12:00 PM - Gates Open
3:00 PM - Kid Zone Opens
3:00 PM - Rosebuds Cheer Team
3:30 PM - Watermelon Eating Contest
4:00 PM - James Beam
5:00 PM - Wagon & Stroller Parade
5:30 PM – Contraband on main stage; Hot Dog Eating Contest north of Kid Zone
6:30 PM - Miss Liberty Bell Contest
7:00 PM - Paso Firme on main stage; Watermelon Eating Contest north of Kid Zone
8:00 PM - Most Magnificent Mullet Contest
8:30 PM - Englewood Heights
9:55 PM - National Anthem by Englewood Heights
10:00 PM – Fireworks

Help us honor the service and sacrifice of our community’s veterans and active-duty military members.

We are inviting submissions of photos featuring individuals who consider Yakima County their hometown or who currently reside here. Selected photos will be displayed at the 4th of July Community Celebration and the Central Washington State Fair, celebrating those who have served or are currently serving our country.

Deadline: June 22, 2026

🌭 Hot Dog Eating Contest
3:45–4:15 PM | North of Kid Zone
Bring your appetite and competitive spirit. Youth and Adult divisions available.

🍉 Watermelon Eating Contest
4:30–5:00 PM | North of Kid Zone
A juicy summertime showdown! Youth and Adult divisions available.

🔔 Miss Liberty Bell
6:30–7:00 PM | Stage
Rock your most patriotic bell bottoms and show off your flare and flair. Judged on creativity and patriotic spirit. Youth and Adult divisions available.

✂️ Most Magnificent Mullet
8:00–8:30 PM | Stage
Business in the front, party in the back — patriotic style encouraged. Judged on length, style, and overall “liberty flow.” Youth and Adult divisions available.

To register for contests, click the button below.

No pre-registration needed!
Walk-in registration & entry drop-off:
Friday, June 26, 2026: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 27, 2026: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Grab your brushes and show your pride by transforming a standard wooden pallet into a patriotic masterpiece! The most creative pallets will be displayed on the 4th of July Community Celebration and during the Fair.

No registration needed!
Red, white, and roll! Kids’ wagons and strollers are the stars in this patriotic mini parade.

Decorate your wagon or stroller to show your spirit!
Important: Bikes and trikes are not allowed, so everyone can walk safely together.

Join us as a retail vendor at the 2026 4th of July Community Celebration as we commemorate America’s 250th anniversary! This free, family-friendly event attracts an estimated 15,000–20,000 attendees each year and offers a vibrant atmosphere filled with entertainment, activities, and community pride.

Click the button below to register.

This year, to celebrate America’s 250th, we are expanding activities, educational programming, and presenting an enhanced fireworks display. To make this event bigger and better than ever, we are seeking support from generous community leaders. Every contribution helps ensure this beloved tradition remains inclusive, accessible, and free for everyone in our Valley.

All donors will be recognized on a donor wall at the event and acknowledged on this website. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your contributions are tax-deductible.

To donate click the button below.