Plum SummerFest at Larry Mills Park returns with traditional 3-day event

Michael DiVittorio TribLive Thu, Jun 20, 2024 • 09:27 PM

Megan Pattyn and her daughter, Emma, 6, both of Plum have a great view from atop a Ferris wheel at the borough’s seasonal celebration SummerFest at Larry Mills Park Thursday.- Michael DiVittorio | TribLive

Isabella Lombardi, 6, and her sister, Elliana Lombardi, 4, concentrate on a fishing game at Plum’s SummerFest kickoff at Larry Mills Park Thursday while their grandfather, Duane Cardamone, younger brother, Roman Lombardi, 2, mother, Cara Lombardi and grandmother, Deb Cardamone look on. The family is all from Plum.- Michael DiVittorio | TribLive

Plum’s three-day seasonal celebration at Larry Mills Park has begun.

SummerFest kicked off Thursday evening with a mix of carnival rides and games across from nonprofit and community group booths and food trucks.

It is the same layout as last year with C&L Shows providing all the bells and whistles, sights and sounds of a traveling amusement park.

Some of the popular rides included the 70-foot Ferris wheel, a giant slide and a carousel of children-sized cars complete with working horns.

Hundreds of people braved the heat for opening day including borough resident Abby Prokopik and her 1-1/2 year old son, Leo.

“It’s a fun summer family event for all ages; good food and really fun games,” Propkopik said.

Groups such as Plum Area Soccer Club were selling drinks and snacks to raise funds for their respective programs.

Plum police mingled with the crowd.

Festivities continue 5-10 p.m. Friday and 4-10 p.m. Saturday with a fireworks display as the festival’s finale.

Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.