2014ScheduleEvents (PDF)

Program and Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 28
8:00 am
9:00 am

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BICYCLE RACE REGISTRATION - Alderson Memorial Football Field
BICYCLE RACE - Sponsored by Tri-County Fire Company. Contact Jimmy Massey (304-445-7686)

Wednesday, July 2

1:00 pm
9:00 am-4:00 pm
7:30 pm-10:30 pm

JUDGING HOME AND BUSINESS CONTEST – Contact Doris Griffith (304-667-7817)
FLEA MARKET - Alderson Memorial Football Field Contact Doris Griffith (304-667-7817)
STRUM SUM - Alderson Memorial Football Field- Free but donations accepted

Thursday, July 3
9:00 am-4:00 pm
10:00 am-2:00 pm

FLEA MARKET - Alderson Memorial Football Field. Contact Doris Griffith (304-667-7817)
HEALTH FAIR - Alderson Memorial Football Field - Free healthcare screening, door prizes,
healthcare vendors, food and drinks Contact Mary Surbaugh ( 304-667-0689) - Sponsored by
Alderson Medical Center
7:30 pm-10:30 pm
NASHVILLE DEPARTURE FEATURING RANDY GOODSON - Alderson Memorial Field - Free
admission, but donations accepted
Concessions * Fun Factory * Rock Climbing Wall * Duck Tickets on Sale All Day (Contact Karen Lobban (304-445-7730)

FRIDAY, JULY 4
8:00 am

8:00 am
9:00 am-3:00 pm
10:30 am
11:30 am-1:30 pm
1:00 pm
1:00 pm

2:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:00 pm-10:00 pm

10:00 pm
10:15 pm

ARTS, CRAFTS & COMMERCIAL SALES - Alderson Elementary School Grounds. Contact Karen
Lobban (304-445-7730)
PARADE LINE UP - Alderson Elementary School on Virginia Street - Line up depends on your
arrival Contact Rick Parker (304-445-2709)
THROTTLE THROBS CAR SHOW - Old Greenbrier Baptist Church Parking lot, north Monroe
Street Contact Ron Ness (304-645-5055)
2014 GRAND PARADE - Queens, Floats, Cars, Bicycles, Tractors, Horses and Fire Engines. Trophies
and Prizes in all categories. Something for everyone! After the parade, trophies and prizes can be
picked up at Alderson Memorial Football Field
LUNCH by the Alderson Fire Department and EMS - Alderson Elementary School Cafeteria - $7.50
STUART’S HOT DAWG EATING CONTEST - Stuart’s Smokehouse, Rt. 63 - Registration begins at
12 noon (For more information call 304-445-3294)
PRESENTATION OF COLORS - Introducing Miss Fireworks and her court, Sr. Miss Fireworks,
Junior Miss Fireworks, Little Miss Fireworks, Baby Sparkers, Little Mr. & Miss Sparkler, Mr. & Miss
Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker - Fourth of July Salute - Awarding of Parade Prizes - Raising of .the flag
by the G.E.H.S. Jr. R.O.T.C. and the VFW Post #6723 - Alderson Memorial Football Field
FIELD EVENTS - Afternoon filled with fun and events for everyone - Races of all kinds - Alderson
Memorial Football Field (No pre-registration required)
TUG OF WAR - Greenbrier vs. Monroe and Kids Tug of War
NASHVILLE DEPARTURE FEATURING RANDY GOODSON - Alderson Memorial Football
Field - $5.00 admission for shows and fireworks - Children 6 and under free - Bring your own chair –
Rain or shine - Gates will not open until after the fireworks
BEATLEMANIA MAGIC from Columbus, OH – every show has been a sellout
HARMONY CREEK JUNCTION from Greenbrier County
INTRODUCTION AND CROWNING OF MISS FIREWORKS 2014 and her court.
GRAND FIREWORKS DISPLAY - 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 * Duck Tickets on Sale All Day (Contact Karen Lobban 304-445-7730)

Saturday, July 5
7:30 am-8:30 am
9:00 am
8:00 am-11:00 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm-2:00 pm
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
3:00 pm-5:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm-6:00 pm
6:30 pm

7 pm-11:00 pm
8:00 pm-11:00 pm

RUN FOR SNACKS 5K REGISTRATION - Alderson Public Library
RUN FOR SNACKS RACE -Contact Susie Tomlinson (304-661-6317)
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)
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT - Alderson Memorial Football Field - No pre-registration required Entry Fee $5.00 a team - Prizes and ribbons: 1st $50.00, 2nd $40.00, 3rd $30.00(Contact Theresa Massey
or Pam Shields (304-520-4233)
“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 Wheeler (304-445-4567 or 304-661-4567)
ICE CREAM SOCIAL - Alderson Interpretive Center (old Gulf Station). Contact Betty Thomas,
President of Alderson Main Street, (304-445-7748)
OPEN HOUSE AT ALDERSON COMMUNITY CENTER - Come and visit the Memorabilia Room
before the banquet - Please use the side door
HARMONY CREEK JUNCTION - Alderson Memorial Football Field – Free admission, but
donations accepted
PROVIDENCE QUARTET from Piedmont, SC – featured at Dollywood - Alderson Memorial
Football Field – Free admission, but donations accepted
“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 lloud64@yahoo.com)
FIREMEN’S RODEO – Alderson Memorial Football Field – Free Admission - Sponsored by
Alderson Fire Department & EMS Contact Rick Honaker (304-445-7420)
SQUARE DANCE featuring BRIER PICKERS - Alderson Elementary School Cafeteria – Free
admission, but donations accepted

Concessions * Fun Factory * Rock Climbing Wall * Duck Tickets on Sale All Day Contact Karen Lobban (304-445-7730)

Sunday, July 6
11:00 am
12:00 pm
1:30 pm
6:00 pm

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE - Alderson Area Churches cordially invite you to attend the church
of your choice
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 Jesse Willis (304-647-8533)
RICER 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, Woman and Children and anything that floats
races. Contact Jesse Willis (304-647-8533)
DUCKS ON THE GREENBRIER - Rubber Ducky Race at the Alderson Mini Park - Grand Prize
$5,000, Second Prize $1,000, Third Prize $500.00 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 Department & EMS, Miss Fireworks Committee, and the
Woman’s Club of Alderson
Sponsored By: Alderson Fourth of July Committee, Alderson Lions Club, Alderson Fire Department & EMS, Town of
Alderson, Tri-County Fire Company, Alderson Main Street and Alderson Medical Center
~NO PETS ALLOWED~

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