Sharon Hoyer devours half a watermelon in record time during the Old School 4th of July celebration in Port Townsend. (James Cook/for Peninsula Daily News)

Spectators take in the evening finale laser show at the Old School 4th of July celebration in Port Townsend. (James Cook/for Peninsula Daily News)

The Port Townsend robotics team, the Roboctopi, offer participants of all ages a chance to catch balls launched by one of its recent creations at the Old School 4th of July celebration in Port Townsend. (James Cook/for Peninsula Daily News)

Jamestown S’Klallam Singers, from left, Loni Greninger, Julie Prince Powers, Charlene Diick, Ann Tjemsland and Ginnie Kitzmiller open the entertainment at the Old School 4th of July celebration at Fort Worden. (James Cook/for Peninsula Daily News)

Kids take part in an impromptu tug of war during Port Townsend’s 4th annual Old School 4th of July celebration at Fort Worden. (James Cook/for Peninsula Daily News)