This volunteer committee focuses on planning, organizing & fundraising for the Akron 4th of July Celebrations.

Schedule:

Friday, June 30, 2023

7pm: Opening Ceremony - Bicentennial Committee

The Town of Newstead Bicentennial committee will kick off this years celebrations with an opening ceremony, recognizing 200 years!

Brief history of town

Opening of time capsule (1998)

Scavenger Hunt kick off details - booklets distributed

Followed by the first band concert - Akron Community Band

Location: Russell Park

Saturday, July 1, 2023

10am-9pm: Youth Day, Strictly Hip + Food & Beer Vendors

- 10-3pm: Limerick School Open House and kids activities

- 10-2pm: Snippets of History Display-Newstead Library/Cultural Center

- 11-3pm: Youth activities @ Russell Park

Library, Akron Fire Co, Rich-Twinn Octagon House

- 10-4pm: Tonawanda Indian Community House - Kids Day / Open House

- 4:30pm: Food trucks

- 6pm: Strictly Hip concert / Beer Tent(Free concert @ Veterans Park)

Location: Various locations

Sunday, July 2, 2023

8:30am-4pm: Farm History Show w/ Food Trucks & Activites

- 8:30am: Cowboy Church Service

- 10-4pm: Farm History Show (Spots still available)

West Shore Farmers Market

- 11-4pm: Food Trucks

- 12-6pm: Basket Raffle (UMC)

- 2-5pm: Garden Walk Afternoon Open Houses

- 7-10pm:   Garden Walk Evening Open Houses

Location: Veterans Park

Monday, July 3, 2023

12noon-Dark: Fireworks and Food Trucks

- 12-4pm: Snippets of History Display-Newstead Library/Cultural Center

- 5-9pm: Food Trucks @ Veterans Park

- Dusk: Fireworks @ Veterans Park

Location: Veterans Park

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

10am-8pm: 4th of July Celebrations all Day!

- 10am: Bocce Tournament @Victors Pavilion

- 10am: Power Wheels Race (all ages welcome)

- 11am: Soap Box Derby (Main Street / Russell Park)

- 11am: Chicken BBQ & Food Vendors

- 11am: Kids activities (Russell Park)

Wolcottville Wildlife

Face Painting

- 12:30pm: Ice Cream Contest (arrive 10-15 mins early)

- 1-3:00pm: Smoke Dancers in the Gazebo

- 4:15pm: Kiddie Parade "Teddy Bear Picnic" (Hart St)

- 4:30pm: Gala Parade  "Our Town, Past and Present"

Participants stage at ACS (Bloomingdale Rd)

Alexander Band in Russell Park following parade

- 6:00pm: Craig Wilkins in Gazebo

Location: Russel Park / Main Street

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

5pm: BPO - Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

- 12-4pm: Snippets of History Display-Newstead Library/Cultural Center

- 11-6pm: Terra House-box lunch/dinner on menu (at restaurant)

- 4-9pm: Food Trucks onsite(Veterans Field)

- 4-9pm: Business Bazaar

- 7pm: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) FREE Concert!

Lawn style viewing - bring a picnic blanket or a lawn chair and spend a few hours with us!

Location: Veterans Park

Thursday, July 6, 2023

6pm: Cruise Night

Stroll Main Street enjoying music, smiles and lots of classic and unique cars!

Location: Main Street

Friday, July 7, 2023

7pm: Bicentennial Closing Ceremony

Closing Ceremony and Band Concert in the Park

Beard / Moustache Contest (Gazebo)

Dress of the Past - All ages Contest (Gazebo)

Location: Russell Park

Sunday, July 9, 2023

1pm-3pm: Scavenger Hunt Celebration

If you solved the secret code be sure to journey to the Octagon House between1-3pm for a special treat and celebration.

Location: Octagon House

Date:
June 30, 2023 - July 9, 2023

Locations:
- Russell Park, Main Street, Akron, NY 14001
- Veteran's Park, 5929 Buell Street, Akron, NY 14001
- Octagon House, 145 Main Street, Akron, NY 14001

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