By Ryan Duey

The Solomon Festival Committee is excited to announce the Solomon Festival on Friday, July 19th, and Saturday, July 20th, themed “Aloha Summer – Small Town Paradise.”

The festival begins with a Baby Beauty Contest at 6:00 p.m., followed by a parade at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Family Fun Fest with team competitions, fire performances, and Tropical Karaoke at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday starts with the Cub Scout Flag Raising at 7:45 a.m. and Pancake Feed at 8:00 a.m. Activities through Saturday include a car show, volleyball tournament, Vendor Village, kids’ activities, and traditional events like the Hay Scramble and Turtle Races. Afinke Machine will perform during the day, and the festival ends with a Street Dance at 9:00 p.m. featuring the Sunset Sinners.

The Medallion Hunt sponsored by Marshall Motors is currently going on and offers a $250 prize for the lucky winner. For more information on this year’s event, visit the festival’s Facebook Page.