Fourth of July events planned across county
Published 4:00 pm Tuesday, July 2, 2019
- About 40 people attended the Founders Day Celebration July 4 in Long Creek in 2018. More than $250 was raised for the Long Creek Historical Society.
Prairie City
My Heart Beats Red, White and Blue
7-10 a.m.: Calvary Horse Camp breakfast at the Teen Center
9 a.m.: Parade line-up (judging at 11:15 a.m.)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Green Thumb Garden Club strawberry shortcakes
Noon: Parade
1 p.m.: Fay Burril Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
1 p.m.: FFA tri-tip barbecue
1-4 p.m.: Gold panning at DeWitt Museum
Dusk: Fireworks at the Oxbow Ranch
A corn hole competition at Prairie City park will start before the parade, and Mr. Pickle’s cross cut saw and log sawing competition will take place following the parade near Highway 26 and Cozart Street (saws and wood provided).
Entry forms for the parade can be picked up at Prairie City Hall, Roan Coffee Co., Bar WB and the Grant County Chamber of Commerce office.
Dayville
4th of July Summer Days and Country Ways celebration
7-9 a.m.: Breakfast at the community church
9 a.m.: Classic car show registration at city hall
9:15 a.m.: Parade line-up and judging, east of town
10 a.m.: Parade
Following the parade: Jakeburgers in front of city hall and Jake Streeter Memorial Car Show at city park
11:15 a.m.: Baked goods auction at city park
11:30 a.m.: Jackpot Horseshoe Tournament at city park
Noon (approximately): Car show winners announced, followed by duck race at city park
12:30 p.m.: Winners of duck race and star (decorating) contest will be announced
Events and times are subject to change. Check the Dayville Post Office bulletin board for schedule updates or contact city hall at 541-987-2188 or dville@ortelco.net.
Monument
4th of July Fun Festival at J. Dempsey Boyer Park
7-11 a.m.: 4-H pancake breakfast
7:30 a.m.: 4-H Color Run
9 a.m.: Horseshoe competition
9:30 a.m.: Vendor booths open
10 a.m.: Parade
11 a.m.: Family games, face painting booths
Noon: Pledge of Allegiance
1 p.m.: Corn hole contest
2 p.m.: Apple bobbing contest
3 p.m.: Duck race at the bridge, family games re-open
5 p.m.: Dessert and live auction
6 p.m.: Potluck in the park with table services and drinks provided
7 p.m.: Talent show
10 p.m.: Fireworks over the river
To register for the color run, contact Sahara at 541-934-2532; to participate in the talent show, call 541-934-2032. For more information regarding overall events, call Lonnie at 541-934-2696, Kacy at 541-934-2032 or Monica at 541-934-2061. Monument parade officials said they do not plan to have grand marshals this year.
Long Creek
Founders Day Fourth of July celebration
A Founders Day barbecue will be held at noon in Long Creek at the community hall on Second Street. The event is sponsored by the Long Creek Historical Society. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided, and those attending may bring a dish to share.