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The 41st annual SummerFest celebration offers something for everyone. The dates for 2007 are Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 15. This is the 10th year at the Northview School - Prairie Ridge Center site. Once again there will be many activities and events for the whole family to enjoy during our annual community celebration.

The carnival will start Thursday night and will again offer the popular "Sneak-a-Peak" rides at a reduced rate. Discounted rides will also be offered on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The festival will have many events during the long weekend including games, dances, softball tournament, a talent show, musical shows, booths, concessions and the fireworks finale on Sunday night.

The stage in the Leisure Garden will again have many activities and shows throughout the weekend.

The Northview Stadium will host the Talent Show on Friday night. Miss Sixteen contest on Saturday night, and Puttin' On The Hits Lip Sync contest on Sunday night. The SummerFest committee is now scheduling events and activities, please call the SummerFest number (963-8701) or Email if you are interested in being involved with Ankeny's summer celebration.