Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Fun times to be had by all

Be sure not to miss out this week on all the fun events going on in Oakboro. This is the 52nd annual Oakboro 4th of July festival, and so many things are planned for the up coming days.
Today (Tuesday), the Little Miss Fourth of July pageant will be taking place at 6 p.m. on the Union Power Stage behind the Oakboro Fire and Rescue department. Today is also the first day the rides on the midway will open to the public; also at 6 p.m.
Tomorrow, the rides will again open at 6 p.m., but the highlight of the evening will be the talent show at 8 p.m. This is a newer event to the festival, but it has become a hit in recent years, so be sure to check it out.
Thursday begins the first night a live entertainment when SuperGlide will be taking to the stage at 8 p.m. Prior to the free concert, though, area fire departments will be going head to head in a three-event competition at 6 p.m. This event has proven to be a success in recent years and everyone- from the participants to the spectators- seem to have a good time.
The rides on the midway will also be open at 6 p.m.
On Friday, Atlantic Groove will be performing at 8 p.m., and the rides open at 6 p.m.
Saturday is the culmination of a year's worth of planning as the parade, fire queen pageant and fireworks will all be held then. The parade, with Paul Schadt as the grand marshal, will begin at 9 a.m., and the pageant will follow at 12 p.m. Big Sam will perform at 8 p.m. and the festival will wrap-up with the fireworks at 11:30 p.m.
The rides on the midway will first open at 10 a.m., will close for a short break at 2 p.m., and will re-open at 5 p.m.
Come out a be a part of what has become a tradition for so many. You're sure to have fun!