Saturday, June 29

• 8:00 a.m. Youth Bicycle Race Registration – (Corner of Virginia & Elmwood Streets) (3 age divisions) 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12
• 9:00 a.m. Youth Bicycle Race – Sponsored by Tri-County Fire Company, Contact: Jimmy Massey (304-667-3475)
• 12:30 p.m. Dirt Race (Race Start) – (117 Greenbrier River Estates, Alderson, WV, Glen Ray Road) Gates open for participants at 9:00 a.m., Tech & Registration starts at 11:30 a.m., Admission: 13 & up – $10, 7-12 – $5 & 6 and under FREE. Bring your own chair,

(Rain or Shine) Contact: Mitchell Thompson (304-661-4665)

Sunday, June 30

• 12:30 p.m. Mud Bog (Race Start) – (117 Greenbrier River Estates, Alderson, WV, Glen Ray Road) Gates open for participants at 9:00 a.m., Tech & Registration starts at 11:30 a.m., Admission: 13 & up – $10, 7-12 – $5 & 6 and under FREE. Bring your own chair, (Rain or Shine) Contact: Mitchell Thompson (304-661-4665)

Monday, July 1

• 1:00 p.m. Judging Home and Business Decorating Contest – Best 4th of July themed decorations! 

Thursday, July 4

• 8:00 a.m. Parade Line Up – (Alderson Elementary School on Virginia St.) Line up depends on your arrival. Contact: Jimmy Massey (304-667-3475)
• 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Alderson 4th of July Car Show – (Old Greenbrier Baptist Church Parking Lot) North Monroe St. – Presented by Tahoe Farm Club
• 10:30 a.m. 2024 Grand Parade – Queens, floats, cars, bicycles, tractors, horses and fire engines. Trophies and prizes in all categories. Something for everyone! After the parade, trophies and prizes can be picked up at Alderson Memorial Football Field. Contact: Jimmy Massey (304-667-3475) Alderson train depot open for visitors during parade
• 1:00 p.m. Presentation of Colors – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Introduction of Miss Fireworks and her court, 4th of July Salute, awarding of parade prizes, Raising of flag by Greenbrier East High School JROTC and the VFW Post #6723
• 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. WV Inflatables – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bounce Houses & More! $5 wristbands per day. Contact: Tessa Mitchell (304-667-2654)
• 1:30 Field Events – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Afternoon filled with fun and events for everyone, Races of all kinds. (No Pre-registration required) Contact: Jimmy Massey (304-667-3475)
• 4:00 p.m. Tug of War – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Greenbrier v. Monroe Kids Tug of War Contact: Jimmy Massey (304-667-3475)
• 5:00 p.m. Please clear football field
• 6:00 p.m. Gates Open – (Alderson Memorial Football Field)
• 7:00-10:00 p.m. Goodson Boys – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Admission: $5 per person for show and fireworks. Children 6 and under FREE. Bring your own chair – (Rain or Shine) wide variety of music

Gates will not open until after fireworks

• 10:00 p.m. Introduction of Miss Fireworks 2024 – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) give a warm welcome to LeiAnn Richmond
• 10:15 Grand Fireworks Display – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) The Alderson Fire Department & Tri-County Fire Company will put on the best show in Greenbrier County featuring marvelous aerial and ground displays. $5 per person for show & fireworks. Children 6 & under FREE.

*Concessions & duck tickets on sale all day* Contact Greg Eary (Concessions) (304-646-1762) or Pam Shields (Duck Tickets) (304-992-6027)

Friday, July 5

• 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Firemen’s Rodeo – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) FREE Admission, come watch local and surrounding fire departments compete – Sponsored by Alderson Fire Department & EMS, Contact: Rick Honaker (304-445-7420)

Saturday, July 6

• 7:30-8:00 a.m. Run for Snacks 5K Registration – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Contact: Alicia Utterback (304-890-8103)
• 9:00 a.m. Run for Snacks 5K Race & Kids Fun Run – Walk or Run Event. All ages welcome. Contact: Alicia Utterback (304-890-8103)
• 8:00-9:00 p.m. Registration for Kids Fishing Tournament – (Alderson Mini Park) Contact: Ann Rodes (304-646-4343)
• 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Kids Fishing Tournament – (Alderson Mini Park) Ages 3-15, Sponsored by Sunshine Graphics, LLC and Greenbrier River Fly Fishing Classic. Contact: Ann Rodes (304-646-4343)
• 12:00-1:00 p.m. Kids Fishing Tournament – (Alderson Mini Park) Ages 3-15, Sponsored by Sunshine Graphics, LLC and Greenbrier River Fly Fishing Classic. Contact: Ann Rodes (304-646-4343)
• 2:00-4:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social – (Alderson Depot) Contact: Don Sutherland, Alderson Main Street (804-731-9871)
• 6:00-9:00 p.m. Open Mic Night – (Alderson Depot) Contact: Don Sutherland, Alderson Main Street (804-731-9871)
• 7:00 p.m. Mr. Rexroad Contest – (Rexroad Supply Co.) A Mr. not so fabulous contest. Contact: Michelle Lunsford (304-701-0493)
• 7:00-10:00 p.m. Greener Pastures Band – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bring your own chair – (Rain or shine) FREE admission
• 7:00-10:00 p.m. WV Inflatables – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bounce Houses & More! $5 wristbands per day. Contact: Tessa Mitchell (304-667-2654)

Sunday, July 7 

• 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service – Alderson Area Churches cordially invite you to attend the church of your choice
• 1:00 p.m. 8th Annual Horse Show – (117 Greenbrier River Estates, Alderson, WV 24910, (Glen Ray Rd.) Registration at 10:00 a.m., Negative Coggins Required. Contact: Corianna Spinks (304-520-8937), Dina Feury (304-661-1611) or Michelle Miller (304-520-2315)
• 1:30 p.m. River Events – (Alderson Mini Park) Enjoy an afternoon of fun on the Greenbrier River. Bring your own chair! Men, women, children and anything that floats races. Contact: Junior Kirby (304-646-5465)
• 6:00-10:00 p.m. WV Inflatables – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bounce Houses & More! $5 wristbands per day. Contact: Tessa Mitchell (304-667-2654)
• 6:00-10:00 p.m. Gospel Sing – (Alderson Memorial Football Field) Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of gospel music by various local artists. Sponsored by the Alderson River of Life Church of God. In the event of inclement weather, the gospel sing will be moved to the Alderson River of Life Church of God on Rt. 63. Contact: Anthony Carter (304-661-0670)

*Concessions & Duck Tickets on sale all day* Contact Greg Eary (Concessions) (304-646-1762) or Pam Shields (Duck Tickets) (304-992-6027)

Monday, July 8 

• 6:00 p.m. Ducks on the Greenbrier – (Alderson Mini Park) Rubber Duck Race, Grand Prize $5,000 cash and many other prizes. For tickets and information contact Pam Shields (304-992-6027)

Rubber Duck Tickets on Sale Now & Every Day During Celebration – you do not have to be present to win- craft and food vendors open during events on football field

Presented by: Alderson 4th of July Committee, Alderson Fire Dept. & EMS, Miss Fireworks Committee, Tri-County Fire Co. and Town of Alderson Sponsored By: Alderson 4th of July Committee, Alderson Fire Dept. & EMS, Town of Alderson, Tri-County Fire Co. and Alderson Main Street 

No pets allowed on football field

Please check our website or Facebook page for any changes due to weather: www.alderson4th.com, E-mail: alderson4thofjuly@gmail.com, Visit us on Facebook – Alderson 4th of July Celebration