Saturday, June 26th
8:00 am – Youth Bicycle Registration
(Alderson Memorial Football Field) (3 age divisions) 4-6,7-9
and 10-12
9:00 a.m. – Youth Bicycle Race
Presented by Tri-County Fire Company, Contact Jimmy
Massie (304-667-3475)
Wednesday, June 30th
1:00 p.m. – Judging Home and Business Decorating Contest
Contact Brenda Gabbert (304-445-7210)
Thursday, July 1st
7:00 – 11:00 p.m. – Fireman’s Rodeo
(Alderson Memorial Football Field) Free Admission
Sponsored by Alderson Fire Department & EMS, Contact
Rick Honaker (304-445-7420)
Friday, July 2nd
12 noon – 1:00 p.m. – All American Baking Contest
(Alderson Community Center Kitchen) Entries must be
dropped off between noon – 1 p.m.
2021 Theme: Best decorated 4th of July cake.
Sponsored by Sunshine Dist. Little Debbie, Crawley, WV
Contact Brenda Gabbert (304-445-7210)
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Ice Cream Social
(Alderson Depot) Contact Judy Lohmeyer, Alderson Main
Street (304-992-2366)
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Open House at Alderson Community Center
6:30 p.m. – 4th of July Banquet
(Alderson Community Center) Catered by Ginny Walker –
Please make reservations by June 28 to ensure you have a
seat – $16 per person, 12 and under $8.
Contact Linda Loudermilk (304-445-7520) or by
email: lloud64@yahoo.com
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Entertainment TBA
(Alderson Memorial Football Field) Free Admission – Bring
your own chair – (Rain or Shine)
Saturday, July 3rd
8:00 a.m. – Parade Line Up
Alderson Elementary School on Virginia Street, line up
depends on your arrival.
Contact Jessie Willis (304-646-7893) or Jimmy Massie
(304-667-3475)
8:00 a.m. – Arts, Crafts & Commercial Sales
(Alderson Elementary School Grounds) Contact Karen
Lobban (304-667-5049)
10:30 a.m. – 2021 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 Jessie Willis (304-646-7893) or Jimmy Massie
(304-667-3475)
1:00 p.m. – Presentation of Colors
(Alderson Memorial Football Field) Introduction of Miss
Fireworks and 4th of July Salute
Awarding of parade prizes
Raising of flag by Greenbrier East High School JROTC and
the VFW Post #6723
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 Massie
(304-667-3475) or Jessie Willis (304-646-7893)
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 to 9:30 p.m. – The Hobbs Sisters
(Alderson Memorial Football Field) – Admission $5 per person
for show and fireworks. Children 6 and under free.
Bring your own chair – (Rain or Shine)
9:45 p.m. – Introduction to Miss Fireworks 2021
(Alderson Memorial Football Field)
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 marvelous aerial and ground displays
Sunday, July 4th
11:00 a.m. – Sunday Worship Service
Alderson Area Churches cordially invite you to attend the
church of your choice
12 noon – White Water Canoe Race
(Fort Spring) – Registration will start at 12 noon and the
race starts at 1:00 p.m.
A timed event on the Greenbrier River, total distance 7 miles
– canoe & kayak divisions.
Contact Jessie Willis (304-646-7893)
1:00 p.m. – 5th Annual Horse Show
Held at 117 Greenbrier River Estates, Alderson, WV 24910,
(Glen Ray Road)
$10 Entry Fee except for class 4. Class 4 will be $5. Class 25
bring your own dollar. Championship classes will be $25.
Contact Corianna Spinks (304-520-8937)
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 Jessie Willis (304-646-7893)
6:00 p.m. – Ducks on the Greenbrier
(Alderson Mini Park) Rubber Duck Race,
Grand Prize: $5,000 Cash, plus many other prizes
6:30 p.m. – Gospel Sing
(Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bring your own chair and
enjoy an evening of gospel music by various local artists.
Sponsored by the Alderson River of Life Church. Contact
Anthony Carter (304-661-0670).
In the event of inclement weather, the gospel sing will be
moved to the Alderson River of Life Church on Rt. 63
Fireworks at Dark
Celebrating Independence Day – Location TBA (check our
Facebook for updates)
Monday, July 5th
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. – Run for Snacks 5K Registration
(Alderson Public Library)
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)
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 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 for any changes due to weather. No pets allowed.
Visit us on Facebook at Alderson 4th of July Celebration, or online at www.alderson4th.com.