Downtown Stayton will buzz later this month as the Santiam SummerFest celebrates its 20th anniversary.
“SummerFest brings thousands of people to Stayton’s historic downtown Third Avenue,” said Kelly Schreiber, executive director of the Stayton-Sublimity Chamber of Commerce. “Many are from out of town, perhaps getting their first look at the community. We work hard to make it a fun event with something for people of all ages to enjoy.”
SummerFest also offers businesses a chance to showcase their business and connect to potential customers, Schreiber said.
More than 100 vendors are expected Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Third Avenue. Offerings range from art and collectibles to business displays, food booths and entertainers. Visitors can feather their nests with vintage finds at Vintage Village, Third and Washington.
Kicking off the day is the Stayton Volunteer Firefighters Breakfast, all you can eat, 7-11 a.m. at Pioneer Park, Seventh and Marion. Cost is $5. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
It right next door to Stayton SummerFest Car Show with vintage, classic, antique, specialty, hot rods, street rods and muscle cars. The show runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Pioneer Park. At 3 p.m., more than 200 cars cruise up Marion to First. Cost is $10 if registered by July 15, $15 at the gate. Proceeds go to The Brent Strohmeyer Foundation. A shuttle will run from the car show to the street fair.
Downtown events start at 9 a.m. with the Pet Parade, lining up at the NW Preferred Federal Credit Union parking lot at Third and Florence and ending at the Family Dog Show, sponsored by Stayton Veterinary Clinic. Dog Show registration at Third and Virginia is at 9 a.m., a half hour before “Fido” struts his stuff.
The Entertainment Stage opens at 10, showcasing music, dance and other talent. The adjacent Food Court with covered seating will have an expanded offerings, including beer from Santiam Brewing Co.
New this year to Teen Scene is Human Foosball, and 3 -on-3 basketball returns, joining the Bed Races, 11 a.m.; KidZone, all day at Third and Marion; Street Art, sponsored by the Stayton Public Library Foundation; Historic Brown House tours; and the Rotary Club Ducky Derby at 3 p.m. from the creek bridge to the Community Center Park.
For information visit www.staytonsublimitychamber.org.
