A Celebration of Patriotism

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY

July 3, 2010!

8am FREEDOM 5-K RACE
The race will start at 8am sharp at Gold's Gym in the Southgate Shopping Center. Click here for details and registration info...
9am - 3pm YOUTH SOCCER & LITTLE LEAGUE
All tournaments take place in Yowell Meadow Park. Organized by Tim Kearney of RE/MAX Crossroads and Mark Settle.
Click here for registration information ...
10am - 5pm

1776 IN CULPEPER

Travel back in time to see what life was like in 1776! The Museum of Culpeper History and the Out of Time Teachers invite you to experience a Colonial-era tavern in the Burgandine house, built circa 1749. See what life on the road may have been like for the patriots who fought for America’s independence during the Revolutionary War.

803 S. Main Street, www.culpepermuseum.com

Noon PATRIOTIC PROGRAM:  READING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, will present a program that includes the reading of the Declaration of Independence on the courthouse lawn. The Blue Ridge Chorale will sing patriotic songs and a fife and drum corps will be on hand.
4 pm INDEPENDENCE DAY - MAIN STREET PARADE
This hometown parade is open to anyone who wants to participate. The typical hometown Main Street parade was once the center of most annual community events and local gatherings. Culpeper's 4th of July Celebration brings that memory back to life. Continue the tradition and be a part of the 16th Annual Main Street Parade. If you are interested in sponsoring the Parade, please contact the 4th of July Committee. Click here for more info and registration form.
4:30 pm

CULPEPER OLYMPICS

Bring your competitive spirit and sense of fun to Yowell Meadow Park for The 3rd Annual Culpeper Olympics! This old-fashioned field day event features categories for youth and adults and is family fun for people of all ages. Be an Olympic champion in the Sack Race, Egg Toss, Frisbee Throw, 3-Legged Race, Hula Hoop, or Water Balloon Toss.  Aside from fame and bragging rights, awards will be given to the winners of each event!

4:30 pm DINNER, HAYRIDES, AND BATTLE OF THE BANDS IN THE PARK
Yowell Meadow Park is the place to be as of 4:30 pm for food, music and entertainment. Enjoy all kinds of delicious food and treats, then spend some time visiting the art & craft vendors in the parking lot area. Take a hayride pulled by antique John Deere tractors. This year, a variety of musicians will entertain you as they compete to win the Independence Day Battle of the Bands. Enjoy great music beginning at 5:15 pm.

9:15 pm

(Time approximate

in the event of inclement weather)

FIREWORKS
The Grand Finale of a fun-filled day can only be FIREWORKS! Sponsored by the Town of Culpeper and the County of Culpeper.
For safety reasons, dogs will not be allowed in the park during all 4th of July events.
SUNDAY EVENTS
July 4, 2010!
10am  - 3pm

CULPEPER RENAISSANCE
4th OF JULY CAR and BIKE SHOW

A full day show at The Depot and Davis Street in Downtown Culpeper. Judging begins at 10am, awards are presented at 2.30pm. The show is open and free to all.
Registration information and forms are posted on the Car Show page - click here for more info.

1 pm -

5 pm

1776 IN CULPEPER

Travel back in time to see what life was like in 1776! The Museum of Culpeper History and the Out of Time Teachers invite you to experience a Colonial-era tavern in the Burgandine house, built circa 1749. See what life on the road may have been like for the patriots who fought for America’s independence during the Revolutionary War.

803 S. Main Street, www.culpepermuseum.com

 

Donations can be mailed to:
Culpeper 4th of July Event
P.O. Box 1235
Culpeper, VA 22701
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