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Fourth of July Celebration Committee would like to sincerely thank our sponsors for their generosity.
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The Village of Manson, Washington will hosted its 29th Annual Fourth of July Celebration on July 4th, 5th and 6th, 2008 in downtown Manson. Wapato Way is the main street through the heart of our village center, an area targeted by the local community and vacationers alike. The Celebration strengthened and enhanced the annual fireworks display that had been traditionally hosted annually in the Village over the last 29 years and opened participation to the general public living in and visiting the greater Lake Chelan Valley area. We invited people from all over the northwest to see what Manson Village has to offer. This event was the perfect venue for celebrating the diversity of our community. Crowds joined us for numerous events including live music, arts and crafts, the Wenatchee Youth Circus, community art show, donkey softball, street dance, and of course, a stunning presentation of fireworks over Manson Bay. This family-friendly weekend showcased Manson Village and the Lake Chelan Valley at it’s best. Thank you for helping us make this celebration an awe-inspiring success! Click on the links below to learn more about the 2008 Celebration!
EVENT MAP: Download Complete Fourth of July Celebration Event Brochure.
FIREWORKS SHOW IN MANSON: Relish all the activities throughout the day, then delight in Manson’s 29th Annual spectacular presentation of Fireworks over Manson Bay on Lake Chelan. Tune to KOZI Radio on 93.5 FM for a session of Patriotic music between 10 pm and 11:30 pm.
SPONSORS: The Manson Business Association and Fourth of July Celebration Committee would like to sincerely thank our sponsors for their generosity. Please show your support by patronizing their businesses. All 2008 sponsors are listed on the left-hand side of the page.
FIFTY FAMILIES: A BIG Thank You to all the members of our Fifty Families. Your support will help make this year's celebration a great success! A list of our Fifty Families is located on the left column of this page.
FREEDOM RAFFLE:
ARTS & CRAFTS STREET VENDORS: Wander through the booths downtown Manson and enjoy talented artists, Manson Village is currently soliciting arts, crafts and food vendors as well as street performers, musicians and entertainers for this event. The valley is anticipating a crowd of over 10,000 people for this multi-cultural event. Major sponsorship opportunities are also available. For Vendor Information and application please click HERE to download.
ARTIST SIGNING OF THE 2008 Join us for the opportunity to meet northwest artist, Diane Paton Peel, and have your print signed by the inspired mind who created it. The original oil painting of "Beautiful Manson, Washington" will be up for silent auction during the Celebration at the Event Pavilion. Come on by to place your bid on this charming piece.
The Manson Business Association and Fourth of July Celebration Committee are pleased to announce that DIANE PATON PEEL is the winner of the 2008 Fourth of July Celebration Poster Contest. Diane's painting "Beautiful Manson, Washington" is an ideal reflection of our picturesque village on the bay, with it's stunning sunsets and cheerful summer warmth as we Celebrate Manson – The American Dream. The painting will be featured in limited edition on the 2008 Fourth of July Celebration commemorative posters and t-shirts as well as celebration advertising. To view the Diane Paton Peel's profile and winning painting, click HERE. Reserve your 2008 Fourth of July Celebration
Commemorative Art Print. Only 100 prints will be available for $20.00
each. The Art Print, by artists, Diane Paton Peel is the 1st limited
edition art print for the Celebration. The 2008 Fourth of
July Celebration Art Print is titled "Beautiful Manson, Washington" and
is the view of downtown Manson facing Manson Bay and Slide Ridge.
This year's print is sponsored by the Manson Business Association.
COMMUNITY
ART SHOW: People's Choice Winner: "Cabin" by Dory Starr Allisons of Manson will honor our independence with a Community Art Show featuring numerous talented local artists. We invite you to include your work in the Fourth
of July Celebration Community Art Show. Allisons of Manson will honor our independece with a
Fourth of July Celebration Community
Allisons of Manson supports the region’s creative people in their work, and we believe in the power of art and design to build community. If you have questions regarding the Fourth of July Celebration Community Art Show, please do not hesitate to contact us at 509-687-3534, or email . For a downloadable version of this entry form, please click HERE. Or stop in Allisons, 71 Wapato Way in downtown Manson to pickup forms in person. We look forward to seeing your work in the gallery at Allisons of Manson this July! QUILT TOUR: Travel throughout the beautiful Lake Chelan Wine Valley to our finest
wineries to view dozens of colorful quilts, from Lake Chelan Undercover
Quilters. Our local quilters have shared their finest work! Take a tour
through our valley and enjoy what our unique wineries have to offer
while viewing the work of the talented quilters of Lake Chelan.
