Slice of Summer
Inclement Weather Update for the Slice of Summer event on June 28 as of 4:00pm: The Slice of Summer event is officially underway from 4:00pm to 7:00pm (weather permitting)! We’re keeping an eye on the weather and will share any updates on the event website and our Facebook page.
About
About
Slice of Summer
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
For All Ages
Cost: Free
Location: 100 & 200 blocks of West Elm Street and sections of 100 blocks of North & South Maple Street
Come join us at Slice of Summer, a water-based festival in the streets of downtown Graham, established in 2018, brought to you by Graham Recreation & Parks! Enjoy food trucks, lots of fun splashing in the streets, and a Slip ‘N Slide! This is a free, family-friendly event.
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 Slip ‘n Slide!
• 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
• Interactive Playgrounds Climb-N-Challenge
• 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)
• Interactive Playgrounds Slip ‘N Slide Water Attractions: Wipe-Out Slide, Liquid Magma Slide, Tie Dye Splash Down, Enchanted Forest
• 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
Dunk Tank Schedule:
3:00–3:30 — Ofc. Maldonado
3:30–4:00 — Lt. Barnes & Jessica Abbott (Evidence Tech)
4:00–4:30 — Ofc. Tucker
4:30–5:00 — Ofc. Riley
5:00–5:30 — Ofc. Anemaet
5:30–6:00 — Cpt. Velez
6:00–6:30 — Ofc. Walker
6:30–7:00 — Sgt. Sakin
Food Trucks/Food Vendors
• Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
• Fiya Pit Food Trailer
• Quench 305
• Wrights Italian Ice
• & Downtown Businesses!
• 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
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.
Stay Up To Date
Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on additions to the event and any inclement weather updates.
Street Closure Information
On the day of the event, 100 & 200 blocks of West Elm Street and sections of 100 blocks of North & South Maple Street will close at 1:30pm and open at 8:00pm. Parking spaces (those where hoses need to be run for the attractions from hydrants, roughly 20 spaces) on the south side of West Elm Street will close at 8:00am on the day of the event.
Questions? Please email Emma Griffin, Program Supervisor, or call (336) 513-5510.
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