Schedule of Events

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The Austin-area 4th of July celebration is truly a collaboration of many great groups, sponsors, and volunteers, without whom our beloved community tradition wouldn't be possible. Thank you to everyone who makes these events happen!

Thank you, Sponsors!!

• Veterans of Foreign Wars

• Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

• Disabled American Veterans

• The American Legion

• Mower County Veterans Council

July 1st

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• 8:00pm - Midnight    Street Dance,  Torge's Live Parking Lot.  (Organizers: Torges)

  • Band: Time Machine  (70's & 80's Tribute Acts)

  • $10 entry, includes your first drink

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July 2nd

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• Kids Fishing Contest, East Side Lake

  • 8:30am-10:00 on-site Registration

  • 9:00am-11:50am  Fishing time

  • Noon - Fishing Contest Awards

July 3rd

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• Morning Lions Fly-In Breakfast, 7:00am - 1:00pm,  Austin Airport  [More Info Here]

Bandshell Stage Entertainment: 

• 1:00-1:30 Jane Taylor Academy of Dance

• 1:45-2:15  Acclaim Academy of Dance

• 2:30-3:00  Bridget's Dance Conservatory

• 3:15-4:15  RAD Zoo Presentation (Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo!) Touch the animals!

• 4:30-6:00   Little Miss Sparkler / Little Mr. Firecracker Pageant

• 6:30 - 8:00pm Sena Ehrhardt & Cole Allen Duo

Other Park Activities on the 3rd:

• Food Trucks - throughout the day

• Craft Vendors - throughout the day - 2:00pm - 8:00pm

• Kaptain Kirby Children's Train Rides - 1:00pm - 5:00pm

• Kids Inflatables - 2:00pm - 8:00pm

• Veteran's Bingo in the Pavilion 2:00 - 8:00pm

• Gravity Storm Craft Beer Garden and VFW Beer Garden

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July 4th

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• 10:45 am   Mini Piggy Fun Run (organizers: YMCA)

• 11:00 am   Parade (organizers: Austin Area Chamber of Commerce)

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Bandshell Stage Entertainment: 

• 1:30-2:00 Veteran's Opening Ceremony   

• 2:00-3:30  Uptown Jazz Band

• 4:00-5:15  Jeff Reinartz   

• 6:00-7:30  3 Lane Band   

• 8:00-8:30  Pillars of the Community Presentation / Patriotic Porch Contest Winners Announced

• 8:30-10:00  Community Band

• 10:00pm  Flashing Thunder Fireworks!  (organizers: City of Austin)

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Other Park Activities on the 4th:    

• Food Trucks - throughout the day    

• Craft Vendors - throughout the day   

• Car Show - 1:30pm - 4:00pm

• Westminster Church Ice Cream Social 2:00-4:00pm  (located near the top of Skinner's Hill)

• Kids Pedal Pull Competition (ages 4-11)! Sign up starting at 3:30pm (West Parking Lot)

  • Pedal Pull is at 4:00pm.  Trophies for each age group!

• Hwy 218 Cornhole Tourney - 2:00 Signup, 2:30 start (pavilion North of the playground)    

• Petting Zoo - 2:00pm - 8:00pm    

• Kids Inflatables - 2:00pm - 8:00pm

• APAC games for kids! 3:00-6:00pm near the pond

• Veteran's Bingo in the Pavilion 2:00pm - 8:00pm

• Gravity Storm Craft Beer Garden and VFW Beer Garden