LITTLE BOSTON — The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe pulled out all the stops during its annual S’Klallam Day celebration, marking the end of summer with a hot dog eating contest, children’s games and family fun. The festival was a way for the tribe to share good times, great food and the spirit of neighborliness, said organizer Kaye Jones.

“It’s going good,” she said about the event. “It’s always a big hit with the kids.”

The day gave adults and children alike a chance to relax and let it all hang out, so to speak, Jones said.

In keeping with tradition, the celebration got underway with the S’Klallam Princess Pageant Friday night. Thirty-three girls competed in the pageant, with four earning princess titles.

“This is good,” said pageant organizer and tribal youth cultural activities coordinator Laura Price. “It’s a good turnout, good weather. I think people are really enjoying themselves this year.”

There was plenty for Little Boston residents to enjoy as the event included a myriad of activities from log throwing and a talent competition to water balloon tossing and fast-paced hot dog eating.

“I never realized how disgusting they were,” said Little Boston resident Don Purser, who participated in the hot dog eating contest. “I ate four of them before I realized I wouldn’t be able to eat any more.”

Other events involved less gag reflex and more muscle, as both men and women participated in the Strong Man event of log throwing. Amid lots of joking and teasing, participants had two opportunities to throw a log that grew increasingly tattered.

“This is wonderful,” said Kingston vendor Mary Lou Luddington, who had a prime spot to view the activity. “This has been the most fun event I’ve been to all year.”

Though a good number of those attending S’Klallam Day seemed content to watch participants try their hands at different feats, others seemed more than happy to join as many competitions as possible.

“I’ll probably try the Strong Man later,” Purser said, adding that he would have to wait until the hot dogs he downed had settled before trying to throw a log.

“I ran the cake walk today, and my daughter won the princess pageant last night,” said Little Boston resident Jonelle DeCoteau. “We do this every year, and it’s always a blast. It’s a chance for us as neighbors to get together and get caught up on the community happenings.”

“We come every year to visit family and friends,” said Mount Lake Terrace resident Tracy Sparks. “Later I’m going to try and sing in the talent contest. There are only three people signed up in my category, so I think I’ll be OK. I’m a little nervous though. This is what it’s all about though, coming and having fun with our friends.”