Dust off your parrot and get out your best eye patch for this year’s Tri-Town Summer Festival, themed “Pirates and Scallywags Walk the Plank,” and running Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 4-7.

Festival committee chairperson Julia Rose says a bunch of new events have been added to the four days this year, beginning Friday night with the 4-Man AmazingTreasure Hunt, beginning at 6 at the Brasher-Winthrop Fire Department. Teams depart on an “Amazing Race” style pursuit of treasure, but no motorized vehicles can be used. Contestants may walk, ride bikes or even roller blade. The winners receive a treasure chest full of prizes.

Saturday features the return of the 10th Mountain Division Band in the parade at 11 a.m., with an added treat of a free performance following the parade at the arena. Then there’s a new eating contest at PrimaBella’s, with pizza for the kids and hot dogs for adults. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Also new on Saturday is a blind tricycle rally with blindfolded adults being directed by kids, and two free outdoor movies on a 20-foot screen in the high school athletic field at night.

For the first time, North Lawrence is having a chicken barbecue and lawn mower races at 11 a.m. Sunday, and people will see if their cardboard boats can stay afloat in the first-ever cardboard boat races at the high school.

The full list of events follows:

• Thursday, Aug. 4 -- 1-4 p.m. BBQ Lunch (Brasher Falls Family Health Center) Free hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and drink; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Senior "Yo-Ho-Ho" (LBSH) You must be a senior pirate to hang with us at this one; 6 p.m. Logo Coloring Contest Entry Deadline (IGA) Must be 12 years old or younger. Coloring sheets will be available at the IGA from July 22-Aug. 4; 6:30 p.m. SLC Hall of Fame (SLC Auditorium); 9 p.m. Corey Jock Home Run Derby (Arena) Hit a home run under the lights - just like the big leagues. No age limits - boys and girls. Nominal entry fee for adults. Ribbons will be handed out at event.

• Friday, Aug. 5 -- ?-6 p.m. Sidewalk Art Contest (Rescue Squad to Pit Stop Pub) Ages 1-100. Winning ribbons will be available at Carnival of Fun on Saturday. (Rain date - Sunday 'til noon); 8:30 a.m. Youth "Swing the Lead" (Meadowbrook Golf Course) Event ribbons will be handed out; 10:30 a.m. Stories in the Park (Brasher Park); 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hayride & Lion's Cub Ice Cream Social (Playground) Must be accompanied by adult at playground; 11 a.m. Brasher Forest Trail Ride (NYSDEC Station) No motorized vehicles allowed; 4-6 p.m. Chicken BBQ (K of C); 6-8 p.m. 4-Man AmazingTreasure Hunt (BWFD) Team registrations begin at 5:30. No motorized vehicles allowed. Must have at least one team member 13 years or older; 7 p.m. Class of '81 Reunion (Pit Stop Pub); 9 p.m. Parade Marshals & Fireworks (Bus Garage) The 3 town marshals will be announced. Stay for the best fireworks in the North Country!

• Saturday, Aug. 6 -- 8 a.m. 5K Walk/Run (Arena) The $10 donation benefits children's charities. Event ribbons will be handed out; 9 a.m. Frog Jumping Contest (Arena) Event ribbons will be handed out; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Open House/Art Show (Brasher Falls United Methodist Church) Free refreshments; 10 a.m. Parade Line-Up (SLC); 10:30-1:30 p.m. Carnival of Fun (Arena) Lots of fun games, huge slide, bouncy house, and obstacle course along with face painting; 11 a.m. "Pirates and Scallywags" Parade (SLC to Agway) Cash prizes for top 5 themed entries. Parade awards will be handed out at closing ceremonies on Sunday; 1 p.m. Live entertainment with Kicking Kountry Cloggers (LBSH); 1 p.m. Adult Kickball (Arena) Event ribbons will be handed out; 2-4 p.m. Live Music with Spare Change (Erin's Isle); 2 p.m. Eating Contests (Primabella's) Young Buckaneer division: pizza. Old Mate division: hot dog; 2-5 p.m. Wine Tasting (Spirits of Downtown) High Peaks Winery creations made by hometown wine maker, Matt Whalen. Must be 21 years or older; 4 p.m. Duck/Turtle Race (Riverside Campgrounds) Which swims faster a duck or turtle? Find out $5/duck or turtle; 5 p.m. Steak Dinner (Brasher-Winthrop Fire Department); 6-9 p.m. Live music with Spare Change (Erin's Isle); 6 p.m. Class of '81 Reunion (Legion); 8:30 p.m. Outdoor Movie - animated (SLC Football Field) Free - donations accepted on 21-foot screen. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Movie is rated PG; 10:30 p.m. Outdoor Movie – 80s classic (SLC Football Field) Free. Movie is rated PG - has some language and some images that might not be suitable for small children.

• Sunday, Aug. 7 -- 11 a.m.-noon, Fishing Derby (Tower Pond) Open to ages 1-15. All catches will be thrown back. Event ribbons will be handed out; 1 p.m. SLC Lacrosse Alumni Game (SLC); 1-4 p.m. Live music with Old Time Fiddlers (LBSH); 2 p.m. Chicken BBQ & Lawn Mower Races (North Lawrence Park) Event ribbons will be handed out; 2 p.m. Cardboard Pirate Ship Flotilla Contest (SLC) The one that floats the longest wins. Entry rules posted on "Home" tab. Event ribbons will be handed out; 3 p.m. Co-ed Beach Volleyball (behind Arena); 6 p.m. Closing Ceremonies (SLC Auditorium) slideshow grand finale.