Join the Fun at the Cypress Community Festival on July 23

Monday, July 11th, the Cypress City Council chamber was the site of an invasion by a small band of people wearing red Cypress Festival shirts worn by the members of the Cypress Community Festival Association. Leading this group of volunteers was 2011 Chair Heather Erickson, who warmly extended an invitation to attend the 31st Cypress Community Festival to be held on Saturday, July 23rd at Oak Knoll Park.

Everyone is invited to attend this city-wide celebration which starts with a 5K/10K run at 7:30 a.m. A delicious pancake breakfast hot off the grill will be served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. by the Cypress Kiwanis members for $5 per person.

At 9:00 a.m. the Festival officially begins with the National Anthem sung on the main stage by Jenna Welch. From then on, Festival guests will enjoy continuous entertainment throughout the day with four stages to choose from.

Audiences can line dance to songs performed by country music star Peter Brandon, along with country performers, Billy and the Bandits. Returning also to the Cypress Festival is popular Go Country FM Radio DJ Shawn Parr.

If you love hot stuff, be sure to get your Taster’s Choice Ballot kit after 12 noon to judge all the chili you want at the Chili Cook-off and Salsa Contest. And to douse that fire-tinkling sensation, you’ll find many food and beverage vendors to quench your thirst.

There are all sorts of arts and crafts to admire and buy from the many artisans offering their creations for sale. Kids and parents will have loads of fun at the children’s rides. Visitors will also find many booths to review in the Chamber Business Expo.

For car enthusiasts, there’s a car show displaying anything from muscle cars to vintage hot rods. Out in the out field, baseball fans will enjoy watching a friendly game. And this year the Cypress Police Canine Unit will be providing a canine demonstration.

Also appearing on the Cypress Festival Teen Stage from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd, are seven teen bands from Music and Arts, a Cypress music store. The teen bands are: Blue Diamond, SJK, Rock 2 Live, Blind Eye, the Middle, Karate Kick Drive Thru, and the Kicks.

All of the Music & Arts teen bands will be playing pop rock tunes and Rock 2 Live will perform rock songs. These teens are all talented and will showcase their musical skills for everyone to enjoy.

There’s plenty to see and do at the 31st Cypress Community Festival on Saturday, July 23, at Oak Knoll Park. Come out and join the fun. More details on the Festival can be found at the Festival website: http://www.cypressfestival.com/