The Golden Belt’s next summer bash is Party in the Park, set for Aug. 9 at Veterans Memorial Park. Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Amanda Gaddis described the event during Monday’s Great Bend City Council meeting.

“We’ll kick off the day starting at 9 a.m. on the north side of the park with mud volleyball,” Gaddis said. Teams can register at greatbendrec.com.

The vendor fair and food trucks will also open at 9 a.m. If anyone is interested, Gaddis said she is looking for a couple more.

At 10 a.m., the focus shifts to the east and south sides of the park and the ultimate water fight, the Kiwanis Wet and Dry Parade.

The Optimists Fun Zone will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering inflatables, temporary tattoos, and a balloon and bubble artist.

The Great Bend Police Department dunk tank will be back, and a new feature is a caricature artist coming from Kansas City.

The Shifters Car Club will have a car show from noon to five p.m.

Cornhole registration opens at 5:15 p.m. with a tournament starting at 6 at Al Burns Field.

All of the registration information can be found online at Explore Great Bend (exploregreatbend.com) or greatbendks.net.

The day will wrap up with concerts. Gates open at 6 pm. and the music will start at 6:30 p.m. The featured act is Savanna Chestnut, who was featured on Season 20 of “The Voice.” Killer Queen tribute band the Home Brew will also perform.