Sports-Fest 2011 to Kick-Off New School Year

Cary will have a chance to demonstrate their physical side at the fourth annual fall SportsFest 2011.

The showcase hosted by the Cary Grove Chamber of Commerce is meant to bring out the community's passion for sports and fitness.

There will be free rock climbing for kids, free games and activities and free chances to win prizes, including five skybox seat tickets to the Chicago Cubs game on Sept. 3, which is sponsored by Sage Products, Inc.

The event, , is a family friendly outing for local residents and a great way to end the summer, a chamber press release said.

Vendors include local youth sports clubs such as the Cary Grove Junior Trojan Youth Football, Cary Youth Baseball, Cary Soccer Association, Cary Matmen Wrestlers and sports and fitness related businesses and resources.

Kids will also have the opportunity to win a new bike from Walmart by competing in an obstacle course challenge sponsored by New Balance Athletic Shoes Crystal Lake.

The event will also feature outdoor entertainment and food, and demonstrations all day, from poms and cheer-leading, to jazzercise and karate.

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.  

Date: August 21 

Location: Feinberg Court Business District near .