That was the message from the festival organisers this week as they prepared to kick off the sixth annual event tomorrow (Friday).
And the committee says that everything is in place for one of the best events yet - now all they are praying for is so
me good weather to make it a success.
"We are just adding the finishing touches to the agenda and everything is set for a great festival," said chairman, Liz Easton.
"We have a packed programme with a lot of different things from usual, as well as the old favourites and crowd pleasers, so now all we need is the weather to be good to us."
The festival will open with the youth music event on Friday afternoon from 1-4.30 p.m. featuring six of the top up-and-coming young bands chosen by a panel of judges through various heats over the past few months.
And tickets for both of the live music events in the marquee on Friday and Saturday nights are selling well, with only a handful left for Rockhammer on the Saturday night.
A grant of £1800 from the Kirkcaldy west area locality budget, along with generous sponsorship from local businesses has ensured the festival is financially secure, following fears that it may have to be scrapped because of onerous costs.
But with that removed, the committee has ensured there is something to please everyone, including the last minute addition of pole dancing lessons from Pole-O-Rama, and an appearance by Elvis.
"The parachute display team is set to come to the festival for about the third year running, and we are hoping that this year they will actually be able to land in the park, which has not been possible because of the weather in previous years," explained Liz.
"And the Army will also be here doing a big display as well as paint ball range and assault course."
In addition there will be vintage vehicle displays, the popular skate and bike competitions, majorette and drama performances, stalls, children's entertainers, eco exhibitions and workshops, arts and crafts and much more.
Saturday kicks off with the opening ceremony by Fife Free Press editor, Allan Crow, at 11 a.m. followed by a special performance of two self-penned songs from a collaboration between P7 pupils at Pathhead Primary School and elderly members of their community in a project designed to bridge the generation gap.
This will be followed by a parade around the park led by the Kirkcaldy Pipes and Drums before the weekend programme gets underway.
"We are really excited about the festival and we hope that everyone in Kirkcaldy and the surrounding area will come along and enjoy the events," said Liz .
TEN THINGS TO SEE ...
Official opening ceremony: 11 a.m. Saturday.
Live youth bands: 1-4.30 p.m. Friday.
Skate and bike competition: 1-3 p.m. Saturday.
Freefall parachute display:12 noon Saturday.
Vintage truck and fire engine display: Throughout Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Elvis appearances throughout the weekend.
Drive By Audio, Root System ,Universal You: Live music on Friday night
Rockhammer: Live music on Saturday night
Pole dancing demos Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Chain saw carving : Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dennis Alexander – four performances each day.
