Fairview plans old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration

FAIRVIEW — The town of Fairview will observe Independence Day with an old-fashioned celebration Wednesday.
This year’s celebration is themed “Our Flag: Held In Honor.” Festivities include the Ray Hedrick 5K Fun Run, the grand parade at 10 a.m., a concert by the Fairview Community Band and a program with guest speaker Congressman David McKinley at 1 p.m. McKinley has represented the First District of West Virginia in Congress since 2011. As a member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, he has been active with issues related to the coal industry, environmental regulation, energy efficiency and health care.
Following the speaking program, students from the Fairmont State University Academy for the Arts will provide entertainment, followed by games and contests for all ages, including a cake walk. The annual Acoustic Jam Session will also take place during this time.
The remainder of the evening includes magician Steve Haberman and a special performance by Jerry Vilar, Fairmont’s Hat Lady. There will also be performances by Smoky Robbins and the band Almost Famous. The celebration will conclude with fireworks at 10 p.m.
Throughout the day, several community organizations will sell concessions; otherwise, all activities are free of charge.
Organizations, groups or individuals are welcome to participate in the parade. Contact Belinda Frausto at 681-404-2470 or belinda.
frausto@gmail.com as soon as possible. For more information, visit fairview
4th.org, go to the Facebook page: Fairview’s 4th of July Celebration, or call 304-449-1678.
Schedule of events
7:45 a.m. — registration for Ray Hedrick 5K Fun Run
8:30 a.m. — Ray Hedrick 5K Fun Run
10:00 a.m. — grand parade
11:30 a.m. — Fairview Community Band
12:30 p.m. — Boy Scouts
1:00 p.m. — guest speaker Congressman David McKinley
2 p.m. — FSU Academy for the Arts, Music Preparatory Department students
2 p.m. — hot dog eating contest (at Fairview’s Hometown Hot Dogs)
3-4:15 p.m. — acoustic jam session. Bring your instruments.
3-4:15 p.m. — cake walk, games and contests for all ages
4:30 p.m. — magician Steve Haberman (balloon animals from 5:15-6 p.m.)
5:15 p.m. — Jerry Vilar, Fairmont’s Hat Lady
6 p.m. — Almost Famous
7 p.m. — Smoky Robbins
8 p.m. — Almost Famous
9 p.m. — Smoky Robbins
10 p.m. — fireworks