Join in the fun and the festivities!
In celebration of the
17th birthday of the City of University Place, we cordially invite you to join us for the fun-filled University Place Festival on Saturday, Aug. 4 at Cirque Park from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. UP, our University Place Festival Mascot, will be there to greet festival-goers and bring spirit to the event. Why not take a picture or two with UP? UP loves to get into pictures.
Are you a sports fan?
For the baseball enthusiasts, following up on last year's incredible softball game between U.P. Police and West Pierce Fire & Rescue, this year will find the two departments competing not just with each other, but also playing our Community Connector Partner, the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB). If you're a soccer devotee, you'll want to take advantage of the opportunity to hone your skills with the best in soccer trainers from
ESPN Desportes. Or for the more out-of-the-box sports-lover, thanks to Safeway for the truckload of melons, the
watermelon eating contest is back for yet another year of mouthwatering laughter.
Or will you be looking for entertainment?
With a Main Stage that will feature music from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., there's something for everyone. The day will start off with the winners of the CORE Summer Concert Series Battle of the Bands,
The Mural Project, whose style is alternative/rock. The rest of the day will include:
Cloud Chowder, a youth trio with bluesy rock music; the
Groovin’ Higher Jazz Orchestra, a 15-piece brass band of blues, swing and contemporary;
Maia Santell & House Blend's blues band;
Rock n’ Roll Magic, bringing music from the sixties to the eighties; and finishing up the evening,
Shambala, a Three Dog Night Tribute Band. For more information check out the
Band Bios.
And for the admirer of "everything else"...
With their
Blackhawks and Apaches for viewing, the 16th CAB promises to be a highlight of this year's Festival. The
Kids Zone will bring bounce to the birthday bash, while our beloved Fire Department and their big rigs will provide some tricky water activities. We will have a
wonderful food court and, back by popular demand, the
Cheers West Beer & Wine Garden.
Of course, there will be many vendors and art booths for browsing and purchasing unique goods and services. To top off the fun, the evening will culminate in a
movie night! Bring a chair, bring a friend and sit a spell. This is a great place to say ‘howdy’ to your neighbor.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, call Barbara Lee at 253.564.4061 or the University Place Volunteer Center at 253.223.0039.
The first 400 visitors to the University Place Festival’s Information Booth will receive a commemorative magnet.
Schedule of events
Non-food Vendor Application
Food Vendor Application
List of sponsors