DECORATED BIKE: The theme for the 2008 parade is: Celebrating Manson – The American Dream. This year's parade will pay homage to our Local Unsung Heroes. For more information, or to pickup your FREE DECORATION STARTER-KIT come to Allisons of Manson, 71 Wapato Way in downtown Manson. Click HERE to download the Decorated BIke Entry Application.
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE: Celebrating Manson–The American Dream. This year we pay homage to our Local Unsung Heroes. This will be a family favorite, so claim your spot on the parade route early for this event. Visit the Event Pavilion beforehand to buy patriotic gear for the event, or stop by the face painter to have your face done! The MBA will be handing out free American Flags along the parade route (while supplies last). The theme for the 2008 parade is: Celebrating Manson – The American Dream. This year's parade will pay homage to our Local Unsung Heroes. Manson’s 29th Annual Fourth of July Celebration is just around the corner and the Parade Committee invites you to be part of this NEW community event. We are confident you will have an exciting, colorful and creative interpretation that will reflect this year’s theme: “Celebrating Manson — The American Dream.” Your participation will help make this the best Fourth of July Parade ever! Each year, the Village of Manson celebrates our nation’s birthday with a sensational fireworks display over Manson Bay. This year we want to honor those who make our community a wonderful place to live, and pay homage to our Local Unsung Heroes. We ask all individuals, families, clubs, churches, associations, organizations and businesses to participate by building a float, forming a band, driving a decorated or classic car, riding a decorated bike, or just marching. Download a copy of the Parade Entry Form HERE. PARADE MAP:
BOAT PARADE ON LAKE CHELAN: Observe or take part in the Boat Parade as vessels journey from Old Mill Bay along the shores of Lake Chelan into Manson Bay. If you would like to participate in the Boat Parade, rendevous in the waters of Lake Chelan at Old Mill Bay, near the Lake Chelan Boating Club house. Staging will start at 6:30 pm on Friday, July 4th. Parade will begin promptly at 6:45 pm. The Boat Parade route will travel off shore in procession from Old Mill Bay towards Manson, around Wapato Point and into Manson Bay. Once in Manson bay you may setup in position to enjoy the evening concert (at Manson Bay Park) and the fireworks at dusk. Please visit www.lcboatingclub.com for more information.
DONKEY SOFTBALL: Many enjoyed the fun and laughs with family and friends during Manson's first Donkey Softball Game — A Fourth of July Celebration Fund Raiser. See below for photos and player roster. The Chelan team took home the gold with 7 points over Manson's 2, which earned them the silver medal. Everyone was a winner!
Advance tickets were available at the following locations:
Donkey Softball Ticket prices:
Sponsored by the Manson Business Association. Presented
by Donkey Sports, Inc.,
KID TO START THE PARADE CONTEST: THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. The Manson Business Association and Fourth of July Celebration Committee are pleased to announce that ERIKA ARIAS, Grade 5 of Chelan, is the winner of the 2008 Fourth of July "Why I Should be the Kid to Start the Parade" contest. Erika's essay of "who she most looks up to and why?" portrays an excellent sense of her personal "unsung hero" — her Mom. The essay was selected from over 70 outstanding entrants, and follows this year's theme: Celebrating Manson — The American Dream, which will pay homage to our local unsung heroes. Please help us in congratulating Erika and her Mother, Maria, as they both help start Manson's 2008 Fourth of July Parade. Great Job! Thank you to all the students who entered the contest. Every essay was thoughtful and first-rate. All essay entries will be on display in the Gallery at Allisons of Manson on July 4, 5, and 6, 2008. The Manson Business Association is sponsoring
a new annual contest: Children in grades 1 - 6 are encouraged to write a short
essay, 50 words or less, that applies to this year’s essay question
listed below (younger children may submit color drawings instead of
essays). The winner will help start the parade and ride along on one
of the lead vehicles! They will also receive a contest winner’s badge,
flag and hat. The contest ends Monday, June 2nd, and the winner will
be notified in early June. Parade Theme: Celebrating Manson
— The American Dream. This year’s parade will pay homage to
our Local Unsung Heroes. We encourage participants to tell us: Download the "Kid to Start the Parade" entry form HERE.
