Staff report
The Eastmont Community Foundation is hosting a slate of events for Independence Day, from a parade to fireworks, live music, cornhole, a car show and more.
The schedule of events includes:
8 a.m.: Waldron Independence Day 5k and Fun Run (begins and ends at Old Town Fields in Shawsville. A great road course for all ages and first-time racers). Registration link is: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Shawsville/WaldronFitness5k.
Forms are also available at the Waldron Fitness Center front desk and registrations day-of.
4 p.m.: Shawsville Ruritan Parade along Old Town Road in Shawsville. Participants line up at E&E Automotive. Contact Barnett Carr at 540-523-1472 or bcarr@vt.edu if you would like to participate: Classic cars, sports teams, churches, marching bands, livestock, businesses, and more are welcome!
5:45 p.m. (approx. end of parade) gates open to Old Town Fields: concert, $5 admission, 6 and under free (16 and under must be accompanied by an adult), concessions, cold water, sno cones, adult beverages and more. Come for the music and stay for the fireworks; come support local non-profits in fundraising EMHS Athletic Boosters.
6- 9 p.m.: Concert at Old Town Fields by Miller Holler, sponsored by Blue Ridge Monument Inc.
6 p.m.: The Shawsville Ruritan Club will host their second annual 4th of July Cornhole Tournament, sponsored by First Bank and Trust, on Old Town Fields. The winning team will be awarded $150. Registration fee is $40 per two-person team, and the deadline to register is July 1. The format will be single elimination with a maximum of 16 teams. Please call Barnett Carr at 540-523-1472, or email bcarr@vt.edu to register and pay entry fees.
6 p.m. Car Show on the Old Town Field track by E & E Automotive. Contact E&E for more information and how to enter at 540-268-1202.
6 p.m.: Dunk booth provided by Eastern Montgomery High School PTO- $2 for one ball or $5 for three balls. Stop by see the people who have volunteered to be dunked!
9:20 p.m. (approx. time): Fireworks on the hill courtesy of Sisson & Ryan Quarry.
