Cooling down at Town Square Plaza during the Kent Cornucopia Days. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Cooling down at Town Square Plaza during the Kent Cornucopia Days. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

A cool time during sunny weather at Kent Cornucopia Days | Photos

52nd annual street festival draws thousands to downtown

People filled the streets of downtown Kent July 11-13 during the 52nd annual Kent Cornucopia Days.

Streets were closed for three days for the many vendors selling handmade jewelry, yard art, homemade sauces, 12th-man themed accessories and many other items. A food court, music, car show, annual 5K Fun Run and the Grand Parade on were part of the festival that attracts thousands.

Kent Cornucopia Days organizers issued a special thanks on social media to Amazon.com, the Kent Lions Foundation, Kent Parks, the city of Kent, vendors, sponsors and many volunteers for making the festival a success.


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Kent Cornucopia Days featured many vendors. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Cornucopia Days

Kent Cornucopia Days featured many vendors. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Cornucopia Days

People walk the downtown streets during Kent Cornucopia Days, which were July 11-13. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Cornucopia Days

People walk the downtown streets during Kent Cornucopia Days, which were July 11-13. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Cornucopia Days

Moby Duck, the Seafair Pirates float, in the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade on Sunday, July 13. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Cornucopia Days

Moby Duck, the Seafair Pirates float, in the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade on Sunday, July 13. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Cornucopia Days

Ice cream cones were a popular item during the sunny Kent Cornucopia Day July 11-13. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Ice cream cones were a popular item during the sunny Kent Cornucopia Day July 11-13. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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