Field Day set for Saturday at Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — Field Day, hosted by The Production Alliance and Fort Worden Hospitality, will start at 2 p.m. Saturday.

The annual summer kickoff celebration will be at Littlefield Green on Fort Worden, 200 Battery Way.

The opening ceremony at 2:25 p.m. will be followed at 2:30 p.m. by live Indie rock from local musicians Marco Marco and a youth talent show at 3:30 p.m.

Field Day also will have tug of war, sack races, the super field race and a watermelon eating contest.

Events will finish with a community portrait before an awards ceremony at 6 p.m.

Throughout the afternoon, Sugar Hill Farms will host the Bouncy Zone with the Giant Carousel Bouncy for the whole family, Jumping Jousting and a special unit for children 5 and younger.

The Bouncy Zone is free, but a $10 donation is welcomed.

The Kiwanis of Port Townsend will serve 1,000 free root beer floats on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 2:30 p.m.

Local carpenter John Edwards will provide an opportunity for people of all ages to learn a new skill and take a home a hand-made birdhouse.

Northwind Art School will host art projects, and Madrona MindBody will host “Stand, Stretch, Swivel & Wiggle” and “Stretch-N-Breathe” free all-age workshops.

Local food and beverage vendors Big Dawgs Hot Dogs, High Country Donuts, Gypsy Coffeehouse, Sugar Hill Farms, Fort Worden Hospitality and NW Cold Treats will be on site.

For more information, visit www.theproduction alliance.org.

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