A street party is one of summer's best quick escapes, and Olde Burien will roll out its zesty version for the fourth year in a row on Saturday, July 12. From noon to midnight, the free Olde Burien Block Party dishes up a rainbow of amusements to please event-goers of all ages, from magic act to reggae-infused rock and roll.

The party grows more interactive each year, with event-goers taking part in activities that include ice cream- and sausage-eating contests, a karaoke contest, unbeatable store specials and a drawing for a $500 Olde Burien shopping spree. New this year are carnival games, including a dunking tank. As always, event-goers can put the chill on the heat with a cool brew or some fine wine served in one of the event's beer gardens situated outside Olde Burien eateries.

From the moment the party fires up at noon, look for fortune tellers, face painters, musician and jugglers on Southwest 152nd Street, which will close to vehicular traffic in Olde Burien at 9 a.m. The event's main stage lineup includes:

1 to 2:30 p.m. - Burien City Ballbangers (classic rock and roll)

3 to 4 p.m. - Roget de Man (family entertainment, including juggling and magic)

4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - The Cause (rock with a reggae flavor)

6 to 6:30 p.m. - Sausage-Eating and Ice Cream-Eating Contests followed by grand prize drawing for $500 Olde Burien shopping spree

6:45 to 8 p.m. - K.J. Sherman (original music on acoustic guitar)

8 to 9 p.m. - The Evin Rudes (classic rock and roll)

9 to 10 p.m. - Live karaoke contest (Burien Idol)

10 p.m. to 11 p.m. - The Evin Rudes (classic rock and roll)

With store specials galore, the party is the perfect time to scope out the novel offerings in Olde Burien businesses. Produced by the Discover Burien Association and the Olde Burien Retail Group to thank customers and the community for their support, the party is sponsored by Waterbrook Winery, Pyramid Breweries, Blue Moon Brewing Company and Puget Sound Energy. Discover Burien is a nonprofit organization that works on the economic development and marketing of the city.

The party centers on Southwest 152nd Street between Ambaum Boulevard Southwest and Tenth Avenue Southwest. For more information, call (206) 941-7199 or go online to www.shopoldeburien.com.