Lake Chelan Valley 4th of July Celebration

This annual Independence Day Celebration is sure to "blow you away!"  You can check back to this site for updated information but for now... here is the schedule of FABULOUS events:

Saturday, July 2nd

All American Family Breakfast:  8-11 am, Manson Grange & Community Center.  This annual tradition is hosted by the Manson United Methodist Church and promises to fill you up good before you head out for a fun-filled day on the lake or around the town!  Menu includes scrambled eggs, ham, taters, grits, sausage gravy & biscuits, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, milk, choc milk, juice & hot chocolate.

Manson Bay Farmers Market: 8-11 am, Manson Grange & Community Center.  Every Saturday in Manson you'll find wonderful organic veggies and treats to eat, homemade pies and goodies, beautiful handmade crafts and jewelry, and something sure to surprise you!

July 2nd "Warm Up" Show:  Showtime is at dark; approximately 10 pm, Historic Downtown Chelan.  We celebrate all out here in the Lake Chelan Valley.  Your "teaser" for the BIG celebration of America's Independence will blast away from the crystal Lake Chelan waters at the mouth of the lake, with best views from our historic downtown Chelan... can’t you already feel the excitement?!
 

Sunday, July 3rd

Kiwanis BBQ Chicken Dinner:  12-5 pm, Manson Grange & Community Center.  YUM!  Right in tradition with our hometown celebration and the American Independence Day is this DELICIOUS BBQ chicken Dinner brought to you by the folks from the Manson Kiwanis.  This "SECRET" recipe has been a Manson Bay 4th of July weekend tradition for 49 years and counting.  Don't be late for dinner!excitement?!

Monday, July 4th – Independence Day

Music in the Park - featuring our very own LAKE BOYS: 7-10 pm, Manson Bay Park, downtown Manson... right on the Bay.  This local band is well known and NOT to be missed!  Playing cover favorites and culminating with a special accompaniment to the "Big" Show, the Lake Boys will tie the day together!  Grab a blanket and your girl or your guy, bring your lawn chairs and the family,  and listen as these local favoites make us all feel like celebrating.

The "Big Show" 4th of July Fireworks: 10:15 pm, Manson Bay, Lake Chelan.  Join in a celebration in Manson that has been going on for as long as we can remember!  Right after the Lake Boys you will hear and see a celebration like none other.  Everyone’s favorite patriotic songs and more will accompany an incredible show in the sky to mark the anniversary of our nation’s independence and the Centennial birthday of Manson Village. Your deck, boats, blankets, chairs or just a spot on the ground are all fair game for this spectacular event on the lake.  Patriotic musical simulcast by our very own KOZI radio will ensure a perfect seat from any “room” in the Manson Bay region! Be sure to be in Manson early for best parking!

In Addition:

Orders forms will be available all over Manson Village for the beautiful Heritage Tree being created for Manson’s Centennial.  A leaf or a branch… You’ll want to include all those Mansonites that have come before and those that are here now!
 
Don’t worry about long lines in Manson restaurants on the 4th!  Additional food vendors will be on hand for something guaranteed to be quick and delicious!  So eat up, in or out, we’ve got you all covered!
 
AND, cherry seed spitting contests and other fun holiday games will take place at any moment during the weekend.  Keep your eyes open for spontaneous fun!!!!
 
Wow!  What a weekend!  Homemade breakfast, shoppin', eatin' chicken, lickin' fingers, lookin' at all the beautiful people, great music and fireworks!  Lake Chelan is THE place to be this Holiday weekend!

DONATIONS AND SPONSORS - Needed and Appreciated! This great community, volunteer event cannot happen without the participation of your donations and our valued sponsors.  Any amount is welcome and truly appreciated.  Participation in the "50 Families" donor program enters you into a drawing to win an upclose and personal tour of the production of the 2011 fireworks show over Manson Bay!  Donations can be dropped off at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce, placed in any donation can appropriately labelled at local Manson businesses, or mailed to PO Box 216, Chelan, WA  98816.

Please click here for SPONSOR LEVELS and here for DONATION FORMS.  Thank you!
 
Special thanks go out to the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce, Wapato Point Mgmt Co. & Homeowners, Manson Growers, Lake Chelan Winery & Wapato Point Cellars, Mountain View Lodge, KOZI Radio, the Lake Chelan Tourism & Promotion Group, Manson Fire District 5, Lake Chelan Shores, WalMart and many other generous individuals!