Every year Alderson turns red, white, and blue and hosts what has become known as West Virginia’s best Fourth of July Celebration. This event features everything from a Fireman’s Rodeo, to an All-American Baking Contest, to the Ducks on the River Rubber Duck Race. And, of course, a Grand Parade and a Grand Fireworks Display! So come celebrate with us in Alderson as we observe a Wild, Wonderful & Free Independence Day!
Friday, June 30
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Firemen’s Rodeo – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Free Admission, Come watch local and surrounding fire departments compete – Sponsored by Alderson Fire Department & EMS, Contact: Rick Honaker (304-445-7420)
Saturday, July 1
7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.: Run for Snacks 5K Registration – (Alderson Memorial Football Field)
9:00 a.m.: Run for Snacks 5K Race & Kids Fun Run – Walk or Run Event. All ages welcome. Contact: Laurie Bennett (540-798-5737)
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Alderson Train Depot Open for Visitors – Come visit the historic depot built in 1910. Contact: Don Sutherland (804-731-9871)
11:00 a.m.: Dedication of the Blue Sulphur Springs Pavilion – (Blue Sulphur Springs Road) Contact: Margaret Hambrick (304-445-7242)
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: All American Baking Contest – (Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church) Entries must be dropped off between Noon – 1:00 p.m. 2023 Theme: Best decorated 4th of July cake. Adult and Children Divisions. Sponsored by Sunshine Dist. Little Debbie, Crawley, WV. Contact: Brenda Gabbert (304-445-7210)
1:00 p.m.: 7th Annual Horse Show – Held at 117 Greenbrier River Estates, Alderson, WV 24910, (Glen Ray Road) Registration will start at 10:00 a.m.- $10 Entry Fee except for class 4 and championship classes. Class 4 will be $5.00. Class 26 bring your own dollar. Championship classes will be $25.00. Payouts will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ribbon 4th and 5th. Negative coggins required. Contact: Corianna Spinks (304-520-8937), Michelle Miller (304-520-2315) or Dina Feury (304-536-2932) or (304-661-1611 cell)
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Ice Cream Social – (Alderson Depot) Contact: Don Sutherland, Alderson Main Street (804-731-9871)
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Open Mic Night at the Alderson Train Depot – (Alderson Depot) Contact: Don Sutherland, Alderson Main Street (804-731-9871)
7:00 p.m.: Mr. Rexroad Contest – (Rexroad Supply Co.) A Mr. not so fabulous contest. Contact: Michelle Lunseford (304-701-0493)
Sunday, July 2
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service – Alderson Area Churches cordially invite you to attend the church of your choice.
12:30 p.m.: Mud Bog (Races Start) – (117 Greenbrier River Estates, Alderson, WV, Glen Ray Road) Gates open for participants at 9:00 a.m., Tech & Registration starts at 11:30 a.m., admission: 21 and up – $10, Under 21 – $5, Bring your own chair – (Rain or Shine), Contact: Mitchell Thompson (304-661-4665)
1:30 p.m.: River Events – (Alderson Mini Park) Enjoy an afternoon of fun in the Greenbrier River. Bring your own chair! Men, women, children and anything that floats races. Contact: Junior Kirby (304-646-5465)
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.: WV Inflatables – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bounce Houses, Water Slides, Obstacle Courses and More! $5 wristbands per day. Contact: Tessa Mitchell (304-667-2654)
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Goodson Boys – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Free Admission – Bring your own chair – (Rain or Shine), Contact: Greg Eary (304-646-1762)
Monday, July 3
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.: WV Inflatables – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bounce Houses, Water Slides, Obstacle Courses and More! $5 wristbands per day. Contact: Tessa Mitchell (304-667-2654)
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Mark Cline & Stockyard Parade – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Performing 70’s and 80’s rock. Free Admission – Bring your own chair – (Rain or Shine), Contact: Greg Eary (304-646-1762)
Tuesday, July 4
8:00 a.m.: Parade Line Up – (Alderson Elementary School on Virginia St.) line up depends on arrival. Contact: Jimmy Massey (304-667-3475) 8:00 a.m. Craft & Food Vendors – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Come & support our unique craft and food vendors throughout the day. Contact: Greg Eary (304-646-1762)
8:30 a.m.: Alderson Train Depot Open for Visitors – Come visit the historic depot built in 1910. Contact: Don Sutherland (804-731-9871)
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Alderson 4th of July Car Show – (Old Greenbrier Baptist Church Parking Lot) North Monroe Street. Presented by Tahoe Farm Club, Contact: Richard Morgan (304-646-4490) or Emily Alder (304-667-9285)
10:30 a.m.: 2023 Grand Parade – Queens, floats, cars, bicycles, tractors, horses and fire engines. Trophies and prizes in all categories. Something for everyone! After parade, trophies and prizes can be picked up at Alderson Memorial Football Field. Contact: Jimmy Massey (304-667-3475)
1:00 p.m.: Presentation of Colors – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Introduction of Miss Fireworks and her court/other pageant winners. 4th of July Salute – Awarding of parade prizes – Raising of flag by Greenbrier East High School JROTC and VFW Post #6723.
1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: WV Inflatables – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bounce Houses, Water Slides, Obstacle Courses and More! $5 wristbands per day. Contact: Tessa Mitchell (304-667-2654)
1:30 p.m.: Field Events – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Afternoon filled with fun and events for everyone – Races of all kinds (No pre-registration required) Contact: Jimmy Massey (304-667-3475)
4:00 p.m.: Tug of War – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Greenbrier vs. Monroe and Kids Tug of War
*PLEASE CLEAR THE FOOTBALL FIELD*
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: The Hobbs Sisters – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Our featured entertainment, Admission $5 per person for show and fireworks. Children 6 and under FREE. Bring your own chair – (Rain or Shine)
Gates will not open until after the fireworks
9:45 p.m.: Introduction of Miss Fireworks 2023 – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Join us in giving a heartfelt welcome to Layla Pence, our 2023 Alderson Miss Fireworks and her spectacular court of gifted and beautiful contestants!
10:00 p.m.: Grand Fireworks Display – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) The Alderson Fire Department will put on the best show in Greenbrier County featuring a marvelous fireworks show. Admission: $5 per person for show & fireworks. Children 6 & under FREE.
Concessions & Duck Tickets on Sale All Day – Contact Greg Eary (304-646-1762) or Pam Shields (304-992-6027)
Wednesday, July 5
6:00 p.m.: Ducks on the Greenbrier – (Alderson Mini Park) Rubber Duck Race, Grand Prize: $5,000 Cash, plus many other prizes
Rubber Duck Tickets On Sale Now & Every Day During Celebration – YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN
Presented By: Alderson 4th of July Committee, Alderson Fire Dept. & EMS, Miss Fireworks Committee, Tri-County Fire Co. and the Woman’s Club of Alderson Sponsored By: Alderson 4th of July Committee, Alderson Fire Dept. & EMS, Town of Alderson, Tri-County Fire Co. and Alderson Main Street
Please check our website or Facebook page for any changes due to weather
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For more information, visit www.alderson4th.com, email: alderson4th@gmail.com, or visit us on Facebook – Alderson 4th of July Celebration.
