Mason City
Mason City’s annual Independence Day fireworks display, featuring a concert by the Mason City Municipal Band, is Tuesday, July 3, in the stadium at Mason City High School’s Mohawk Field. The Mason City Exchange Club has been sponsoring the event since 1981. Stadium gates open at 6 p.m., and the fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Admission is free, but freewill donations are welcome.Clear Lake
Clear
Lake’s Fourth of July celebration in City Park will include its annual
Arts & Crafts Fair, nightly live music, and the Evans United Shows
Carnival. Carnival goers may take advantage of $17 Wrist Band Days from
noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, and Monday, July 2.
Friday, June 29
5 p.m. – Evans United Shows Carnival
5-9 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Fair
7 p.m. – Live music: GRIN (classic rock)
Saturday, June 30
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Fair
Noon – Evans United Shows Carnival - wrist band day until 5 p.m.
Noon – Bingo tent
7 p.m. – Live music: Arch Allies Tribute Band (70s-80s rock)
Sunday, July 1
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Fair
Noon – Evans United Shows Carnival
Noon – Bingo tent
1 p.m. – Family Feud Game Show
3 p.m. – Family Fun Time Games
7 p.m. – Live music: Strait Run (classic rock)
Monday, July 2
10 a.m.-9 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Fair
Noon – Evans United Shows Carnival - wrist band day until 5 p.m.
Noon – Bingo tent
7 p.m. – Live music: Nick Hickman (country)
Tuesday, July 3
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Fair
Noon – Evans United Shows Carnival
Noon – Bingo tent
7 p.m. – Live music: The Hepperly Band (variety cover band)
Wednesday, July 4
10 a.m. – Parade on Main Avenue
11 a.m. - 9 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Fair
Noon – Evans United Shows Carnival
Noon – Bingo tent
1:30-3:30 p.m. – Denny’s School of Dance
8:30-10 p.m. – Clear Lake Municipal Band
10 p.m. – Fireworks over Clear Lake
Charles City
Charles
City boasts a large number of activities, in Central Park, as well as
around town, as part of their Independence Day celebration. Find a
complete schedule of events at www.charlescitychamber.com.
Tuesday, July 3
10:30 a.m. – Kids Day Parade through Central Park
11:15 a.m. – Charles City Shining Stars cheerleaders
2 p.m. – Obermeier Construction BMX Bike Stunt Show
5-11 p.m. – Uncle Sam Jam
7-11 p.m. – Live music: The Dweebs
Wednesday, July 4
7:30 a.m. – Firecracker 5 – 5K/5 miles at Charley Western Trail
10:30 a.m. – Independence Day Parade
11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Independence Day Celebration
Noon – Live music: Endless Summer
5-7 p.m. – Live music: The Spacemen
10 p.m. – Fireworks display
Osage
Osage
is holding a fireworks display in Mitchell’s Interstate Park, Tuesday,
July 3, at dusk, followed by a day of activities on the Fourth.
Wednesday, July 4
7:30 a.m. – On the Run for Education 5K/1-mile run/walk at City Park
10 a.m. – Parade
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Town & Country BBQ
12:30-2 p.m. – Kids activities at Mitchell County Fairgrounds
2:00 p.m. – Mitchell County Rodeo Association presents: Extreme Bull Riding
Belmond
Belmond's
July Fourth celebration theme for 2018 is “Havin’ a Blast in Belmond,”
with festivities lined up Saturday, June 30 to Wednesday, July 4.
Saturday, June 30
7:30 a.m. – Firecracker Classic 5K run starting at football field
10:30 a.m. – Kayak races at B-K Outdoor Classroom
Sunday, July 1
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Belmond Fire Department Omelette Brunch
2 p.m. – Bill Riley Talent Search at high school auditorium
Tuesday, July 3
5 p.m. – Kiddie Parade on First Street S.E.
7-11 p.m. – Family Street Dance - $2 admission, bring a lawn chair
Wednesday, July 4
10:30 a.m. – Parade
Noon – Car and tractor show at City Park
Noon – Belmond Fire Department pork chop dinner
1:30 p.m. – Family activities at Swimming Pool Park
10 p.m. – Fireworks at football stadium - $4 adult/$2 under 18
CRYSTAL LAKE
Crystal
Lake's annual Bullhead Days will be held on Saturday and Sunday June
30-July 1, and Wednesday, July 4. All activities are at Crystal Lake
City Park unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, June 30
10 a.m. – Water volleyball registration
11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Concessions and ice cream truck open
12:30 p.m. – Horseshoe tournament registration
6 p.m. – Concert in the Park with live music by Somethin’ Country
Sunday, July 1
8-11 a.m. – Fireworks breakfast
8-11 a.m. – Senior citizens bake sale
11:30 a.m. – Corn Hole tournament registration
1-4 p.m. – Craft and vendor show
1-4 p.m. – Live music: Bob and the Raiders
Wednesday, July 4
5 p.m. – Fourth of July parade
6 p.m. – Free food served until gone
6 p.m. – Kids pedal pull
8-10 p.m. – Live music: Bob and the Raiders
10 p.m. – Fireworks display
SCARVILLE
Scarville is hosting a variety of activities on Wednesday for their celebration.
10:30 a.m. – Fourth of July parade
11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Pizza, nachos, and walking tacos served until gone
2 p.m. – Corn Hole tournament registration
8 p.m.-midnight – Street dance at the tennis court featuring Harry O'Neal and Jay Brooks
Fireworks display at dusk
BUFFALO CENTER
Buffalo
Center’s Independence Day festivities begin with a parade, inflatables,
and a pedal pull. Food, music, games, and numerous family activities
can also be found at Lions Park, Wednesday, July 4, beginning at 11:30
a.m.
10 a.m. – Fourth of July parade
11:30 a.m. – Concessions open
Noon-7 p.m. – Inflatables and obstacle course
1 p.m. – Corn Hole tournament
2 p.m. – Music in the Park sponsored by The Historical Society
2-4 p.m. – Kids pedal pull
Fireworks display at dusk at Bison Football Field
WESLEY
Fourth of July activities begin Tuesday in Wesley, continuing through Wednesday evening, in the town's South Park.
Tuesday, July 3
7 p.m. – Wesley Public Library’s Third Annual GlowRun 3/5K walk/run
Wednesday, July 4
8 a.m. – Volleyball and softball tournaments
9 a.m. – Concessions open
10 a.m. – Beer garden opens
11 a.m. – Inflatables, corn box, various games and activities
1 p.m. – Kids pedal pull (Sign up before 12:30 p.m. at Headquarters table)
3 p.m. – Scavenger hunt and water balloon fight
4 p.m. – Chicken or rib dinner
4-7 p.m. – Live music: 50/50 (80s rock)
Fireworks display at dusk
