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Lake Barkely Fireworks |
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Where:
Cadiz
When: July 3, 2009 |
| Celebrate America at Lake Barkley Beach! Join us for an awesome fireworks display, a talented regional line-up of live music, beach games for the whole family, snacks and food vending and a cool swim in the lake. Lake Barkley is the place to be for Independence Day 2009! 9:00 |
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Visit with Smokey Bear! |
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Where:
Land Between the Lakes
When: July 3, 2009 |
| Smokey will be making appearances throughout the day. Bring the kids to meet Smokey and pose for some great pictures! Program free with Nature Station admission. |
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Wildlife Viewing Tips for LBL |
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Where:
Land Between the Lakes
When: July 3, 2009 |
| Would you like to find out some "hot spots" for viewing wildlife in LBL? Who better to ask than the staff who work here! Attend this brief slide show to discover the best places and times to look for your favorite local wildlife. Program free with Nature Station admission. |
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Homeplace Scavenger Hunt |
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Where:
Land Between the Lakes
When: July 3, 2009 |
| Come by the farm and get your list; but don't forget to check it twice, as you search to see just how many items you can find! Program free with Homeplace admission. 1-3pm |
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Family Sunset Hike |
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Where:
Land Between the Lakes
When: July 3, 2009 |
| Sunset is a beautiful time to hike around Hematite Lake. Join Nature Station staff as we take a leisurely walk around the lake, looking for wildlife such as herons and beavers, and admire the splendor of a sunset over the lake. By the time we hit the last leg, we'll see the greatest fireworks show in nature- lightning bugs! Program free to all LBL visitors. Weather permitting. 6-8:30pm |
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Freedom Fest |
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Where:
Murray
When: July 3, 2009 |
Summer heats up with Freedom Fest, Murray's premier Fourth of July celebration the first weekend in July. Freedom Fest celebrates our country's freedom with a street fair, a family day in the park, a country music concert featuring major country stars, an outdoor gospel music concert and a fireworks display that is one of the largest in Western Kentucky.
5am "Bacon in the Sun" Backyard Grillers Competition
2:30pm "Squealin' on the Square" BBQ Contest Downtown
4pm Opening Ceremony Downtown
4pm Tumbleweed Street Fair and Rotary Club's Kid Zone Downtown
4pm Freedom Fest Patio
4:45pm "Red, White and Blue" Block Party with BLEND, Jennifer Fox & the Pillow Fighters, and Clerence Dobbins
6pm Freedom Fest Invitational at Murray Parks |
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Independence Day |
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Where:
Land Between the Lakes
When: July 4, 2009 |
| Enjoy an afternoon of holiday fun and entertainment at The Homeplace as we celebrate one of the biggest holidays in the1850's, Independence Day. Festivities kick off with a visit from the popular Kentucky statesman Henry Clay as he regales us with stories of his life: his adventures as a Kentucky senator, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State and his unsuccessful run for the presidency. Then let the games begin! Join in on the fun! Play old-time games; enjoy a cool slice of watermelon, cool under the shade of the maple trees while enjoying music and a few tall tales. The day will end with a bang as a paper hot air balloon is launched into the sky to celebrate the biggest holiday of the 1850's, Independence Day. *Ideal for Home Educators. "Henry Clay is played by George McGee and the program is funded in part by the Kentucky Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities". Program free with paid admission. 1-4 pm |
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All-American Scavenger Hunt |
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Where:
Land Between the Lakes
When: July 4, 2009 |
| Learn more about our great American plants and animals by trying your hand at a special scavenger hunt around the Nature Station. Figure out all the answers and you will get a prize! *Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with Nature Station admission. Ongoing from 10am-4pm |
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Creature Feature: Bald Eagle |
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Where:
Land Between the Lakes
When: July 4, 2009 |
| Let's celebrate Independence Day weekend by taking a closer look at our national symbol, the bald eagle. Visit with our resident eagle as we share the story of this magnificent bird. Program free with Nature Station admission. |
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Froggy Fest 2009 |
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Where:
Murray
When: July 4, 2009 |
| Froggy Fest 2009 "hoppens" on the 4th of July and begins at 5pm at Roy Stewart Stadium on the campus of Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. The concert lineup includes Rick Huckaby, River County, Bomshel, the Carter Twins, Jason Meadows and David Lee Murphy. This "Six For Six" holiday spectacular will feature six acts for only six dollars, along with a Color Guard during the National Anthem and a huge fireworks display. Reserved seats are $25. The annual and certainly the largest event of Murray's annual multi-day Freedom Festival celebration, which includes a parade, farmer's market, 10k run, street fair and barbecue contest. Tickets are on sale now with more information at www.froggy103.com. |
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