Schedule of Events

2026 Schedule of Events - (working schedule)

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Saturday, June 27th
 

• Kids Fishing Contest, East Side Lake

8:30am-10:00 on-site Registration

9:00am-10:50am  Fishing time

11:00 - Fishing Contest Awards

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Friday, July 3rd

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• Darren Dash / FreedomFest 5K

(organizers: DarrenDash)

Location: Start at Swimming Pool Parking Lot

 Registration here

TBD am      Packet Pick up

11:00 am    Race begins

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Entertainment Schedule, July 3rd:

• 1:00-1:45 - Just for Kix Dance Students (Bandshell Stage)

• 2:00-3:00 -  Austin Big Band (Bandshell Stage)
  2:30-3:30 - Lumberjack Show with interactive session (Near Pond)

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• 4:30-6:00 - Little Miss Sparkler/Mr. Firecracker Pageant (Bandshell Stage)

• 5:30-6:00 - Lumberjack Show (near pond)

• 6:00-7:00 - RAD Zoo Presentation (Eagles Entertainment Tent)

• 7:00           - Adam Perry Magic Show (Eagles Entertainment Tent)

• 8:00-8:30 - Lumberjack Show (near pond)

• 8:30-10:00pm - Community Band (Bandshell Stage)

• 10:00pm - DRONE SHOW!  Sponsored by the Eagles Club

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Activities Schedule, July 3rd:

• 1:00-8:00 - Inflatables, Mini Golf, Corn Box

• 2:00-6:30- Ninja Anywhere Experience (West side)

• 2:00-8:00 - Bingo (Veteran's Pavilion)

• 3:00-7:00 - Horse'n Around Pony Rides 

• 3:00-7:00 -  Children's Train Rides (West side)

• 4:30-6:30 - Jim Jayes Wandering Magic

• Food Trucks - throughout the day

• Craft Vendors - throughout the day

• Angry Hog Craft Beer Garden

• VFW Beer Garden

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Saturday, July 4th

• 9:45 am   Mini Piggy Fun Run (organizers: YMCA)

• 10:00 am   Chamber of Commerce Parade (organizers: Austin Area Chamber of Commerce)

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Entertainment Schedule, July 4th: 

• 1:00 - National Anthem and Flag Raising (Bandshell Stage)

• 1:15-2:45 - INCOGNITO Band (Bandshell Stage)

• 2:30-3:30 - Lumberjack show with interactive session (near pond)
   

• 5:00-5:30 - Lumberjack Show (near pond)

• 5:45-7:15 - Brian Christianson Band (Bandshell Stage)

• 7:00-7:30 - Lumberjack Show (near pond)

• 7:30-7:45 - Veteran's Ceremony, Color Guard (Bandshell Stage)

• 8:00-8:20 - Pillars of the Community Ceremony (Bandshell Stage)

• 8:30-10:00 - Austin Symphony Orchestra (Bandshell Stage)

• 10:00 - Fireworks over Bandshell Park
   

 

Activities Schedule, July 4th:  

• 1:00-8:00 - Inflatables, Mini Golf, Corn Box

• 1:30-4:00 - River Rats Car Club  Show & Shine, along 9th Place

• 2:00              Sign up starts for Cornhole Tourney (North Picnic Pavilion)

• 2:30              Hwy 218 Cornhole Tourney begins

• 2:00-4:00 - Westminster Free Ice Cream Social (Westminster Church, top of Skinner's Hill)​

• 2:00-8:00 - Hasse Family Petting Zoo

• 2:00-8:00 - Bingo (Veteran's Pavilion)

• 3:00-7:00 - Horse'n Around Pony Rides 

• 3:30 sign up for Kids Pedal Pull Competition sponsored by Austin's Morning Lions

  • Competition begins at 4:00 in the West Parking Lot

  •  Fun Pull for ages 3 and under

  • Competitive Pull for ages 4-11

• 4:00-8:00 - Free Balloon Twister! Balloons by Kevin (West side of park)

• Food Trucks - throughout the day    

• Craft Vendors - throughout the day 

• Angry Hog Craft Beer Garden

• VFW Beer Garden

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Sunday, July 5th​​

 

• Morning Lions Fly-In Breakfast

(organizers: Austin Morning Lions)
7:00am - 1:00pm,  Austin Airport 

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• Torge's 4th of July Parking Lot Party

The Torges Street Dance is taking a Hiatus in 2026, but they'll be back in 2027!

Torges will not be holding their usual street dance in 2026.  They want everyone to enjoy the festivities, drone show, and fireworks in the park.
But they'll be back in 2027 ready to party with you!