FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June
25, 2019
Abingdon
celebrates Independence Day Thursday July 4th
with
a day of family fun
ABINGDON,
Va.—On Thursday July 4, 2019, downtown Abingdon will be alive with an
All-American Independence Day Extravaganza. This free event takes place at the
Abingdon Market Pavilion and along Remsburg Drive in downtown Abingdon. Free
activities include a watermelon eating contest, a kids’ craft area, historical
reenactors, block party with a foam pit, stilt walkers, antique tractors,
concert, and firework finale. Food trucks will be present to provide
concessions.
The free
concert starts at 7:00pm, featuring the blues and southern soul of Carolyn
Wonderland. A musical force equipped with the soulful vocals of Janis
and the guitar slinging skills of Stevie Ray, Carolyn Wonderland reaches into
the depths of the Texas blues tradition with the wit of a poet. She hits the
stage with unmatched presence, a true legend in her time.
At 4:00 p.m. the festivities begin with a watermelon eating
contest for those ages 5 to 18. Just like any good watermelon eating
competition, no hands or other unique equipment are allowed. Contestants should
arrive at 3:30pm to sign up, accompanied by their parent or guardian.
Come to the Kids’ Craft area from
4:30 to 7:00 p.m, where kids of all ages can participate in creative craft
projects for free. Activities at the craft area include rotating art projects
every hour.
Other draws for families include an
antique car show, historical reenactors celebrating Abingdon’s rich
Revolutionary War history, and a block party and foam pit. The entire
extravaganza will end in true American style with a firework finale at 9:15.
All activities will take place on
Remsburg Drive in downtown Abingdon, either at the Fields Penn Lawn, the
Abingdon Market Pavilion or along Remsburg Drive. Public parking is available
in the Municipal Lot on Main Street, or on the street as available.
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