The Bread of Life and Bonney Lake food banks are hoping for favorable weather when they kick off Hot August Nite, a summer fundraiser to benefit both organizations. The event will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at Allan Yorke Park in Bonney Lake.

In keeping with its theme, Food Bank Director Stew Bowen said the lineup of events will feature something for everyone – from shows highlighting hotrods and Harley Davidson motorcycles to a hotdog-eating contest and live music by the Icicle River Band, with performances from 2 to 4 p.m.

The Sumner-based band features Ron Hampton, Archie Eltz and Bill Snow on a variety of instruments including the banjo and mandolin, six- and 12-string guitars, bass, steel guitars, keyboard and piano.

Hot dog meals will be sold for $5 and from 2 to 4 p.m.

Attendees will also have the chance to make monetary donations or pledges, Bowen said.

If past support of the nonprofit organizations is any indication – both food banks have been recipients of generous areawide food drives – Bowen is confident the fundraiser will be a hit.

“Between the two food banks, we’re serving somewhere between 800 families a month,” he said. “That’s about 9,600 services, not including the summer lunch programs. This is our first fundraiser and we hope to make it an annual community event.”

For information, to volunteer or to make a donation, call 253-863-4043.