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SUNDAY, JULY 6 at 6:00pm - VETERANS PARK |
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FRIDAY, JULY 4 at 8:00am |
Food Concessions open at 9:30am
Veterans Memorial Park
160th Place & South Park Avenue
| FREE parking at 5 lots | Live Musical Entertainment |
| Rib-Fest Cook Off | "Patches" the Clown face painting |
| Pre-Olympic Games for Kids and Adults | Obstacle Course |
| "Dimples" the Clown balloon designs | Municipal Band Concert |
| Basketball & Bean Bag Toss | Baseball Games |
| Fun Inflatables for Kids | Great Food! |
| 9:00am | Registration for Rib Fest |
| 9:00am - 12:00pm | Rib Fest Cook-off |
| 9:30am | Food Concessions Open |
| 11:00am - 2:00pm | "Dimples" the Clown balloon designs Sponsored by the Heritage Community Party |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm | "Murphy" the Police Robot |
| 11:00am - 3:00pm | "Freddie" the Fire Truck |
| 11:30am | Judging for Rib Fest |
| 12:00pm | Pre-Olympic Games Procession |
| 12:00pm - 4:00pm | All Aboard the Trackless Train Sponsored by Harris Bank |
| 12:30pm | South Holland Pre-Olympic Games Begin |
| 2:00pm | Baseball: Little League All-Stars |
| 2:00pm | Baseball: South Holland Ministerial Association VS Village Employees |
| 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Face Painting by "Patches" the Clown |
| 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Basketball, Baseball & Bean Bag Toss |
| 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Fun Inflatables for Kids: Obstacle Course, Super Slide, and Jump |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Jazz Favorites by Zermah & Co. Jazz Band Sponsored by Unforgettable Cafe |
| 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fun Kids' Temporary Tattoos |
| 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Live Musical Entertainment R&B, Latin & Pop Music by Mystic Fire Band |
| 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Patriotic Musical Tribute by the South Holland Municipal Band |
| 9:00pm | INCREDIBLE FIREWORKS!! |
Rib Fest Registration open through June 23
Rib Fest 2008 Entry Form
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Happy Birthday America! |
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PRE-OLYMPIC GAMES |
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Games begin at 12:30pm
Cash prizes will be given to all game winners
| AGES |
GAME |
| 5 & Under - Boys & Girls | Candy Marathon |
| 6 & 7 Year Old Boys | Chimp 50m Dash |
| 6 & 7 Year Old Girls | Chimp 50m Dash |
| 8 & 9 Year Old Boys | Shoe Grab |
| 8 & 9 Year Old Girls | Shoe Grab |
| 10 & 11 Year Old Boys | Hula Hoop Long Jump |
| 10 & 11 Year Old Girls | Hula Hoop Long Jump |
| 12 & 13 Year Old Boys | Speed Dresser |
| 12 & 13 Year Old Girls | Speed Dresser |
| 14 & 15 Year Old Boys | Water Balloon Shot-Put |
| 14 & 15 Year Old Girls | Water Balloon Shot-Put |
| Ages 16-30, Men | Tooth Pick Javelin Throw |
| Ages 16-30, Women | Tooth Pick Javelin Throw |
| Ages 31-64, Men | Discus Frisbee Fly |
| Ages 31-64, Women | Discus Frisbee Fly |
| Ages 65 & up | Bean Bag Archery |
| Married Couples, 14 Years & Less | 60m Balloon Head Dash |
| Married Couples, 15 Years & More | Egg Drop |
| Family Men | 10x10 Orange Relay Race |
| Family Women | 10x10 Orange Relay Race |
OTHER PRIZES TO BE AWARDED
Largest Family
Newest Married Couple
Oldest Married Couple
Youngest person in the park
Oldest person in the park
Oldest Car
Furthest Traveled
Most Patriotic 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
| First Reformed Church |
| Calvin Christian School |
| Roosevelt Center |
| Van-O-Park |
| MB Financial Bank |
Veterans Memorial Park Pavilion
Open 9:30am till 10:00pm
| Hot Beef Sandwiches | Homemade Pies | Popcorn |
| Ribs | Coffee | Cotton Candy |
| Hot Dogs | Soft Drinks | Sno-Cones |
| Bratwurst & Sauerkraut | Bottled Spring Water | Fudgesicles |
| Pizza | Watermelon | Ice Cream Bars |
| Nachos | Hot Links | Dixie Cups |
All proceeds will support Boy Scout Troops 409 and 490.
(In the event of rain, the food will be sold in bulk quantities after 5 pm)
Sales begin at 8:00pm from South Holland Recreation Staff throughout the Park.
Proceeds help defray the cost of the events.
Darrell A. Dalton - Conductor
July 4, 2008 - 8:00pm
| Pride of the Fleet | by James L. Hosay |
| Star Spangled Banner | arr. Bill Moffit |
| South Holland Band | by Jack Wonnell |
| American Salute | by Morton Gould |
| Our America | arr. John Higgins |
| The Liberty Bell | by John Philip Sousa |
| Freedom's Promise | by James L. Hosay |
| Armed Forces Salute | arr. Bob Lowden |
| America, The Beautiful | by Samuel Augustus Ward |
| Battle Hymn of the Republic | setting by Peter J. Wilhousky |
| Overture "1812" | by P. Tchaikovsky |
| Stars and Stripes Forever | by John Philip Sousa |
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Spectacular Fireworks Display at 9:00pm! |
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Sunday, July 6, 2008 - 6:00pm
Let's share our strong faith by assembling in unity with the
South Holland Ministerial Association's Outdoor Worship Celebration
Area churches host this annual service at Veterans Park.
Bring your lawn chairs or blanket for seating.
A free offering will be received.
(In the event of rain the service will be held at First Reformed Church, 15924 South Park Ave.)