2008 Charlestown Bicentennial Celebration

Official Schedule of Events

Date

Date / Event Name

Location

Times
Friday, May 30, 2008:

● Pork Chop Dinner

Charlestown Arts & Enrichment Center, 999 Water St.

5:00 PM

 

● Auction

Charlestown Arts & Enrichment Center, 999 Water St.

7:00 PM

 

 

   
Sunday, June 08, 2008:

● Prince & Princess Contest

Charlestown Arts & Enrichment Center, 999 Water St. 6:00 PM
 

● Queen Pageant

Charlestown Arts & Enrichment Center, 999 Water St. 7:00 PM
 

 

   
Friday, June 13, 2008:

Bicentennial Birthday Ball with Guest Speakers Heather French-Henry & Mayor Bob Hall

(sponsored by Lakeside Reflections)

Charlestown Arts & Enrichment Center, 999 Water St. 6:30 PM
 

 

   
Saturday, June 14, 2008:

● Dog Show (sponsored by Peters Insurance)

Charlestown City Square 9:00 AM
 

● Double H Square Dance

Charlestown City Square 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 

 

   
Friday, June 20, 2008:

● Hot Air Balloon Glow

Charlestown State Park 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 

 

   
Saturday, June 21, 2008:

● Charlestown Bass Angler's Fishing Tournament

(sponsored by Charlestown Bass Angler's Club)

Charlestown State Park 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 

● Tour of Homes

(sponsored by Charlestown Garden Club)

Tickets available at Charlestown City Hall 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 

● Hot Air Balloon Race

Charlestown State Park 7:00 PM
 

● "Oldies but Goodies" Street Dance

Charlestown City Square 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
 

 

   
Sunday, June 22, 2008:

● Charlestown Bass Angler's Fishing Tournament

(sponsored by Charlestown Bass Angler's Club)

Charlestown State Park Dawn - 3:00 PM
 

● Old Fashioned Picnic & Singing in the Park

(sponsored by Trinity Family Fellowship)

Charlestown Greenway Park 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 

● Cake Walk

(sponsored by St. Catherine's Regional Hospital Aux.)

Charlestown Greenway Park 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 

 

   
Monday, June 23, 2008:

● Rose Island Players

Charlestown Arts & Enrichment Center, 999 Water St. TBA
 

 

   
Tuesday, June 24, 2008:

● Charlestown Gospel Night

(sponsored by Randy & Marsha Hensley)

Charlestown Greenway Park 6:00 PM
 

● Ice Cream Social

(sponsored by Bill Moore)

Charlestown Greenway Park 6:00 PM
 

● Bean Soup & Cornbread Dinner

(sponsored by the Charlestown Beautification Committee)

Charlestown Greenway Park 6:00 PM
 

● Informational Church Booths

Charlestown Greenway Park 6:00 PM
 

● Rose Island Players

Charlestown Arts & Enrichment Center, 999 Water St. TBA
 

 

   
Wednesday, June 25, 2008:

● Carnival Midway by Playland Amusements

Jonathan Jennings Elementary School grounds 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 

 

   
Thursday, June 26, 2008:

● Arts & Craft Booths

Charlestown Greenway Park 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
 

● Food Booths

Charlestown Greenway Park 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  ● Carnival Midway by Playland Amusements Jonathan Jennings Elementary School grounds 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  ● Live Entertainment - TBA Charlestown Greenway Park 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  ● Pioneer Village Display Charlestown Greenway Park 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
       
Friday, June 27, 2008: Charlestown Lady Pirate Varsity Basketball Shootout Charlestown High School, Bill Dunn Sports Arena 1:00 PM
 

● Arts & Craft Booths

Charlestown Greenway Park 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
 

● Food Booths

Charlestown Greenway Park 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  ● Carnival Midway by Playland Amusements Jonathan Jennings Elementary School grounds 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  ● Live Entertainment - TBA Charlestown Greenway Park 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  ● Pioneer Village Display Charlestown Greenway Park 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  ● Historical Art & Photo Exhibit Charlestown Greenway Park 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
       
Saturday, June 28, 2008: ● 5K Road Race through the City Charlestown City Square 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  ● 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Charlestown Greenway Park 8:00 AM
  ● Softball Tournament Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 301 Gospel Rd. 10:00 AM
  ● Festival Parade and Float Contest Market Street (Hwy. #3) from Park to Main Sts. 10:30 AM
  Charlestown Lady Pirate Varsity Basketball Shootout Charlestown High School, Bill Dunn Sports Arena 10:00 AM
 

● Arts & Craft Booths

Charlestown Greenway Park 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
 

● Food Booths

Charlestown Greenway Park 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  ● Live Entertainment - TBA Charlestown Greenway Park 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  ● Pioneer Village Display Charlestown Greenway Park 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  ● Carnival Midway by Playland Amusements Jonathan Jennings Elementary School grounds 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  ● Hula Hoop Contest Charlestown Greenway Park 3:00 PM
  ● Stick Horse Race Charlestown Greenway Park 5:30 PM
  ● Posting of the Colors Charlestown Greenway Park 6:00 PM
 

● Charlestown's Largest Fireworks Display

Charlestown Greenway Park and surrounding areas 10:00 PM

** All Dates and Times are currently tentative and subject to change.  **

For more information, email us at info@CharlestownBicentennialCelebration.com or call us at 812-256-7126.

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