Freedom Fest Starts Friday
Great Fourth of July weekend in Pine City...
don't miss it!

Friday, July 4
6-8:30 pm- Robinson Park- Food, root beer floats and a country musical performance by Al Godage Sundown at Robinson Park. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the show!

8:30 pm - Lights for Life,” an American Cancer Society fundraiser sponsored by the Pine Area Lions, brings the trees in Robinson Park to life by remembering victims.

8:30 pm -12:30 am- Music from High & Mighty Band at the Pizza Pub

Saturday, July 5
7:00-10:00 am- Breakfast provided by Pine County 4-H in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds.

9-11:30 am- Mini-triathlon begins at the beach at West Side Park and finishes at Robinson Park. (Pre-registration is required at http://www.pinecitychamber.com/)

9 am-2 p.m- Brats and hot dogs are sold by the Cross Lake Association at the fairgrounds

9 am -3:30 pm- Annual car show (sponsored by the Classic Cruiser Car Club) and a tractor show are featured at the fairgrounds.

10:30 am- 4-H Dog Show at Robinson Park. Smoothies are on sale at 10:30 am and root beer floats will be for sale at 11 am.

12 Noon- At Robinson Park, there is bike decorating and a parade, along with other children’s activities including a money scramble at 1 pm, a Wal-Mart bike giveaway at 2 pm, a K9 demonstration by the Sheriff’s Department and train rides provided by Pine City Lions.

12 Noon-3 pm- The Rural School Museum is open with a program at 1 pm, and 2-4 pm, enjoy a sesquicentennial celebration and a performance by the Pine City High School Band.

10:00 pm- Fireworks at the fairgrounds.

Sunday, July 6
11:00 am- A Boat Parade, sponsored by the Cross Lake Association. The parade route will proceed south down the west side of the lake, up the Snake River as far as the Highway 61 bridge, back to Cross Lake, south to Lakeside Medical Center, then north up the east shore to Norway Point before turning south along the west side to the starting point.
Good places to watch the parade are from the public boat landing, Highway 61 bridge, public dock area, shore or another boat. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated pontoons or boats, and judging takes place near the end of the parade route.

3:30 pm- Praise in the Park... don't miss this very special event in Robinson Park. Area churches are coming together to lead in praise and worship to our Savior! Bring the whole family! There will be activities and music for children by Journey North Church!