11th Annual Fresh Air, Freedom & Fun Festival
The 11th Annual Independence Day Fresh Air, Freedom & Fun Festival Sponsored by Evanston Parks and Recreation, Wednesday, July 4, 2007 – Hamblin Park This year’s festival is fast approaching! We are looking forward to a great concert by “Crescent Moon”, a magic show and clown provided by The House of Magic and Entertainment, giant inflatables, the Dance ‘N DJ, and a great variety of booths offering games, merchandise, and food. Local non-profit groups are invited to set up a game booth or a food booth as a fund raiser at no charge. If your non-profit group needs ideas for a booth, please call Brenda at the Rec Center. For profit businesses can reserve booth space for $50.00. Booths must provide their own generators for electricity. If you would like to reserve a space call Brenda Richins at the Rec Center at 789-1770 Deadline: June 22, 2007. Booths must be set up by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4 and may run through 6:00 p.m. All food vendors must contact the local Consumer Health Specialist, Shawn Moore at 789-3645 for a Temporary State Food Permit and regulations regarding serving food.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
FRESH AIR, FREEDOM AND FUN FESTIVAL
WEDNESDAY JULY 4 - HAMBLIN PARK.
8:00 am
ERH FUN RUN & WALK - No Fee
7:00 am Free Registration Youth, Adults & Families
Race starts at Debbie Smith Bridge across from Hamblin Park.
10:00 am
OPENING FLAG CEREMONY
10:00 am
CHILDREN'S "RIVER WALK" PARADE
With Lucy the Clown
Kids meet at Hamblin Park at 9:00 am for free bike decorations.
Drawings for free prizes. Parade starts at 10:00 am and
travels along the BEAR River Greenway trails.
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
CARNIVAL RIDES - GAMES & ATTRACTIONS
For All Ages. 50 cents per ride, or $8.00 for an unlimited ride pass!
• Climbing Wall
• Giant Slide
• Mini-Train
• Kiddie Corner Obstacle
• Bounce House
• Barrel Train
• Twister
• Velcro Wall
• “Speedway” Slip n’ Slide
• Extreme Rush
FOOD COURT & FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES
• Carnival Games
• Food Booths & More
BINGO For Great Prizes!
CANDY CANNON & SAWDUST PILE
• Candy Cannon at 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm
• Sawdust Treasure Hunt at 3:00pm
MUSIC DJ & ENTERTAINMENT
1:00 pm
“The House of Magic” MAGIC SHOW
4:00 pm
ROTARY CHUCK WAGON DUTCH OVEN DINNER
Original Evanston Chuck Wagon Recipes
Cost: $9.00 Adult, $6.00 Kids 10 & under, 5 & under Free
4:30 pm
“Crescent Moon String Band” - FREE CONCERT
WATERMELON BUST - During the band concert
Dusk
Evanston Elks Club Fireworks from E-Hill
Special Thanks to Event Sponsors
• Evanston Regional Hospital
• Accurate Eye Care
• YAHA
• Evanston Parks & Recreation
• Dance-N-DJ
• Local Groups
• Evanston Rotary Club
• City Of Evanston
Private & Non Profit Groups
Call 789-1770 for a booth.