LIBERTY CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Best of Show: Phil & Brenda Greger (1949 Ford F1 Pickup) Many strolled through and enjoyed an up-close view of pristine cars which traveled throughout the state to celebrate in Manson! The car show took place Friday, July 4, 2008 in downtown Manson, immediately following the 5 PM parade (car show starts approximately 6 pm). The Liberty Classic Car Show featured classic cars throughout Washington. Download entry forms HERE.
CONCERT IN THE PARK: Relax & take pleasure in the beautiful view of Manson Bay as you are entertained by acclaimed musician, Jill Cohn, who will perform until the fantastic Fireworks Show over Manson Bay. You are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, since seating will not be provided. Additionally, we request that you leave your ice chests at home for security reasons and please do not bring your family pets to the event.
...with an expressive strong voice, and a lovely worldliness to her songs, Cohn has the heart-stirring lilt of the Innocence Mission's Karen Peris and the palpable melancholy of Sarah McLachlan - Jill Cohn is an artist to keep your eye on." - Performing Songwriter (Jan. 2002) Seattle-based singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist Jill Cohn's songs pay homage to artists like Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan and the Counting Crows, with tunes ranging from personal reflections to musical contemplations of domestic violence and vanishing rain forests. 2004 brings the release of Jill's 6th full length CD, entitled Seven Year Surrender. Raised in a small town in Eastern Washington, Cohn started singing before she started talking, and music has always been an integral part of her journey. A full-time musician since 1996, Cohn has released six critically-acclaimed independent releases and has engaged in seven years of nonstop touring. Almost immediately after Cohn embarked on the tour to promote her 2002 release, Window to the Wise, new songs began to pour out, and she realized quickly that yet another album was soon to be born. She called on the talents of Seattle producer Martin Feveyear, whom she had met while recording at his studio. During the Window to the Wise sessions, producer Ethan Allen had mentioned that if Cohn were to record again, that she might want to work with Martin. After Feveyear played some tracks from the yet unreleased Rosie Thomas album he was producing at the time, the seed was planted. It began to blossom when Feveyear guested on a track from Window to the Wise, and came into full fruit when Cohn began writing the new album. She called Feveyear, who enthusiastically invited her back to Jupiter to begin recording Seven Year Surrender. Cohn says, "we took our time recording these songs, and I got a portable hard drive so I could record in different cities while keeping up with my tour schedule." The Window to the Wise tour brought Cohn full circle on many personal fronts. She recognized early on, that in addition to having fresh experiences to draw upon for songs, that these tours were bringing about an opportunity for personal healing and resolution of unfinished business. While wading through the sometimes murky water of trying to right her wrongs, Cohn realized that these new songs were somehow the completion of a cycle begun with Window to the Wise. Where Window introduced longings, Seven Year Surrender takes a deeper look at the actual purpose of why certain situations persist, and how seeking their remedy unfolds a person in new ways. Seven Year Surrender marks several milestones for Cohn. The first is a reunion with Andrew Bush, and recording at Grandma's Warehouse in Los Angeles, the studio where Cohn cut her first release, 13September6. In addition to working with her Seattle band mates, Cohn also called on the guitar talents of Val McCallum (Vonda Sheppard, Jackson Browne), and rekindled a connection with designer Matt Buckmaster (who worked on Cohn's 2000 release, The Absence of Moving). GrammyÆ-award winning engineer Jim Watts also produces the track, "Guarantee of Grace," which Cohn wrote about her longing for family life. "Over the years of touring, I have become friends with some of the venue owners, I've gotten to see their children grow, and somehow, I've gotten to have my family through them. On this night, I was feeling a bit melancholy yet grateful about what I do have. It was funny, but those words just came to me, and I kept singing them to myself for weeks during that tour, and finally, when I got back home, I finished the song." During Cohn's tours, she has gained many new fans and concert opportunities, most recently as a national finalist in Jewel's Soul City CafÈ contest. Her performances encompass a wide spectrum of venues and charitable events, ranging from coffee houses in rural towns to her most moving appearance to date, where she performed her song "Instead of the Innocent" in front of 8,000 people in Seattle's Volunteer Park. Cohn was also picked as an opener for the Girls Room tour, was a top-five finalist in the Lilith Fair Talent Search and has opened concerts for many national artists, including; Jewel, Stacey Earle, Loudon Wainwright III, and Dave Matthews. Seven Year Surrender also marks Cohn stepping back into a larger production role, and it also features several songs in which she is the principal instrumentalist. Surrender, as one discovers over the course of the album's song cycle, is not so much about giving up as it is about opening up, as it joyously probes into a deeper understanding of resolution, compassion and understanding.
