A fun-filled day for families is set for Saturday, August 16 at Liberty Street Park as the Washington- Wilkes Parks and Recreation holds "Fun in the Sun 2008."

The free event starts at noon and runs through 4 p.m., with a Dads' Grill-Off, watermelon-eating contests, fun and games, and concessions, Director Pete Gartrell said.

"For the Dads' Grill-Off, each dad is asked to bring his own grill, grilling tools, meat, and marinating sauce," Gartrell said. "A panel of judges will decide the winner."

Participants in the grill-off must call the Recreation Department at 706-678-1454 to sign up in advance.

The fun and games will include a water sprinkler and slip 'n' slide, a blow-up jumper, sack races and jump-rope contests, volleyball, basketball shooting contest, and face painting.

The watermelon-eating contest is open to all kids from ages 5 to 12.