Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash
July 4 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Due to the extreme weather forecast, Red, White & Blueberries BBQ Bash hours have been changed to 11AM – 3PM
Come out for our classic barbecue picnic at Peddler’s Village featuring tasty food and drinks, live music,
and blueberry vibes!
On Saturday, July 4, we’ll be serving up all-American grilled favorites and featuring music and family fun. Enjoy festive and upbeat music, including patriotic favorites, and try to win a prize competing in old fashioned games.
Presenting sponsor: Hewn Spirits
Schedule of Events
Activities
11am – 3pm, Red Barn Field
Stars & Stripes Strut
11am – 3pm, Red Barn Field
Sand Art
Face Painting
Lawn Games, Hula Hoops, etc.
Photo Op Location
Bubble Making Area
11am – 3pm, Street Road Green
Gel Blaster Battlefield
ThrowHouse Axe Throwing
1pm & 2:30pm, Red Barn Field
Watermelon Eating Contest
12pm – 2:30pm, Red Barn Field
Old Fashioned Games
Entertainment
11am – 3pm, Red Barn Field
DJ
12pm – 5pm, Gazebo
Galena Brass Band
Dining
BBQ Food Tent
Serving Smoked Turkey Legs, BBQ Chicken Sandwich, BBQ Rib Platter – ½ rack, cornbread & coleslaw, Cheeseburgers, Veggie Burgers, Hot Dogs, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Cucumber Salad, Street Corn Salad, Watermelon Cubes, Blueberry Cobbler Cookies, Blueberry Lemonade, Blueberry Sangria, beer.
Corny Corner
Serving corn on the cob in three flavors: butter & salt, Mexican street corn, and beer-battered with blueberry lemonade, and blueberry cobbler cookies.
Vistor & Event Center
Selling fresh blueberry pies, blueberry butter, blueberry fruit spread, BBQ sauces
Bacon on a Stick
Waterwheel Food Tent (Sunday, July 5 only • 12-4pm)
Serving Blueberry BBQ Brisket Sandwiches, Blueberry Walking Tacos, Blueberry Chicken Salad, Turkey Sandwiches, Cheeseburgers, All-Beef Hot Dogs, Soft Pretzel Logs, beer, Blueberry Margaritas, Blueberry Sangria
The Stars and Stripes Strut
11:00am – 3:00pm
Wave your flags and wear your red, white, and blue! The Stars and Stripes Strut is your chance to show off your most creative, spirited, and star-spangled outfits in celebration of Independence Day. Whether you’re channeling Lady Liberty, Uncle Sam, or the American Flag, this is your moment to shine! Prize awarded for best costume.
1. Dress Up
Dress in your most creative patriotic outfit.
2. Check In
Visit the Visitor & Event Center (red barn) between 11am–2pm to get your entry number.
3. Strut Your Stuff
Group strut at 2:30 on the Red Barn Field
4. Win A prize
Guests’ vote for their favorite contestants via the mobile app. Winner will be announced at 3pm at the Outdoor Event Tent/Red Barn Field.
Sights in Sand: An American Road Trip
Through August 31
Travel the U.S.A. with our Village-wide display of larger-than-life sand sculptures celebrating the iconic landmarks and history of our nation. Find out more.
Presenting Sponsor
Thank you to our sponsors
