With cooler temperatures in the National Weather Service forecast, Oak Harbor’s annual Pigfest will likely be more comfortable for the thousands of attendees than last year’s sweltering heat.

The weather service is predicting partly sunny skies with temperatures around 67 degrees.

Just in case the temperatures do soar again, organizers of the Sunday, Aug. 9 Pigfest are making a few improvements in 2015 that will make it more bearable.

A fourth food line is being added for the free pork meal, more covered seating will be available and more water is being donated, said Scott Fraser, the event’s founder.

Oak Harbor Pigfest changed its name and moved to a new location last year, drawing a record 8,000 people to its Pioneer Way location, doubling the previous year’s attendance.

The event, formerly known as the Fidalgo Avenue Block Party and Pig Roast, started as a way for Fraser to thank the community for their support. He is owner and chef of Frasers Gourmet Hideaway on Fidalgo Avenue.

The Pigfest is highlighted by a free pulled pork meal, which also includes a salad, cole slaw, roll and macaroni salad.

Some attendees had long waits in the three food lines last year, which prompted the event’s committee to add a fourth line this year.

The meal was served to about 6,000 people last year — 2,500 more than in 2013. About 2,000 additional people attended last year but didn’t eat, Fraser said.

“People have to realize it’s a free dinner,” Fraser said. “We do appreciate donations.”

“The money raised goes to our charities.”

Oak Harbor Pigfest raised more than $12,000 last year to divide among the charities.

North Whidbey Help House received $6,000.

Fraser said that at least 3,000 pounds of pork will be prepared for this year’s event, and more water will be on hand.

The event ran out of free water bottles last year.

This year, Saars Marketplace is donating 4,000 water bottles, Fraser said.

Like last year, Oak Harbor Pigfest will focus on fun and entertainment for children and adults.

A rock climbing wall, wobbly water ball attraction, clowns, balloon artist and comedian will be featured this year to entertain children.

A hypnotist, live music and sanctioned professional barbecue competition are among the attractions for adults.

It’s the second year in a row that event will feature the professional barbecue competition, which is sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Assoc-iation.

Twenty-five competitors are expected.