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Taste of Rathdrum set for Saturday

Brian Walker | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 years, 5 months AGO
by Brian Walker
| August 12, 2016 9:00 PM

RATHDRUM — The fourth annual Taste of Rathdrum will be held on Saturday at Majestic Park from noon to 9 p.m.

The event — which will feature food vendors, music, a car show, barbecue contest and kids games — is organized by the Rathdrum Parks and Recreation Department.

"Come out and enjoy a fun-filled day at the park," said Eric Singer, parks and recreation director.

There is no admission to the event.

The park is at 6026 W. Majestic Ave. on the south side of town, near the water tower east of Meyer Road.

Food vendors will be open from noon to 9 p.m. There will be kids games, a juggler, watersides and bounce houses available. The park also has a splash park and playground.

The classic rock band Borgata will perform from 1 to 2:30 pm. The Kelly Hughes Band will play country hits from 6 to 9 p.m.

A 3 p.m., a hot-dog-eating contest will be held and a beer and wine garden will open in the pavilion.

The Napa Auto Parts People's Choice Classic Car Show will be held from noon to 5 p.m.

Hot-dog-eating competitors and car show entrants can pre-register at the Parks and Recreation office.

Barbecue contestants will be cooking ribs and chicken all day and, at 5 p.m., they will turn in their best barbecue for judging. Spots are still available to compete in the non-sanctioned cookoff.

First- through third-place awards will be given and one competitor will be named "Pitmaster" for the best overall score.

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