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4th July
Celebration Schedule For 2014 |
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PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
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Website:
http://www.alderson4th.com
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email:
alderson4th@gmail.com |
SATURDAY, JUNE 28: 8:00 am BICYCLE RACE REGISTRATION -
Alderson Memorial Football Field
9:00 am BICYCLE RACE - Sponsored by Tri-County Fire Company
(Contact Jimmy Massey 304-445-7686) |
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2: 1:00 pm JUDGING HOME AND BUSINESS
DECORATING CONTEST - (Contact Doris Griffith 304-667-7817)
9:00 am-5:00 pm FLEA MARKET - Alderson Memorial Football Field -
(Contact Doris Griffith 304-667-7817)
7:30 - 10:30 pm STRUM SUM - Alderson Memorial Football Field -
Free admission, but donations accepted - Bring a chair - Rain or
Shine Concessions * Fun Factory * Rock Climbing Wall * Bring A Chair
* Duck Tickets on Sale All Day (Contact Karen Lobban 304-445-7730) |
THURSDAY, JULY 3: 9:00 am-5.00 pm FLEA MARKET Alderson
Memorial Football Field (Contact Doris Griffith 304-667-7817
10:00 am-2:00 pm HEALTH FAIR - Alderson Memorial Football Field
- Free healthcare screening. door prizes. healthcare vendors, food
and drinks - Sponsored by Alderson Medical Center (Contact Mary
Surbaugh 304-667-0689)
7:30 pm-10:30 pm NASHVILLE DEPARTURE FEATURING RANDY GOODSON -
Alderson Memorial Field - Free admission, but donations accepted -
Bring a chair - Rain or Shine Concessions * Fun Factory * Rock
Climbing Wall * Bring A Chair * Duck Tickets on Sale All Day
(Contact Karen Lobban 304-445-7730) |
FRIDAY, JULY 4: 8:00 am ARTS, CRAFTS & COMMERCIAL
SALES - Alderson Elementary School Grounds (Contact Karen Lobban
304-445-7730)
8:00 am PARADE LINE UP - Alderson Elementary
School on Virginia Street - Line up depends on arrival (Contact Rick
Parker 304-445-2709)
9:00 am-3:00 pm THROTTLE THROBS CAR SHOW - Old Greenbrier
Baptist Church parking lot, North Monroe Street (Contact Ron Ness
304-645-5055)
10:30 am 2014 GRAND PARADE - Queens, Floats, Cars,
Bicycles, Tractors, Horses and Fire Engines. Trophies and Prizes in
all categories. Something for everyone' After parade, trophies and
prizes can be picked up at the Alderson Memorial Football Field
11:30-1:30 LUNCH by the Alderson Fire Department and EMS - Alderson Elementary
School Cafeteria - $750
1:00 pm STUART'S HOT DAWG EATING CONTEST - Stuart's
Smokehouse, Rt. 63- Registration begins at 12 noon - Prizes:
1st $500. 2nd 5100, 3rd $50- 12 & Under 1st $50. 2nd $25. 3rd 510
(For more information call 304-445-3294)
1:00 pm PRESENTATION OF COLORS -
Raising of Flag by G.E.H.S. Jr. R.O.T.C. and the VFW Post #6723 -
Introducing Miss Fireworks and her court, Sr. Miss Fireworks, Junior
Miss Fireworks, Little Miss Fireworks and Mr. Firecracker - Fourth
of July Salute - Awarding of Parade Prizes - Alderson Memorial
Football Field
2:00 pm FIELD EVENTS - Afternoon filled with fun and events for
everyone - Races of all kinds. Alderson Memorial Football Field (No
pre-registration required)
4:00 pm TUG OF WAR - Greenbrier vs. Monroe and
Kids
5:00 pm-10:00 pm NASHVILLE DEPARTURE FEATURING RANDY GOODSON HARMONY
CREEK JUNCTION from Greenbrier County BEATLEMANIA MAGIC - A TRIBUTE
TO THE BEATLES CELEBRATING 50 YEARS from Columbus. OH - Every show
has been a sell out! - Alderson Memorial Football Field - $5.00
admission for show and fireworks - Children 6 and under free - Bring
a chair - Rain or shine - Gates will not open until after the
fireworks
10:00 pm INTRODUCTION AND CROWNING OF MISS FIREWORKS 2014 and
her court
10:15 pm GRAND FIREWORKS DISPLAY - ONE SHOW ONLY THIS YEAR! -
The Alderson Fire Department will put on the best show in Greenbrier
County featuring marvelous aerial and ground displays - Alderson
Memorial Football Field Concessions * Fun Factory * Rock Climbing
