Come and be a part of Wilmore's largest family reunion! Rain or shine, Wilmore's annual Festival of the Fourth celebration will actually begin on Friday, July 3rd with the 1 Mile Fun Run beginning at 7:00 p.m. and the 5K Run beginning at 7:30 p.m. Free t-shirts will be provided to all entrants thanks to sponsors R.J. Corman Railroad Company, Central Bank, and Taylor Made Farm. Pick up a registration form for information about entry fees and turn it in to City Hall.
The parade on the 4th begins at 10:00 a.m. (Participants line up on Kinlaw Drive at 9:30 a.m.) Prizes will be given for the top three floats with the best "family reunion" theme.
The Festival on the Wilmore Campground begins at 11:00 a.m. Food will be served in the dining hall from 11-2, with free cake and ice cream served at 2 (as long as supplies last). Live music and entertainment will be provided through the day by Rostulara, Jacky Waldrop, Calvary Messengers, and "The Wall".
Local artisans will be displaying and selling their crafts and a photographer will be available for family reunion pictures. There will be carnival games and prizes, a dunking booth and field games for families.
You won't want to miss the contests. Entries for the cake decorating contests need to be in the dining hall by 11:30 a.m. for judging at noon. The best decorated cake with a patriotic theme will win $50 with a second prize of $25. The Cherry Pie Contest judging will also be at noon with a first prize of $50 and a 2nd prize of $25.
The Youth Tabernacle will be the site of the spelling bee with 7-10 and 11-14 year-olds competing for prizes. To participate be there by 11:45 a.m. for the contest which begins at noon. Even if you don't enter a pet, be sure to attend the pet show with judging at 1:00 p.m.
At 3:00 p.m. the community will gather at the corner of Main Street and Butler Boulevard for the dedication of Wilmore's newest park, the Braden Park. (See article for additional information.) The day will end with fireworks with R. J. Corman inviting all of us to his farm on Jessamine Station Road for the annual fireworks display beginning at 9:00 p.m.
If you've been a part of Wilmore's Festival of the Fourth before, we don't have to say any more because we know you will want to be there. If you are new in town, or for some other reason, you have never attended it before, we can assure you that this celebration will make you glad you are a part of Wilmore. Don't miss it. The family reunion won't be complete without you!
Friday, July 3