Quaker Steak & Lube Summer Carnival kicks off
SHARON, Pa. (WKBN)- Thursday is the start of Quaker Steak & Lube Summer Carnival in Sharon.
This is the second year it's hosting this event.
This event is named Coops Carnival. It's a Chicken4Charity event that raises money for various community causes, and it plans to grow bigger every year.
There's plenty of new activities at this year's event, including chicken bingo, kids chicken calling contest, winner winner chicken dinner raffle, community bingo, a dunk tank, and new midway rides.
There will also be games and concessions. The restaurant will also be open to those who wish to walk in.
Organizers say this event is unique because of the number of nonprofits invited to help raise funds for their cause.
'You're going to see a lot of different faces and representatives of places in our community that you can come down and support them. We're serving as the hub as this main venue that you can come and enjoy all of those and support many different businesses and organizations in our community,' said Taylor Sherman of Quaker Steak & Lube.
Chicken wings are one of the most popular foods at Quaker Steak so you can expect plenty of chicken-themed activities. This includes Cock-a-doodle Brew House, which will be a wine and beer garden; a chicken-themed ride; and Quaker Steak's mascot, Coop, will be at the event.
On top of rides, games, and food, there will be entertainment that will be on hand. There will be live music today through Saturday, including Tarra Layne from season 11 of The Voice, who will be performing tomorrow night at 7 p.m.
A DJ will be coming in on Sunday to entertain the crowd. Organizers say the weather will not get in their way of the fun this weekend and say it's going to be a good time for anyone who stops by.
'We're expecting to have a great turnout, hoping that the weather holds off for us, and works in our favor. But we're not planning to have any rain that slows us down from our fun. So this being a four-day event, we know that there will be plenty of graduations happening, summer events kicking off. So any day that may fit your schedule, we have something for you,' Sherman said.
The event kicks off today and will run through Sunday. The festivities will start at 5 p.m.
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