The 36th Coplay Community Days unfurls Friday for a three-day celebration that features a mix of music and food, capping a summer that will bring in large crowds to the borough’s Parkway.

Although polkas are no longer the main attraction, four bands will dominate the weekend.

The Aardvarks, one of the area’s hottest bands, kick off the entertainment 6-10 p.m. Friday.

On Saturday, Crazy Heart will perform 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Cunningham & Associates, 4-6 p.m.; and Lucky 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Sunday begins with Walt Groller & Orchestra, the longest-running polka orchestra, which still has a strong fan base, taking the stage 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Elvis tribute artist Andy Svreck performs 4-5:15 p.m.; and closing the annual event is The Large Flowerheads from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Food will be available, from the customary hot dogs, hamburgers and pizza to halupkies, halushki, bratwurst and more.

There is free weekend swimming at Parkway Pool, a Dip-N-Dance 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Kidz Zone noon-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dogs will even have a chance to swim for a while.

Borough organizations will have stands, many of which have been there from the festival’s beginning.

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Coplay Senior Citizens is running a trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., Sept. 16. Pick-up is at Weis Markets, 3644 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, and Ahepa 60 Senior Apartments, 1810 S. Albert St., Allentown.

Deadline to purchase tickets is Aug. 31. Call Ilona at 610-433-4063.

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Remember to register by Sept. 9 for Exchange Club Foundation of Western Lehigh’s ninth annual sporting clays fundraiser for the prevention of child abuse. Registration begins 8 a.m. Sept. 16 at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays complex, 2750 Limestone St., Coplay.

There is a fee for an individual shooter, which includes 100 clays, shells, food, prizes and awards. Squads of five shooters also are welcome to participate for a fee.

The event will take place rain or shine.

For further information, to register and for cost, call Bob Leh, treasurer, at 610-395-4855 or visit westernlehighxc.com

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Those who attended St. Peter Roman Catholic Church’s homecoming picnic and polka Mass commented on the music by Emil Schanta Band, accordion, trumpet and drums, along with the singers. It was inspirational, with some saying they had goose bumps.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church’s end-of-summer activities include an IronPigs playoff game Sept. 7, a food stand at Coplay Community Days and Rally Sunday Sept. 11.