This seems as good a time as any to throw this out there to the Vallo masses to see what kind of interest there may be in such an event.
Slayer's Cake would like to host a big community wide picnic of sorts in early September, assuming it doesn't get cancelled due to time travel or hand monsters or killer turkeys. We'd partner with other local businesses and food trucks to provide plenty to eat. There would also be lots of activities and games for kids (young and old). Music provided by local musicians.
Because my thoughts for the event are styled after the festivals we used to have back in mine and Vax's childhood home before, I was also thinking of having a Gem of Vallo competition--basically a talent show/evening wear competition open to all walks of life. Maybe a pie eating contest? Dessert contest?
More details would come later but, before I go too far down this tunnel, would you lot be interested?