Ready, set, eat!

The free watermelon-eating contest is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Saturday at Olive Quigley Park behind the Snoqualmie Valley Young Life booth. Competitors will race to be the first to finish their portion of watermelon, in a hands-free eating challenge.

The free watermelon-eating contest is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Saturday at Olive Quigley Park behind the Snoqualmie Valley Young Life booth. Competitors will race to be the first to finish their portion of watermelon, in a hands-free eating challenge.

Participants will be divided by age groups: Ages 5 to 7; 8 to 10; 11 to 13; and 14 and older. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present. There may be some adjustment to age brackets depending on the number of participants signed up.

Registration forms are available online at http://svyl.younglife.org and at the event. Return all forms by 1 p.m.

Winners will receive ribbons and their names will be announced from the main stage. The event is organized by Snoqualmie Valley Young Life.