Join us for a variety of community events in downtown Columbus, Indiana!

Where: Downtown Columbus, Indiana
Time: 9 am – 11 pm

Highlights:

• 9 am – 12:30 pm: Farmers Market
• 11 am: Patriotic Walking Parade – Register to Participate
• 10 am – 6 pm: Live DJ
• 12 Noon: Kick off speeches
• Opening ceremonies will take place at the stage starting at noon with a dedication of legacy.
• 12 Noon: Beer garden and food sales (The Garage/Ovation Event)
• 1 pm: Most Patriotic Costume contest​
• 12 Noon – 4:30 pm: Kids Zone – DARs, Library, & kidscommons
• Revolutionary era games including TinPin, Jacks and Hopscotch
• Free activities from kidscommons that include Hair Tinsel, face painting and an educational display donated by the Indiana Children’s Museum.
• Snowbiz
• Ms. Rachel’s Neat Treats
• 1 pm: “As American as Apple Pie” contest. Celebrity judges will be determining the best apple pie in Bartholomew County. Email us to register. Registration ends Thursday, July 2 at 5 pm.
• 2 pm: “Most Patriotic” contest. Judged similarly to a costume contest – crowd response chooses winners! Email us to register. Registration ends Thursday, July 2 at 5 pm.
• 3 pm: “All-American Hot Dog Eating Competition” hosted by The Garage & Ovation. Featuring all beef Nathan’s hotdogs! Email us to register. Registration ends Thursday, July 2 at 5 pm.
• 4:30 – 5:30 pm: Rock the Block, Revolutionary Style under InterOcculus.
• 5:30 pm: Family Festivities End
• 6 pm: The Garage / Ovation Event begins