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2023 Firecracker Fest

Celebrate Independence Day at Mill Creek Regional Park with live music, games, inflatables, great food, and of course, a 15-minute fireworks show! The celebration will take place on July 1st from 5pm-10pm.

Here is a breakdown of the events:

  • 5pm Celebration Begins
  • 5pm Greased Pole Opens – Field 5
  • 5-8:30pm Kid’s Activity Field – Field 5
  • 5:30pm Frog Jump Contest – Field 3
  • 5:30-7pm Live Music: Fantasy Band – Field 1
  • 7:45-9:15pm Live Music: The May Belles – Field 1
  • 9:15pm National Anthem – The May Belles – Field 1

Fireworks will begin after The National Anthem, and this will complete the celebration.

Full Concessions will be available at the hub (building between Fields 1-5) We will also have food vendors throughout the event.

Child safety armbands are available at the information tent or the tent on the games field. These armbands are placed on the child with parental contact information in the event you are separated.

Visual of two children standing side by side, gazing up at a brilliant fireworks display lighting up the night sky during the 2023 Firecracker Festival. The bursts of gold and white fireworks illuminate the scene as smoke drifts across the background. The boy stands with his hands on his hips, while the girl, wearing a red shirt and braided hair, watches in awe. The moment captures the wonder and excitement of a festive Independence Day celebration.

More information for the evening events: 

Frog Jumping Contest Rules
BYOF (Bring Your Own Frog)

Image of the "Frog Jumping Contest Rules" poster for the 2023 Firecracker Fest. The poster outlines the competition guidelines, including two age divisions (10 & Under, 11 & Older), each with three frog categories: Tree, Toad, and Bullfrog. Frogs have 15 seconds to jump for distance, and rankings are based on how far they go. Participants cannot touch their frogs after time starts and may only enter once per category. Special awards for largest, smallest, and most unique frogs require those frogs to compete. Decorative graphics include a firework burst and a cartoon frog.

 

 

Amusement Games & Inflatables

 

Games will be open from 5-8:30 pm ONLY.
Inflatable games are available free of charge! There will be wet and dry ones so come prepared to get wet! It is July in South Georgia so the kids will want to cool off. Please remember no shoes are allowed on the games.
Tattoo Art and  Games– Available free of charge to anyone interested
Firetruck– Available for kids to look and explore from 5-8 pm

 

Greased Pole Climb

Short pole for participants 10 years of age and younger.
Tall pole for participants 14 years old and younger.
Each participant gets (1) 2 minute try to climb the greased pole
Participants are not allowed to have help from others. It must be an individual effort.
After 2 minutes, participants are allowed to have another try, but they must get back in line.
The ONE person who gets to the top of the taller pole first will win $20 and the second gets a free t-shirt

  1. The ONE person who gets to the top of the smaller pole first will win $20.
    1. The second gets a free t-shirt
  2. After prize money is won, participants can continue to climb the greased pole.

 

 

 

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