The second annual Narragansett Backyard Carnival is Saturday, Aug. 25 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 50 Conanicus Road.

The small, family-run event was completely conceptualized by local kids, and the carnival is also staffed by the kids as well. All proceeds benefit Grace Reddington – the Race for Grace – and go toward research to treat Retts Syndrome.

For an article on last year’s carnival by Kyle Doubrava, click here. Cheryl Butler also wrote a profile of Grace in May 2011 – you can read it by clicking here.

Admission for the carnival is $3, and this lets you play as many games as you want. There will also be treats available for purchase, and everyone attending will get a prize.

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