Fourth of July Celebration - 2009 Hattie Brown Award

Our 225th Celebration continues to be a "STAR SPANGLED EXPIERENCE" in August, with our First Freedom Festival. The Festival is an event designed to bring our community together, and continue celebrating our Nation's Independence, enjoy the summer days at the water, while providing our community based organizations and other businesses in our area an opportunity for the public to get acquainted with them. There will be many different businesses and organizations, some selling goods/services, some just providing information to the public for you to get acquainted with them.

The Fourth of July Committee is sponsoring a Carnival, a Circus, several Concerts under the Circus Tent, and other events/activities to round out your time at the Bristol Town Beach.

Our Festival begins on August 6th at 6:00 PM, and we invite everyone to check out the Event Calendar, and join us during any of our events and enjoy the summer at our Town Beach Area.

The Festival concludes on August 15th, at 11:00 PM, but check out all the activities and events on the calendar, and come as often as you can, to be entertained and have some great summer fun.

August 6, Friday

Grand Opening : 6:00 p.m.

Welcome to the Bristol 4th of July 2010 Freedom Festival.

Carnival Hours: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm each weekday during the festival, and 1:00 pm -11:00 pm each Sat-Sun and on Monday August 9th (Holiday)

Vidbel Circus will have 3 shows for each day, except for August 10-12. Ticket price at the door are $10 for adults, and $8 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available in advance from the committee at a $2.00 discount from the door prices.

Adult Softball Tournament -
        August 6th 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
        August 7th 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
        August 8th 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

5K Road Race - August 7th 9:00 am Read More...

Classic Car Show - August 8th 11:00 am Read More...

Children's Workshop - August 8th 9:00 am Read More...

Concert Events under the Circus Tent:
Tickets are $10 each, and available in advance or at the door. The tent only holds 800-900 people so get your tickets early from the Souvenir Trailer.

August 10^th, 7:00 pm

The British Invasion: Returning for an encore performance!
More than just the Beatles, The British Invasion Tribute is nostalgic music retrospective of the ENTIRE British Invasion Era and the American Response, which occasionally includes a finale of Side B of the Beatles' Abbey Road! No cheesy wigs or costumes - the band wears authentic vintage clothing from the time period. Audiences take a trip back in time, as if they were attending a concert from a bygone era. Formed in the 1980's, the band has released two critically acclaimed albums: "Don't Quit Your Day Job" and "Horizontal Hold" on Dockside Music Records. They now extensively tour the Northeastern United States performing their tribute to the British Invasion and opening for national recording acts such as Herman's Hermits, The Turtles, The Rascals, Leon Russell, New Riders of the Purple Sage and Gary U.S. Bonds. In addition the band has gained international notoriety in England, Sweden, Germany, and Chile. They have performed for audiences of 500 to 50,000 and their show is guaranteed to delight everyone. Visit the band at: www.thebritishinvasiontribute.com.

August 11^th, 7:00 pm (Dance Instruction @ 6:00 pm)

Bobby Carlson and The Stones River Band:
If you like today's country music mixed with a little of the old this is the show for you. Bring your dancing shoes for some two-stepping and line dancing and if you don't know how, instruction sessions will occur before and during the concert. So join us for some great fun, music and dancing.

Band Members Bobby Carlson - Vocals and Rhythm, Drums, Ashley Hewitt - Vocals and Fiddle, Steve Morowick - Bass and Vocals, Stephen Silbert - Lead Guitar, Vocals Ducky Beliveau-Steel Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocals John Repucci-Drums

Influences Stones River's influences stem from Tracy Bryd, George Strait to Sugarland to Dolly and you might even hear a little Delbert in the mix!

Sounds Like Stones River sounds like what's happening today and a little of yesterday. A wide variety of country music with a flair of rock.

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Visit the band at: Bobby Carlson and The Stones River Band.

August 12^th, 7:00 pm

Changes in Latitudes:
America's Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show!
Changes in Latitudes is the tropical concert event of the season. With beachballs flying and conga lines, leis, Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts, this the show you simply must see.

In case you haven't seen them yet, Changes In Latitudes is one of America's premier tribute shows to singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, the master of the tropical lifestyle. They are a nine-piece band with a singular plan, to take you to Margaritaville. Each show is good clean fun, aiming to offend no one, and entertain everyone. Every set is a party, with beach balls flying, dancing conga lines, and leis galore. It's one exciting show. Oh yes, and the music. You know more Jimmy Buffett songs than you think you do, and they'll prove it. Let "Changes In Latitudes" bring their rolling beach party to you.

For the true Parrot Heads out there, know that this is an authentic "tribute" show. They've captured the look, feel, and sound of a real Buffett concert. "Changes In Latitudes" is to Buffett what "Beatlemania" is to the Beatles. The only thing they don't provide is the tailgate party before the show. (Of course, you can always have your own).

So, if you're ready for a "Latitude Adjustment", break out your grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts, kick off your shoes, and join the beach party.

Visit the band at: http://www.changesinlatitudes.com/.

HOT DOT EATING CONTEST - August 14th 2:00 pm
SPONSORED BY WOOD STREET BAKERY/PIZZA

MORE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ARE BEING SCHEDULED SO CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS AND CHECK THE EVENT CALENDAR