Saturday, July 4, 2009: Join Skamania County Facilities and Recreation and the Stevenson Business Association for family, fun and fireworks at the Fair in the Gorge, Saturday, July 4, 2009. Celebrate our nation’s birthday with family activities, live music, fantastic food and a stunning fireworks display on the Skamania County Fairgrounds in scenic Stevenson, Washington. The festivities commence at 3:00 p.m. in the fairgrounds arena with our own version of patriotic Olympic games. The competitions will include a three-legged race, sack chase, keg toss, and more. Gather your family and dare your neighbors to face off in the tug-o-war tournament, or show off your perfect pitch in the horseshoe contest. Prizes will be awarded for all ages.
Visitors will enjoy the convenience of on-site food vendors. Guests can picnic on the delicious and family affordable Dogzilla Hot Dogs. The menu includes all American hotdog and sausage fare with toppings that range from ordinary to out of this world! Cool refreshments and satisfying snacks will be available, too.
The celebration continues with live music in the outdoor pavilion. This beautiful venue is covered to accommodate any Northwest 4th of July weather. The amazing talent of “Savant Garde” takes the stage at 6:00 p.m., followed by local favorite, “Jive Turkey” at 8:00 p.m. The energetic show promises an opportunity to dance and guarantees to entertain all. The action packed day concludes with a spectacular firework show, scheduled to commence at dark. Guests are asked to save their enthusiasm for the thrilling display. No personal fireworks will be allowed in Rock Creek Park or on the Fairgrounds, please.
Event admission is FREE and on-site event parking is available for only $2. Proceeds will go to the Skamania County Public Outreach Program, a non-profit, youth-run organization, creating community partnerships through service and recreation activities. Their participation in this event will raise funds their kayaking program.
The front lawn at Skamania Lodge will provide jaw-dropping views of the fireworks in Stevenson also. Live music in the Skamania Lodge Amphitheater is another option that night with a performance by Patrick Lamb. Overnight packages are available by calling 800-221-7117 or visit www.skamania.com.
Another fireworks display will be part of the evening’s festivities just across the Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks, Oregon. The best viewing for shows on both sides of the Columbia River will be from the decks of the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. Call 800-224-3901 for reservations or visit www.portlandspirit.com.
PLEASE NOTE: all personal watercrafts will be prohibited on Rock Cove on the 4th of July. No, boats, kayaks, or rafts will be allowed.
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