Festival at Mount Si: Grand schedule of events

The annual Festival at Mount Si is August 9 through 11, 2013. All events are at Si View Community Park, 400 Orchard Drive, except the grand and kiddie parade, which are held on downtown streets. Fireworks are launched from Torguson Park.

The annual Festival at Mount Si is August 9 through 11, 2013.

All events are at Si View Community Park, 400 Orchard Drive, except the grand and kiddie parade, which are held on downtown streets. Fireworks are launched from Torguson Park.

Friday, Aug. 9

• Beer garden, 5 to 10 p.m., sponsored by the Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley

• Food booths, 6 to 9 p.m.

• Arts and crafts, 6 to 10 p.m. in the Si View gym

• Kids’ Fun Zone, 6 to 8 p.m.

• Arts in Festival Hall, 6 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 10

• Food booths, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Arts and crafts, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Arts in Festival Hall, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Si View gym

• Kiddie Parade, 10:15 a.m., sponsored by: Si View Metro Parks, Tour de Peaks and Scott’s Dairy Freeze

• Grand Parade, 10:30 a.m. on North Bend Way, sponsored by Snoqualmie Casino

• Kids’ Fun Zone, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Beer garden, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• Silent Auction, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds help fund the Festival at Mount Si.

• Blueberry Dessert Contest, 12:30 p.m., sponsored by Bybee  Farms

• Parade awards, 1:45 pm

• Cherry Pie Eating Contest, 2:15 p.m. at the Kids Area Tent, sponsored by Twede’s Cafe, youth and adult competitions. Space is limited.

•  Amazing Pet Contest, 4 p.m. at the Kids Area Tent.

Fireworks

• Fireworks, 9:45 p.m., at Torguson Park, sponsored by Wyrsch’s Towing, Mt. Si Chevron, and North Bend Shell

Sunday, Aug. 11

• 25th Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Tour de Peaks Bicycle Ride, at Shamrock Park next to Si View. Check-in is 7 to 10 a.m.

• Arts and crafts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Arts in Festival Hall, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Food booths, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Kids’ Fun Zone, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Beer garden, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by the Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley

• Annual Chili Cook-off, sponsored by North Bend Bar & Grill Tasting, begins at 1 p.m.; Winners announced at 2:45 p.m.; $300 first prize