Viola Valley Homecoming will kick off this Saturday, Aug. 8, with a wide array of activities that are family oriented.This year’s event begins at 10 a.m. with a parade. Throughout the day, visitors can get involved with various competitions including homemade ice cream, karaoke, a lawnmower pull and a pedal pull, or enjoy the displays such as vintage cars, gas engines, modular trains, new vehicles, buttons, a general store, a petting zoo and sheepherding. An On the Road Again Show begins at 8 p.m. and will end the day-long event.For the karaoke contest, participants will be allowed to select their three song choices for the three rounds.