July 2, 2009

Fort Gordon

Independence Day Celebration
Fort Gordon will be celebrating the nation's Independence Day July 2 on Barton Field to allow for Soldiers to celebrate the holiday with their Families on July 4. The U.S. Army Signal Corps Band will perform. There will be live entertainment, children's carnival rides, games, pony rides, food concessions and craft vendors, and the Better Opportunities for Single Service Members' bike show. It all begins at 5 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled at 9:40 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. For more information call (706) 791-6234.

July 3, 2009

Augusta

Fireworks with the Greenjackets
July 3rd, 7:05pm vs. Lexington.
Celebrate the 4th of July a night early! Baseball and Fireworks!
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Columbia County

22nd annual Lake Freedom Fireworks Spectacular
Location: Little River Marina and Family Resort in Appling
Old-fashioned contests start at 3 p.m. and include watermelon seed-spitting and eating, horse shoes, sack races, three-legged races and a raw egg toss. A Christian concert begins at 6 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for children.
No coolers or alcohol are allowed. Food vendors will be at the event.

Jenkins County

Fireworks
Jenkins County residents will have the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular fireworks show Friday, July 3, in celebration of the nation's birthday. The event will take place 7:30 p.m. at the Jenkins County Recreation Department complex.

McDuffie County

Fireworks at Raysville
Location: Raysville Marina
Time: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Price: Free!
Contact Phone: 706-597-1000
Contact Email: mcarrington@thomson-mcduffie.net

July 4, 2009

Aiken

Rose Hill day-long 4th of July event
This year's July 4th event will bring together various indigenous American musical styles -- country, blues, Beach Music and gospel music -- and will once again raise money to support the Aiken County Veterans Council's Fisher House Fund, a project to help build a Fisher House in Augusta to accommodate the families of service personnel being treated at the VA Medical Centers.
Admission is by donation.
Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. with entertainment to begin at 2:45. A special Independence Day buffet lunch will be available for sale, as well as a cash bar and cash grille.
For further information on Fourth of July at Rose Hill Estate, call 648-1181.

Augusta

Star Spangled Fourth Concert
Jul 4, 2009 8:00 pm
St. Paul's Church, 6th & Reynolds at the Riverwalk in downtown Augusta.
Concert by Independence Day Chorus & Orchestra, followed by Afterglow BBQ & city's Riverwalk Fireworks Display.
Click here for more information.

Barnwell

Fourth of July FUNtastic Family Fest
7/4/2009 at 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Veterans Park
Description: Join us for an evening of fun games, concert and fireworks. Bring your own picnic for an American Tailgating Fun (Family Style - no alcohol).
Contact: Lynn Cox
Phone: (803) 541-6555
Email: barnwelldevelop@bellsouth.net

Columbia County

4th of July Celebration!
Date: 7/4/2009 4:00 PM-dark
Cost: FREE!
Location: Patriots Park
5445 Columbia Road
Grovetown, Georgia 30813
Click here for more information.

22nd annual July Fourth Barbecue
Location: Liberty Park Community Center on Newmantown Road in Grovetown
Time: Noon until the barbecue runs out, usually about 3 p.m.
Barbecue is free and includes hash and rice, bread and pickles. Hot dogs and chips also will be available. Takeout plates cost $5. Live entertainment will include karaoke and performances by Durell Morris and the Southern Bluegrass Boys. Prizes will be given out beginning at about 1:30 p.m.

July 1776 Re-enactment
Life was not fireworks and barbeques for the colonials in July 1776. Learn what was happening in the lives of Georgian's from back country re-enactors while the Declaration of Independence was being signed in Philadelphia.
$5 parking
706-541-0321
Mistletoe State Park
3725 Mistletoe Road
Appling, GA 30802