June 27 – July 6
2025 marks 64 years of celebration! Each year the quaint town of Alderson undergoes a patriotic transformation! Hosting an array of activities and a spectacular Grand Parade and Fireworks Display on July 4th!
2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
6pm: Fireman’s Rodeo – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) FREE ADMISSION. Come watch local and surrounding fire departments compete.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
- 8am: Youth Bicycle Race Registration – (Corner of Virginia St. & Elmwood Ave.) (3 age divisions) 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 9am: Youth Bicycle Race
- 1pm: *9th Annual Horse Show – (117 Greenbrier River Estates, Alderson, WV 24910) (Glen Ray Rd.) Registration at 10:00 a.m., Negative Coggins Required.
- 5-6pm: Registration for Kids Fishing Tournament – (Alderson Alumni Park & Gazebo)
- 6pm: Kids Fishing Tournament – (Alderson Alumni Park & Gazebo) Ages 3-14
Wednesday, July 2
- 9am: Judging Home and Business Decorating Contest – Best 4th of July themed decorations!
Thursday, July 3
- 9am: Registration: 1st Annual Silas Brown Memorial Poker Run – (Riverview Exxon)
- 4-6pm: Tours of Alderson Elementary School – Tours will run every 30 minutes.
- 7-9pm: Midland Trail Band – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) FREE ADMISSION. Bring your own chair. Wide variety of music!
Friday, July 4
- 8am: Parade Line Up – (Alderson Elementary School on Virginia St.) Line up depends on your arrival.
- 10am – 3pm: Alderson 4th of July Car Show – (Old Greenbrier Baptist Church Parking Lot) (North Monroe Street)
- 10:30am: 2025 Grand Parade – Queens, floats, cars, bicycles, tractors, horses and fire engines. Trophies and prizes in all categories. Something for everyone! After parade, trophies and prizes can be picked up at the Alderson Memorial Football Field.
- 1pm: Craft & Food Vendors – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Come and support our unique craft and food vendors throughout the day.
- 1pm: Presentation of Colors – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) 4th of July Salute, Awarding of parade prizes, Raising of flag by Greenbrier East High School J.R.O.T.C. and the VFW Post #6723.
- 1pm – 9:30pm: WV Inflatables – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bounce Houses & More! $5 wristbands per day.
- 1:30pm: Field Events – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Afternoon filled with fun and events for everyone. Races of all kinds. (No Pre-registration required)
Please Clear the Football Field by 5pm
- 6:00pm: Admission for Show Begins – (Alderson Memorial Football Field)
- 7 – 10pm: Buddy Allen & The Cheat River Band – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) $5.00 per person for show & fireworks, Children 6 & under FREE. Bring your own chair (Rain or Shine). Wide variety of music!
- 10pm: Introduction of Miss Fireworks 2025 – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Give a warm welcome to Caroline Ormsbee!
- 10:15pm: Grand Fireworks Display – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) The Alderson Fire Department & Tri-County Volunteer Fire Company will put on the best show in Greenbrier County, featuring marvelous aerial and ground displays. $5.00 per person for show & fireworks. Children 6 & under FREE. Bring your own chair (Rain or Shine).
- CONCESSIONS & DUCK TICKETS ON SALE ALL DAY
Saturday, July 5
- 7:30-8am: Run for Snacks 5K Registration – (Alderson Memorial Football Field)
- 8:30am: Run for Snacks 5K Race & Kids Fun Run – Walk or run event. All ages are welcome.
- 11:00 am: Soap Box Car Derby Race – (Virginia Street)
- 2-4pm: *Ice Cream Social – (Alderson Depot
- 4-6pm: Community Gathering – (Alderson Elementary School) Refreshments will be served.
- 4-6pm: Tours of Alderson Elementary School – Tours will run every 30 minutes.
- 6-9m: *Open Mic Night – (Alderson Depot)
- 7:00pm: Mr. Rexroad Contest – (Rexroad Supply Co.) A Mr. not so fabulous contest.
- 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Thomas Taylor Band – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) $5.00 per person, children 6 & under FREE. Bring your own chair (Rain or Shine).
- 7-11pm: WV Inflatables – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bounce Houses & More! $5 wristbands per day
SUNDAY, JULY 6
- 11:00am: Sunday Worship Service – Alderson Area Churches cordially invite you to attend the church of your choice.
- 1:30pm: 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.
- 6:00pm: Ducks on the Greenbrier, Rubber Duck Race – (Alderson Mini Park) Grand Prize is $5,000 Cash and many more prizes.
- 6-9pm: Gospel Sing – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) FREE ADMISSION. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of gospel music by various local artists. In the event of inclement weather, the gospel sing will be moved to the River of Life Church on Rt. 63.
Information:
- Rubber Duck Tickets on Sale Now & Every Day During Celebration
- Craft and Food Vendors Open During Events on Football Field
- Presented By: Alderson 4th of July Committee, Alderson Fire Dept. & EMS, Miss Fireworks Committee, Tri-County Fire Co. and Town of Alderson
- Sponsored By: Alderson 4th 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 ON FOOTBALL FIELD