SOUTH BEND, Wash. — The annual Come & Play on Labor Day weekend festival in South Bend runs Friday to Monday, Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.

First, get things started Thursday night before the main event. Tim’s Chester Tavern will hold a Don Weisel Memorial Texas Hold’em Tournament at 6 p.m. Misty Flowers will play live music at 101 Public house at 7 p.m.

Daily activities during the festival include pony rides, bouncy toys, Dan the Kite Man, jazz musician Lew Chapman performing at 101 Public House, a softball tournament, the oyster van, karaoke with Doug, a beer garden at 101 Public House, vendors and food booths.

Friday’s special events include the Greg Clements/Blair Warnstadt Memorial Softball Tourney behind Bud’s Lumber from 5:30 to 6:35 p.m.; proceeds will benefit Rick Gonzales, who suffered injuries in a tourney a few weeks ago. Anatize will play live music at 101 Public House from 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday sees a host of events all day. The salmon derby runs from dawn to 6 p.m.; tickets are $10 per day per person and are available at the Dennis Company and each morning from 5:30 to 7 a.m. at the South Bend boat launch. South Bend High School’s Milliam Field will hold Kiddie Races for children 12 and under starting at 9 a.m. Older festival-goers can take part in the Kiwanis 10K and a 2-mile run at 10 a.m.; both races start in Eklund Park. South Bend library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

At noon, follow the Kiddie Parade, starting at the Raymond Federal Bank parking lot and ending at Pioneer Grocery, where treats and prizes will be awarded. A Hay Scramble for children 9 and under will take place at 12:45 p.m. by the post office. Find bingo at the Chamber building from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy Banjo Boogie at Harley’s Bar & Grill in Raymond from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Raymond Elks Lodge. Pacific Seafoods will sponsor an oyster opening contest at 2:45 p.m. followed by an oyster eating contest at 3:30 p.m. next to Coast Oyster. Catch Anatize playing at 7 p.m. at 101 Public House or Hat Trick at Tim’s Chester Tavern at 8:30 p.m.

The festival continues Sunday. The salmon derby and softball tournament both keep going. Enjoy a Kiwanis Scholarship Breakfast at the Chamber building from 8 to 11 a.m., then stop by First Lutheran Church on Adams Street for fruit crisp dessert. The Grand Parade will take place at 1 p.m.; Virginia Basil will sing the National Anthem. Willapa Harbor Ministerial Association will collect donations for the food bank along the parade route. Well-known local musician Phil Davis is the 2014 Grand Marshal; a native of South Bend, Davis runs the family business, Davis Ins. & Realty, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Davis’ father, Jim, helped revive the Labor Day festival in 1961.

Enjoy Banjo Boogie at Tim’s Chester Tavern following the parade. Sheila’s Willapa Restaurant celebrates its grand opening with a pig roast, live music and a beer garden at 2 p.m. At dusk, watch fireworks over the Willapa River.

Monday sees an 11 a.m. Poker Paddle on the Willapa River, beginning at the dock at Robert Bush Park. Get your lucky rubber ducky for $5 at local retailers or from any festival committee member for the 1 p.m. Duck Races. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Don’t forget to wear your Labor Day button; the Labor Day Button Mystery Person will hand out prizes to button-wearers during the festival. Then, remember to turn in your button; drop boxes will be at Pioneer Grocery, Tim’s Chester Tavern and Bobbies Beauty Bar. Place your button in a ziplock bag along with your name and phone number. This year’s prizes are: a two-night stay at Chautauqua Lodge; a $50 cash prize; and a $25 cash prize. Winners will be drawn Sept. 15.