Things are heating up in Hermon as preparations are made to celebrate over 20 years of hosting Summer Sizzlers! Hermon Summer Sizzler, photo credit Todd Douglass, Douglass Photography Hermon Summer Sizzler, photo credit Todd Douglass, Douglass PhotographyStarted by former Hermon Parks and Recreation Director Scott Perkins in 2005 as a way to bring the community together, current Director Lindsey Ouellette has kept the tradition going, as the event has grown, year after year. Hermon Summer Sizzler, photo credit Todd Douglass, Douglass Photography Hermon Summer Sizzler, photo credit Todd Douglass, Douglass Photography"The Summer Sizzler is a full day of family-friendly activities, beginning with a Slime Run and 5K/10K Road Race in the morning and continuing throughout the day with a car show, 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, carnival games, face painting, local vendors, food trucks, circus performances, a dance performance, a community BBQ, cornhole tournament, free Darling's Ice Cream, and ending with fireworks at 8:45 p.m."Hermon Summer Sizzler, photo credit Todd Douglass, Douglass Photography Hermon Summer Sizzler, photo credit Todd Douglass, Douglass PhotographyThe Slime Race is scheduled for 8 AM, with the Road Race to follow at 8:30 AM. Hermon Summer Sizzler, photo credit Todd Douglass, Douglass Photography Hermon Summer Sizzler, photo credit Todd Douglass, Douglass PhotographyFor a full rundown of events and times, you can find more information about this year's Hermon Summer Sizzler event at the Hermon Rec Website, here. Hermon Summer Sizzler, photo credit Todd Douglass, Douglass Photography Hermon Summer Sizzler, photo credit Todd Douglass, Douglass Photography10 Top Maine Summer Bucket List Answers Gallery Credit: Allyssa Marson8 Must-Visit Maine Summer Fairs Happening This August Small-town charm, big summer fun — don’t miss these Maine fairs.