related activities.
General Vendor Application | Sponsor Opportunities
(on a space available basis only)
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Pre-Sale Wristbands: $5
(available online through August 12 at 12 noon)
Pre-Sale Wristband: $5 (Event Day price is $10).
Wristband activities during AugustFest will provide unlimited access to 9 inflatables, tubs o' fun, a four-person gyrotron (must be 52 inches tall) (all open 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM), as well as a rock-wall, and mini golf (11:00 AM - 7:30 PM) and a train, a pony ride (11:00 AM - 8:00 PM)! Please note, additional fees required for zip line experience and vendor related activities. All pre-sold wristbands will be available for pick-up at the front desk of the Auburn Community & Event Center (located at 910 9th Street SE) beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 13. Limit 10 pre-sale wristbands per person. No refunds for pre-purchased wristbands.
Online wristband sales.
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Saturday, August 13 | Commemorative CAR SHOW
12-5pm | Les Gove Park
A fun Car Show for Antique, Classic, Hot Rod, Street Rod, Muscle, and Unique Cars. Awards in 15 Categories. Free Dash Plaque for first 100 to register.
$10 per car entry/$15 day of show
Register online or download a car show entry form.
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The City of Auburn has a long history
of producing community special events. Petpalooza, the award-winning pet
festival in May attracts over 15,000 participants and 150+ vendors, KidsDay in
June attracts over 12,000 participants and 100+ vendors; Auburn’s 4th of July
festival attracts nearly 15,000 participants; and the Veteran’s Day Parade and
Observance in November includes over 25,000 spectators and nearly 5,000 parade
participants.
We look forward to making Auburn’s AugustFest a fantastic celebration of our community this
summer.
For complete information, sponsor opportunities and
all applications or entry forms, visit www.auburnwa.gov/augustfest, call 253-804-5049 or email augustfest@auburnwa.gov.
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