WENATCHEE YOUTH CIRCUS: Experience this magnificent extravaganza — the Biggest Little Circus in the World! Manson's Fourth of July Celebration proudly presents the terrific Wenatchee Youth Circus featuring all the regular circus acts with the exception of wild animals! The Wenatchee Youth Circus, known as the "Biggest Little Circus in the World" is one of several nonprofessional groups presently performing in the United States. The show includes all the regular circus acts with the exception of wild animals. The Wenatchee Youth Circus has grown to the extent that it is considered to be one of the 4 top nonprofessional troupes in the Nation. Over the years has played to audiences totaling over 2 million people in the western states from California to Alaska & in Canada as well averaging 12,000 miles a year. As with professional performers, the circus people are acutely aware of good audiences. They give of themselves with joy & zest; a warm reception is the greatest reward.
AMERICAN BREAKFAST: Enjoy a breakfast just like your mother used to make – or better –
MANSON LIBRARY SEMI-ANNUAL BOOK SALE: The Manson Community Library will be hosting it's semi-annual book sale on Saturday, July 5 from 8 am to 1 pm at the Manson Grange Hall, in conjunction with the Manson Farmers Market. The Library will have thousands of books – organized into categories to make shopping easy! Hardbound books will be $1.00, paperbacks will be 50¢ each. They will also have a variety of videotapes, audio books and cassette tapes for sale. Proceeds will go to fund the Manson Library Children's Summer Reading Program. Please contact the Manson Library at 687-3420 if you have any questions.
MANSON FARMERS MARKET: Vendors from the region specializing in seasonal produce, honey, home-baked goods and arts & crafts. Starts at 8:30 am "When the Whistle Blows" and lasts until approximately noon — or until vendors sell out. Located outside the grounds and parking lot of the Manson Grange Hall in downtown Manson. The Manson Farmers Market hosts vendors from the region — specializing in seasonal produce, honey, home-baked goods and arts & crafts items. Visit the market every Wednesday and Saturday morning from mid-June to mid-October. Contact Joan Lester, 687-3158 for more information.
GREAT ALL AMERICAN APPLE PIE BAKE-OFF: WINNERS: A great deal of Celebration attendees were lucky enough to try these outstanding pies by the slice (for only $1.00!) immediately following the judging. Everyone loves apple pie tasting! Bakers will want to dust off their rolling pins and enter the Bake-Off. Pie slices for sale after judging. To enter, bring your pie to the Manson Business
Association Tent in downtown Manson,
OLD-FASHIONED CAKE WALK: Join us for this old-fashioned favorite for all ages. The Manson Business Association will host a cake-walk in the Event Pavilion in downtown Manson starting at 3:00 pm on Saturday. Come and try your luck at winning a delicious dessert!
CHERRY PIT SPITTING CONTEST: Hawkers of all ages line up for a chance to see who will be named 2008 Winners of the Cherry Pit Spitting Contest: Age 5 & Under Age 6 to 8 Age 9 to 12 Age 13 to 16 Adult:
STREET DANCE: Enjoy live music and street dance with LJ's Jammers — a local Manson band playing a little bit of country, a little bit of blues and some old rock and roll! Come early and treat yourself to dinner, then head outside to boogie! This family-friendly dance will keep your feet moving on through sunset on Lake Chelan. At 10:00 pm the band will migrate to the heart of LJ's Bar & Grill to keep Jammin' all night! LJ's Jammers band members include: Aurthur Dunn, Greg Kennedy, Jeff Paige and Jimmy Smith. For mor information, contact Jackie at 687-6001. Keep your boogie on and visit LJ's Bar & Grill the first Saturday of every month for Jam Night.
KIWANIS 45TH ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBECUE: Menu includes: Half a Chicken, Leo's Famous Cole-Slaw, Baked Beans, For more information, contact LeRoy Hall at 630-2145.
CELEBRATION MEMORABILIA: Check out the Fourth of July Celebrationl merchandise at the MBA booth, downtown Manson during the Celebration. The merchandise makes great gifts and there’s something for every budget! Each year our collection sports a unique look, with some specialty clothing items included! Items for sale include:
We'll also be selling slices of pie from the Great All-American Apple Pie Bake-Off (after judging).
VOLUNTEER: Please contact Darren Borror, Fourth of July Celebration Chair and MBA Board Director at 509-687-3534 if you are interested in joining this dynamic, fun team. We will find a position that can utilize your talents and interests. Whether you can volunteer 5 or 50 hours you will be a welcomed addition to the Celebration team. |
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