Bates County News

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

 Rich Hill's 4th of July

July 2nd-5th 2025
Theme: Independence Day
the Rich Hill Way!
Wednesday-July 2nd
6 p.m. The Children’s Promenade
registration at the bandstand
6:30 p.m. The Children's Promenade
6:30 p.m. Baby Contest
registration at the bandstand
0-18 months/clothing allowed
Director-Tisha Mackey
7 p.m. Baby Contest
Sponsored by Sheriff Chad and Courtney Anderson
Sponsored by Swope's Drive In
Thursday-July 3rd
5:30-6 p.m. Pie Contest/Auction drop off at the Methodist Church
6-7 p.m. Pie Eating Contest
Sponsored by the 4th of July committee
6-7 p.m. Pie Contest
at the Methodist Church basement
7 p.m. Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament
at the *East Park*
See the comments for more information.
Sponsored by Pony Keg
7 p.m. Pie Auction
Ready Set Grow auction item
8:30 p.m. Nathan Ast Band
Sponsored by Pete's
Friday-July 4th
9:30 a.m. Badminton Tournament registration-southeast corner of the park
10 a.m. Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by the Rich Family
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Car Show Registration
West side of the park
12 p.m.-2 p m. Car Show
Sponsored by BH Designs
1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Parade registration
3 p.m. Parade starts
Parade Marshals-Boone & Vickie Ross
4 p.m. Cornhole Tournament
Sponsored by Rich Hill FFA
7 p.m. Paradise City-A Tribute to Guns and Roses and the John Cougar Project
Sponsored by Food Fair Rich Hill
10 p.m. 🎆Fireworks🎇
Saturday-July 5th
9 a.m. 5k Registration
10 a.m. 5k Run/Walk
Sponsored by Muscle Brigade Gym
7 p.m. Opening Act-Dallas and Janell
at the bandstand
7:55 p.m. Stephen Flanery will perform
The National Anthem
8:30 p.m. Phil Vassar!
FREE IN CONCERT!
9:45 p.m. Street Dance with MooDaddy Entertainment DJ Services
The carnival will be open 6 p.m.-10 p.m
every night-subject to change at the
carnival's discretion,
Armband and ticket prices will be posted closer to the celebration.
ALL OF OUR ENTERTAINMENT IS FREE
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS.
ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED,
ANIMALS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
(Service animals are the exception.)
COOLERS ARE ALLOWED
FOOD AND CRAFT BOOTHS WILL BE OPEN
IF THERE ARE ANY UPDATES TO THE
SCHEDULE, THEY WILL BE POSTED ON OUR
FACEBOOK PAGE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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