Even though August and some of the last days of summer are upon us, we can still enjoy recreation, the outdoors and other events while they last. And next Thursday evening, Roseville Central Park Foundation is hosting their first ever Flying Colors Community Festival.
The first event of its kind by the Foundation, Director Harv Moen said the previous annual fundraiser of a dinner and raffle was too expensive and tickets were sold at too high of prices.
"We asked ourselves, what can we do differently?" Moen said.
Partnering with Roseville Parks and Recreation, the Foundation decided to host a more community and family-friendly event, and the Flying Colors Community Festival was born.
Admission to the event is free, and attendees can enjoy a variety of fun activities. Inflatable fun, removable tattoos, a bird release by the Raptor Center, an animal release, live entertainment, puppet shows, raffles and kite stunt demos are all included in the event lineup. Some of the notable events for the night include kite building and tethered hot air balloon rides.
Moen said the Foundation's last major project was installing bathrooms at the Central Park Arboretum, which are now enjoyed by visitors and greatly appreciated by wedding parties.
"The next main project is way signage...replacing the signs along the paths at Central Park" Moen said. The Foundation hopes to have the first sign built and displayed at the upcoming Festival.
If you would like more information about the Flying Colors Community Festival, please contact the Roseville Central Park Foundation or check out rosevillecentralpark.com. And don't forget to join us Thursday August 9, 5-9pm at the Dale Street Fields!
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