4th of July weekend events

 Adair County celebrates Independence Day events

Friday, July 3

• Columbia Nights — 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
• Jack Fishback Performance — 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on the Public Square
• Thunder over Casey Creek
• 17121 Knifley Road
• Concessions begin at 5 p.m. CST
• Bring a lawn chair and the whole family
• Fireworks begin at dark

Saturday, July 4

• Columbia Cruise-In Block Party — 5 p.m. until after the fireworks in Priceless Parking Lot

Independence on the Grounds

Adair County Fairgrounds - 256 Industrial Park Road

• 3:00 p.m. – Train rides begin – cost $5
• 3:00 p.m. – Food trucks open
• 4:00 p.m. – Free Family Fun Games begin
• Tug of War
• Three-Legged Race
• Puzzle
• Egg Toss
• Needle in the Haystack
• Watermelon Eating Contest
• Tire Toss
• Water Relay

Competition Information

• Grand prize of $500 for the Family Fun Games competition.
• Ribbon competitions are available for anyone who wants to participate in games, except for the puzzle.
• Fishing game offers a chance to win $50 if a participant lands the object in the cup.
• Maximum of one winner for the fishing game.
• Family teams must consist of 4–6 people.
• Winners are determined using a point system.
• Only 10 teams can compete. Contact Charles Grimsley at (270) 634-2253 to register.

• 8:30 p.m. – Fireworks from Little League Park