2022 Alderson 4th Of July Celebration

2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
“SATURDAY, JULY 2*

7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Run for Snacks 5K Registration – (Alderson Public Library)
9-00 a.m Run for Snacks 5K Race & Kids Fun Run – Walk or Run Event. All ages welcome. Contact Laurie Bennett (540-798-5737)
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. All American Baking Contest – (Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church) Entries must be dropped off between Noon- 1pm 2022 Theme: Best decorated 4th of July cake. Sponsored by Sunshine Dist. Little Debbie, Crawley, WV. Contact Brenda Gabbert (304-445-7210)
1:00 p.m. 6th Annual Horse Show – Held at 117 Greenbrier River Estates, Alderson WV 24910, (Glen Ray Road)
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social– (Alderson Depot) Contact Doris Kasley, Alderson Main Street (304-281-2507)
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Alderson High School Alumni & Friends Gathering – (City National Bank, Alderson Branch)
7:00 p.M Fireman’s Rodeo – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Free Admission – Sponsored by Alderson Fired Department & EMS, contact Rick Honaker (304-445-7420)

SUNDAY. JULY 3*
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service – Alderson Area Churches cordially invite you to attend the church of your choice
1:30 p.m. River Events – (Alderson Mini Park) Enjoy an afternoon of fun in the Greenbrier River. Bring your own chair| Men, women, children, and anything that floats races.                            Contact Jessie Willis (304-646-7893)
7:00 p.m. Gospel Sing – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bring your own chair and enjoy an evening of gospel music by various local artists. Sponsored by the Alderson River of Life Church Contact Antony Carter (304-661-0670). In the event of inclement weather, the gospel sing will be moved to the Alderson River of Life Church on Rt.63

*MONDAY. JULY 4*
8:00 am Parade Line Up – Alderson Elementary School on Virginia Street, line up depends on your arrival Contact Jessie Willis (304-646-7893) or Jimmy Massey (304-667-3475)
10:30 a.m. 2022 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 Contact Jessie Willis (304-646-7893) or Jimmy Massey (304-667-3475)
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Car Show – (Old Greenbrier Baptist Church Parking Lot) North Monroe Street. Contact Richard Morgan (304-646-4490)
1:00 p.m. Presentation of Colors – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Introduction of Miss Fireworks and 4th of July Salute – Awarding of parade prizes – raising of the flag by Greenbrier East High School JROTC and the VFW Post #6723
1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m WV Inflatables – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bounce Houses, Water Slides, Obstacle Courses, and Morel Contact Tessa
Mitchell (304-667-2654)
1:30 p.m. Field Events – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Afternoon filled with fun and events for everyone – Races of all kinds. (No pre-registration required)                                                      Contact Jimmy Massey (304-667-3475) or Jessie Willis (304-646-7893)
4:00 pm. Tug of War – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Greenbrier vs. Monroe and Kids Tug of War -PLEASE CLEAR THE FOOTBALL FIELD
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Hillbilly Way – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) – Our featured entertainment, Admission is $5 per person for the show and fireworks Children 6 and under are free. Bring your own chair – (Rain or Shine) Gates will not open until after the fireworks
9:45 p.m Introduction of Miss Fireworks 2022 – (Alderson Memorial Football Field)
10:00 p.m. Grand Fireworks Display – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) The Alderson Fire Department will put on the best show in Greenbrier County featuring our marvelous fireworks show.
Concessions * Duck Tickets on Sale All Day – Contact Gres Barv (304-646-1762) or Pam Shields (304-992-6027)

*TUESDAY, JULY 5*
6:00 p.m Ducks on the Greenbrier – (Alderson Mini Park) Rubber Duck Race, Grand Prize: $5,000 Cash, plus many other prizes
Rubber Duck Tickets On Sale Now & Every Day During Celebration – YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN
Presented By: Alderson 4th of July Committee, Alderson Fire Dept. & EMS, Miss Firewods Conuitice, Tn-County Fur: Co, and the Woman’s Club of Alderson
Sponsored By: Alderson 4* of July Committee, Alderson Fire Dept. & EMS, Town of Alderson, Tri-County Fire Co., and Alderson Main Street
*Please check our website or Facebook page for any changes due to weather* NO PETS ALLOWED
www.alderson4th.com, mail: alderson4th@gmail.com. Visit us on Facebook – Alderson 4′ of July Celebration