Slice of Summer
About
About
Slice of Summer
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
For All Ages
Cost: Free
NEW! Location: Bill Cooke Park • 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253
Join us for Slice of Summer, a water-themed festival hosted by Graham Recreation & Parks at its new 2026 location, Bill Cooke Park. Slice of Summer was established in 2018 in the streets of downtown Graham. Enjoy food trucks, splashing fun, and giant water fun! This free, family-friendly event is perfect for all ages.
As a reminder, smoking/vaping, pets, and drones are not allowed at this event. (no rain date)
Patrons should wear appropriate clothing for getting wet:
• Be sure to come dressed to be active, to get soaked, and in gear that can withstand the action of the water attractions!
• Quick-dry clothing – shirts and shorts must be worn on all rides/attractions
• Bathing suits are recommended under the cover-ups
• Tennis shoes or water shoes (flip-flops are discouraged)
• Sunscreen
• YOU WILL GET WET!!!
Special Attractions & Fun Features
• NEW! Bubble Zone
• Graham Fire Department’s Super Soaker Zone will feature lessons in fire prevention
• Graham Fire Department’s Explorers selling slices of watermelon ($1 per slice) (tentative)
• Interactive Playgrounds Water Attractions: Wipe-Out Slide, Liquid Magma Slide, Enchanted Forest; Dry Attractions: Go to the Zoo, Animal Ark
• Park & Play Mobile Recreation Area presented by Graham Recreation & Parks
• Sprinkler Zone
• Graham Police Department‘s “Dunking Donuts” Dunking Booth ($5 for 3 balls) – Come dunk your favorite Graham Police Officer – all proceeds will benefit Special Olympics North Carolina – purchase your dunking throws here (coming soon!)
Dunk Tank Schedule:
TBD – coming soon!
Food Trucks/Food Vendors
• Cluckin Batter
• Gnam Gnam Gelato Mebane
• Miles of Sweetness
• Philly’s Corner Ice
• See the Food Vendor Interest Form if interested in being a vendor at this year’s event!
Food Vendor Interest
Vendor & Entertainment Interest
Parking Locations
Event map coming soon with parking locations!
Inclement Weather Updates
Any changes in the schedule and/or cancellations will be posted on the Graham Recreation & Parks Facebook page.
Stay Up To Date
Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on additions to the event and any inclement weather updates.
Questions? Please email Michelle Shaffer, Program Supervisor, or call (336) 513-5510.
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