Mark your calendars for the inaugural K-Fest — Knightdale Kids Education Festival — a new festival in the Town of Knightdale NC. Be there for a wide variety of activities including back-to-school and educational options, on Saturday, September 10, 2016, 10am-7pm, at Knightdale Station Park Amphitheater.
Understanding that education is the pathway to success, the mission of K-Fest is to connect youth with local non-profits, educational and cultural arts opportunities they may not otherwise be exposed to. This collaborative effort of community partners plays an important role in strengthening the educational component in Knightdale and Eastern Wake County.
K-Fest includes:
- student talent showcase
- Local artists and interactive art stations
- Local performers and bands, including Student talent, Phoenix Lei, Jus Once, and Midnight Star as the featured, headliner band.
- Food trucks, including Kona Ice, Two Roosters Ice Cream, Bo’s Kitchen, Flatz, Phonomenal Dumplings,Chick N Que, Buddhalicious, Virgil’s Jamaica, Captain Cookie, C&J Funnel Cakes, and more.
- Inflatables for kids
- A backpack/school supply giveaway
- Food drive collection during the event
- Bookmobile and reading corner
- Farmers market
- IdentAKid
- Healthy living information
- and much more
Non-profits, faith-based groups, education partners, and more are contributing to make this festival a great success. More details will be released as the event date approaches.
Contact Megan Thornton at 919.217.2236 for vendor requirements or for K-Fest information.
