Kid-friendly activities, a splash pad, live music, food and beverages will entertain young and old alike to combat the inevitable end-of-summer blues and raise money for charity. Sponsored by Hall County’s Parks and Leisure Department and the Gainesville Jaycees, the Laurel Summer Fest will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Highway, Gainesville. Steven Ellis, board member and social event coordinator for the Gainesville Jaycees, said he was thrilled when the Hall County Parks and Leisure Department contacted them to team up for this year’s festival.