Wall * Bring A Chair * Duck Tickets on Sale All Day (Contact Karen
Lobban 304445-7730) |
SATURDAY, JULY 5: 7:30-8:30 am RUN FOR SNACKS 5K
REGISTRATION - Alderson Public Library
9:00 am RUN FOR SNACKS 5K - All ages welcome - Walk or Run event
(Contact Susie Tomlinson at
run4snacks@gmail.com)
8:00 am DON'T GET HOOKED ON TOBACCO KIDS FISHING DERBY -
Registration - No entry fee - Open to children under 15- Bait and
Lunch Furnished - Alderson Mini Park (Contact Roy Grimes
304-445-2914)
10.00 am CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT - Alderson Memorial Football Field
- No pre-registration required - Entry fee $5 a team - Prizes and
ribbons: 1st S50.00, 2nd $40.00. 3rd $30.00 (Contact Theresa Massey
or Pam Shreds 304-520-4233)
12:00 - 2:00 p.m "ALL AMERICAN" CANDY CONTEST - Community Center
Kitchen - Prizes for Adult category (18 and up) and Youth category
(Under 18). Entries must be dropped off between 10:00 am and Noon
(Contact Amanda Bowden 304-445-2858 or 304-661-2858)
1:00-3:00 pm ICE CREAM SOCIAL - Alderson Interpretive Center
(old Gulf Station) - (Contact Betty Thomas, President of Alderson
Main Street 304445-7748) 3:00-5:00 pm OPEN HOUSE AT ALDERSON
COMMUNITY CENTER - Come and visit the Memorabilia Room before the
banquet - Please use side door
3:00 pm HARMONY CREEK JUNCTION - Alderson Memorial Football
Field - Free admission, but donations accepted - Bring a chair -
Rain or Shine
4:00-6:00 pm PROVIDENCE QUARTET from Piedmont, SC - Featured at
Dollywood - Alderson Memorial Field - Free admission, but donations
accepted - Bring a chair - Rain or Shine
6:30 pm 'COMMUNITY" HOMECOMING BANQUET - Alderson
Community Center - Served buffet style with catered food - Please
make reservations by July 3 to ensure you have a seat -$12.00 per
person in advance, $15.00 at the door, 12 and under $6.00 (Contact
Linda Loudermilk 304-445-7520 or by email
lloud65@yahoo.com)
7:00-11:00 pm FIREMEN'S RODEO - Alderson Memorial Football Field
- Sponsored by Alderson Fire Department & EMS (Contact Rick Honaker
304-445-7420) 8:00-11:00 pm SQUARE DANCE featuring THE BRIER
PICKERS with caller Tom Bobbin - Alderson Elementary School
Cafeteria - Free admission, but donations accepted Concessions * Fun
Factory * Rock Climbing Wall * Bring A Chair * Duck Tickets on Sale
All Day (Contact Karen Lobban 304-445-7730) |
SUNDAY, JULY 6: 11:00 am SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE -
Alderson Area Churches cordially invite you to attend the church of
your choice
12:00 pm WHITE WATER CANOE RACE - Fort Spring. Registration
starts at noon and the race starts at 1:00 pm - A timed event
on the Greenbrier River, total distance 7 miles - Men and Women
Divisions (Contact Jessie Willis 304-573-3252 or 304-661-6183)
1:30 pm RIVER EVENTS - Enjoy an afternoon of fun in the cozy,
green water of the Greenbrier River at the Alderson Mini Park -
Bring a seat and enjoy! - Men, Women, Children and Anything That
Floats Races! (Contact Jessie Willis 304-573-3252 or 304-661-6183)
ENTERTAINMENT at the Alderson Mini Park starts after the races!
6:00 pm DUCKS ON THE GREENBRIER - Rubber Ducky Race at the
Alderson Mini Park - Grand Prize $5000, Second Prize $1,000, Third
Prize $500 and many other prizes. You do not have to be present to
win. (For tickets and information contact Karen Lobban 304-445-7730)
RUBBER DUCKY TICKETS ON SALE NOW & EVERY DAY DURING CELEBRATION. FOR
INFORMATION 304-445-7730
Presented By: Alderson 4th of July
Committee, Alderson Fire Dept. & EMS, Miss Fireworks Committee and
the Woman's Club of Alderson Sponsored By: Alderson 4th of July
Committee, Alderson Lions Club, Alderson Fire Department & EMS,
Town of Alderson, Tri-County Fire Department, Alderson Main Street
and Alderson Medical Center.
NO PETS ALLOWED -
Website:
http://www.alderson4th.com
email:
alderson4th@gmail.com |
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