Once again we enthusiastically sponsor for our community our traditional July 4 picnic which has been a local favorite in Homewood for decades. And for the fifth consecutive year, we will conduct Games for Everyone ! building on the increased participation from prior years as the concept has proved to be popular with enthusiastic participation across all age groups.
The event follows right after the Village’s 4th of July Parade which steps off at 10a from downtown. Preserve volunteers provide the facilities and offer food and refreshments for sale (cooked brats, hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, corn on the cob, corn pudding, gourmet wraps, watermelon slices, ice cream and cookie treats, soft drinks, water etc.) from 11am to 2pm. Food and drink prices will be kept as low as possible as we intend to just break even for the event. How about an all beef hot dog and chips for $3 !
Games for Everyone will commence at noon out by the pavilion in our east meadow. We will conduct foot races for young age groups. Then for both older kids and adults we’ll have individual and 3 legged sack races, water balloon toss, egg toss & catch contest, and the final competition, the always exciting tug-a -war ! There will also be a bag toss tournament (limited to 16 teams), with cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Pick up volleyball will also be available and other games that we are working on. The games will start at 12:00p except for the bag toss tournament which will begin at 11:30a. All events will conclude at approximately 1:45p. No need to sign up in advance. ALL adult and youth winners will receive prizes---$5 Dairy Queen gift certificates.
Activity Stations will be also located around our beautiful grounds. Activity stations will offer fun things for younger kids to do such as: ball toss, Legos, building blocks, face painting and others as we think of them. Local sponsors so far include Homewood Science Center, Good Speed Cycle, John Harrell State Farm Insurance and perhaps others. We’ll be calling on a loyal group of volunteers from past July 4 events to help with the event but we could always use more help. If anyone wants to volunteer to help, please send an email to info@homewoodizaakwalton.com. Looking forward to seeing everyone on July 4th !