Believe it or not it’s just about time for the big event filled July Fourth Park Day 2019! The Fourth falls on Thursday this year. All these following times are approximate and subject to change but this is what the schedules say so far.
In the northeast corner of the park: The Opening Ceremony starts at 8:45 a.m. At 8:30 a.m. registration opens for Little Miss / Mr. Hugoton and 9:00 a.m. is when the contest will start. Get those little ones all spruced up in their red, white and blue patriotic outfits. Age groups are for boys and girls 0 to 6 months, 7 to 12 months, 13 to 18 months, 19 to 24 months and 2 to 3 years old. All contestants will be awarded a goody bag. Winners are asked to gather for a group photo following the cute little contest sponsored by Flatlanders Farm and Home.
The north side of the park is the location for the other usual events: 9:00 the Turtle Race, 9:30 Frog Jump, 10:00 Sack Races and 10:30 Egg Toss. The Ring Toss will take place all day.
Move on to the southwest corner of the park if you want to catch the annual Back Seat Driving Contest sponsored by the Stevens County Sheriff’s Department. You can also get in on the Dunk Tank and the Moon Jump sponsored by the Santa Committee.
Of course noon will bring out the “Ducks”. Hugoton Rotary members will set them free to make their way down Canal Street. There is still time to purchase your lucky ducky from a Rotary member.
After watching for the winning duck, at 1:00 p.m go take a free dip in the Hugoton Pool compliments of Edward Jones and Musgrove Insurance.
You can be sure that this is not a complete list of happenings this big park day. A showing of venders a mile long will be found all over the park. It’s a guarantee that you will not go hungry or thirsty. There will be about any kind of food you can think of from Mexican, Sushi, Corn, Cheesecake, BBQ, Ice Cream, Fruit, Hot Dogs, Cake, Pies, Rolled Ice Cream, Burgers, FREE Cotton Candy, Pucker Powder Sugar Sticks, Cookies and Kettle Corn. The drinks range from Lemon Shake-ups, Sodas and of course Michelle Heger’s famous Ice Chest Tea.
The venders are not all food stuff, there will be Trivets and Potholders from Friesen and Anna, Henna Tattoos by Hunter Dale, Clothes from Linda’s Treasures by Linda Kates, Lynnie’s Nest Rock Painting, Treny Lynn’s Paparazzi Jewelry, a Mechanical Bull, a Cake Walk by NCYC Youth Group, Crochet Scratchers and other handmade goodies from our own Pauline Murray, a Balloon Toss, and Horseshoe Art and Quilts by Marty Evans.
Oh yes! The Inflatables will be back! Features will be a 50’ obstacle course, a train combo, an 18’ slide and a large castle bouncer. A wristband will get you unlimited rides from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
It’s not too late! More booths may be added up until July 4!! The Grand Finale will be the giant fireworks display that will start near dark at the Hugoton High School. Remember – there is no alcohol allowed at any of these event locations.
Moscow will not be outdone, they will be having their events for the Fourth also. They will start off the day, July 4, with their Parade at 8:30 a.m. It will start at the high school parking lot. If you would like to participate in the parade call Tami at 544-9684.
Moscow will start their Fourth of July in the Park with a Treasure Dig at 9:00 a.m. A Watermelon eating contest will start at 10:00 and the Three-Legged Race at 10:30. At 1:30 p.m. at the Pool, the City of Moscow will have a releasing of the “Ducks” also. You can still get your little duckys from the City Office in Moscow, buy 1 for $5 or 6 for $25 First prize is $300 2nd- $200 3rd- $100 and a hard luck duck gets $25. It doesn’t stop there, Moscow will offer a Water Balloon Toss at 11:00 and Horseshoes and Cornhole at 2:00. Then to cool off, a Free Swim will start at 2:30. There will be contests there also: Biggest Splash, Biggest Flop/Bust and Best Trick. Drawing for prize giveaways with items such as bikes, pool, and fishing rods. Foods like Cotton candy, Gorditas, Fruit Cocktail, Breakfast Burritos, Taquitos, Corn on the Cob and Popcorn and Bounce Houses, face painting, soda ring toss, bean bag toss and more games.Pull pork sandwiches 9:00 to 1:00 p.m.
The City of Rolla invites all to enjoy the Rolla Pool Fireworks show a couple days early, Tuesday, July 2 at dark.
The Dermot Community will be celebrating Fourth of July even earlier – Saturday, June 29. They will be having a covered dish dinner at 7:30 and the Fireworks Display at dark. For more information about this event you may call 593-4436 or 353-3643.
It looks like a wonderful event filled week of celebrating our Sweet Land of Liberty’s birthday in style. Get out and enjoy. Happy Fourth!!
