Freedom Fest hits Gentry July 4
Posted on Wednesday, July 2, 2008
GENTRY - The July 4 Freedom Fest "is shaping up to be a huge event," according to Main Street Gentry Chamber of Commerce executive director Bev Saunders.
"This will be an opportunity for families across northwest Arkansas to spend a fun day on July 4 th, enjoying crafts, good food, softball tournaments, bands, pageants, car shows, horseshoe tournaments and the city's biggest fireworks display ever," Saunders said Monday.
"We've asked the same band we had last year, Earl's Garage, to be the featured entertainment before the fireworks display, " Saunders said. "Earl's Garage was a huge hit in 2007, with a large selection of music for everyone. Of course, the great part of this band, aside from the fact they are very good, is that two band members are local Gentry folks, Dr. Alan Lamb and attorney Kevin Bonner."
A second band, the Continental Singers, has been added to the musical entertainment for the evening. They will be performing earlier in the evening, entertaining the crowds with both Christian and patriotic music.
"I think everyone will be very pleased," Saunders said," This group is very good."
The open car show is on the schedule of events again this year, with awards for Mayor's choice, the People's Choice and other categories. Tammie Runyan is coordinating the event and can be reached at (479 ) 238-4977. The sign-up on July 4 will be at 2 p. m., with the judging at 4 p.m. Cars will be displayed in the northwest corner of the park.
Sooner Pro Wrestling will be back Friday afternoon in the south end of the park.
Tired Iron of the Ozarks will show antique tractors and equipment all day in the south end of the park, under the trees.
An adult co-ed softball tournament will be held throughout the day. A horseshoe tournament is set to begin in the morning July 4 th.
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