Boone County and several local organizations are inviting residents to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a free community event later this month at the Boone County Fairgrounds.
The celebration, dubbed “Boone County Celebrates America,” is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, from 3 to 10 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, family activities, community booths and a fireworks display.
Boone County officials will be partnering with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, Boone County Public Library and Boone County Historical Society to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Planned attractions include a fishing derby, a cruise-in, children’s games and activities, vendor and community booths, live music performances and fireworks to close out the evening.
Event Schedule
3-5 p.m. — Fishing Derby
4 p.m. — Cruise-In
4-5 p.m. — Florence Community Band (Stage Pavilion)
5:30-6:15 p.m. — Opening Ceremony (Main Show Ring)
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Push Button Radio (Event Stage)
7-8 p.m. — Hon. Anthony Frohlich book signing (Boone County Government Tent)
7:30-8 p.m. — Young Guns (Lower Ring)
8-9:45 p.m. — DV8 Band (Event Stage)
9:45 p.m. — Fireworks
Admission is free and open to the public.
