Slice of Summer
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 10, 2023 (rain date: June 17)
Date: Saturday, June 18, 2022
Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
For All Ages
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Graham Around Courthouse Square
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Come join us at Slice of Summer, a water-based festival in the streets of downtown Graham, brought to you by Graham Recreation & Parks and Alamance Arts! Enjoy food trucks, live music by Pantasia Steel Band, lots of fun splashing in the streets, and a Slip ‘N Slide down Main Street! This is a free family-friendly event.
As a reminder, smoking/vaping, pets, and drones are not allowed at this event.
Rain date: Saturday, June 25, 2022
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 Slip ‘n Slide down Main Street!
• 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
• Alamance Arts – Cool Zone with kiddie pools, rubber duckies, & beach balls
• Alamance Arts – Paint Your Own Canvas Station
• Alamance Arts – Temporary Tattoo Station
• Character Photo Opportunity with a Mermaid Princess from Princess Parties of NC
• Character Photo Opportunity with a Pirate and a Siren
• Graham Fire Department will be overseeing the Super Soaker Zone and handing out ice pops
• Graham Recreation & Parks presents the Park & Play Mobile Recreation Van with Yard Games
• Kinfolk Cruise-In on East Elm Street (4-9pm)
• Kinfolk Concert with the South of Southern Band (7-9pm)
• Pantasia Steel Band
Downtown Businesses Participating
• Colonial Hardware – “Time to Sit Back & Unwind…Summertime” Chill Zone
• Gelah Couture – Interactive Games
• Little Oblivion Brewing Company – Chalk Art Station
• Press Coffee+Crepes – Offering Mermaid’s Dream & Cherry Blossom Iced Latte
• Suttons At The Wrike – candy treats
• Things Above – Offering Spiced Rum Latte (nonalcoholic) & Smooth Sailing Smoothie
Arts Vendors
• Color My Monday
• Painted Grape
• 64 Harvard
Food Trucks/Food Vendors
• Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Food Truck
• Burrito Bistro
• Kona Ice Kabana
• Also check out downtown businesses!
Food Vendor Interest
Vendor & Entertainment Interest
Parking Locations
Learn more about public parking locations in downtown Graham here.
Inclement Weather Updates
Any changes in the schedule and/or cancellations will be posted on the Graham Recreation & Parks Facebook page.
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Street Closure Information
On the day of the event, North & South Main Street and East & West Elm Street will close at 1:00pm and open at 9:00pm.
Questions? Please email Emma Griffin, Program Supervisor, or call (336) 513-5510.