The 4th of July is around the corner and the Sertoma Club is proud to announce the Festival Schedule of Events.

The day will be filled with many activities for the family.

Then to top of the night, Sertoma will have their 52nd Annual Fireworks Show!

Don’t forget to purchase your raffle ticket for a chance to win a 2011 Nissan Juke, Diamond Pendant, Flat Screen TV or a Las Vegas Getway. Get your tickets from any Sertoma Member, Eagle’s Crest Grill, Cost Cutters, Forks Equipment, Northwood Equipment and Rydell Honda/Nissan and downtown Grand Forks on the 4th of July.

Click here to see the raffle ticket.

Click here for the schedule of events

Click here to see the schedule for the YMCA Firecracker 10K Run / 5K Fun Run/Walk sponsored by Aatrix Software

Click here for information on the Patriotic Kids Parade

Click here to see the list of the great sponsors

New this year: Sertoma Million Dollar Hole-In-One Contest

Contest held at King’s Walk Golf Course;

June 16, 4-8pm, June 17, 10-7pm, June 18, 10-4pm with the shootout starting at 5pm.

135 yds to the pin, $250 Closest to pin each day, $50 gift card to ALL participants from 100ThingstoBuy.com. 3 balls for $10;

Click here for more information on the Hole In One Contest

Thursday’s Qualifiers: Eric Scheffer ($250 winner), Jeremy Larson, Richard Millspaugh and Rod Dahlstrom

Friday’s Qualifiers: Steve Benson ($250 winner), Marland Lee, Earl Batte and Ben Waldera

Saturday’s Qualifiers: Jason Gehlke ($250 winner), Chad Bruels, Gregg Schaefer and Jim Halvorson

Qualifiers for the Million Dollar Hole in One Contest

Silent Auction ~ Items needed ~

Downtown Grand Forks, Town Square 4th of July

Please click here for more information on the auction

4th of July

Schedule of Events ~ 4th of July Festival 2011

May 15th, 2011

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Schedule of Events:

6:30 – 7:30 a.m. …………YMCA Firecracker Run/Walk Registration

8:00 a.m. …………………..YMCA Firecracker Run/Walk (Sponsored by Aatrix Software)

11:15 a.m. …………………Start lineup for The Patriotic Kids Parade ~ Parking lot of the Chamber Building

11:30 a.m. ……………………City Band, Food Vendors, Silent Auction

12:00 p.m. …………………The Patriotic Kids Parade (Sponsored by G.F. Park District)

12:00 – 5:00 p.m. …………..Artwise, Curfman Critters – Mule Train, GF Fire Dept. House, Bounce Games, Face Painting, Dakota Science Center

12:00 – 5:00 p.m. ………..Kids Games (Sponsored by Special Olympics)

12:00 – 5:00 p.m. …………Caricatures (Sponsored by Xcel Energy)

12:00 – Midnight ……………………Beer Garden

12:45 p.m. ……..The Patriotic Kids Parade Winners Announced

1:00 p.m. ……..Opening Ceremonies, Flag Raising and Welcome

1:00 p.m. ……………………..Freedom Week Winners Essay Readings

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ……..Red River Pedal Pull (Sponsored by Forks Equipment & Northwood Equipment)

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ………Sparky the Clown Strolling on the Greenway

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. …………………………Petting Zoo, Pony Rides

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ……………… Spin the Wheel and Minute to Win It sponsored by Leighton Broadcasting

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ………..Mini Golf, Football, Basketball, Bean Bag,Giant Backyard Board Games

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ……….Championship Tae Kwon Do Demonstration

3:00 – 6:00 p.m. ………………..Kenny and The Classics

3:00 p.m. ………………..FREE Watermelon (Sponsored by Lester Apartments)

3:00 p.m. …………………XL93 – X Factor Game

3:30 p.m. ……. Sparky the Clown’s Magic Show

8:00 p.m. – Midnight ………………. “The Roosters”

8:00 p.m. …………………..Silent Auction Closed

9:00 p.m. …………………Raffle Winners Announced

Dusk …………………….52nd Annual Fireworks Show (10:30 p.m.)

4th of July, Sertoma

Winners from the 4th of July Festival

July 4th, 2010

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Sertoma 4th of July Festival 2010

Winners of the Patriotic Kids Parade: 141 participants

Individual: Brayden Puppe

Group: Zachary & Isabelle Jenkins

Pets: Heather Siders

Wagons: Blasius Neubert

Most Patriotic: David Larson

Winners of the Pedal Pull Contest ~ Sponsored by Forks Equipment, 66 participants

1^st Place 2^nd Place

Age 4: Ellie Anderson, GF Emma Haskamp, GF

Age 5: Asaliah Skrudluk, GF Cam Kofstad, EGF

Age 6: Zach Gent, Winger, MN Eric Erickson, GF

Age 7: Elijah Belgard, GF Justin Anderson, GF

Age 8: Lauren Anderson, GF Nate Thompson, EGF

Age 9: Jacob Vreeland, GF Jhett Pesch, EGF

Jacob Anderson, Alvarado, MN

Age 10: Genna Boyurn, EGF Austin Moen, Thompson

Age 11: Noah Thompson, EGF Kyle Vreeland, GF

Winner of the Cutest Baby Contest ~ Sponsored by Reeve’s Photography, 61 participants

Manny Almquist, Parent: Winonah Mionette

Xavier Butler, Parent: Christina Dahl

Reese & Paige Meagher, Parent: Greg & Tracy Meagher

Click here to see their pictures!

Raffle Ticket Winners

Grand Prize Winner of the 2010 Nissan Versa from Honda/Nissan of Grand Forks, Vaaler Insurance, First State Bank and Lunseth Plumbing & Heating ~

MADGE SMITH FROM GRAND FORKS

Winner of the Diamond Pendant from Riddle’s Jewelry ~ ROBBIN NESS FROM GRAND FORKS

Winner of the 46” Flat Screen TV & Sony Blue Ray Disc/DVD Player from Blockbuster Video ~

YVONNE WOODBECK FROM GRAND FORKS

Winner of a Las Vegas Getaway from Thompson Insurance and Bon Voyage Travel Leaders ~ ROD KALIS FROM GRAND FORKS

Proceeds go toward the Altru Cancer Center and other charitable activities of the Sertoma Club of Greater Grand Forks.

4th of July, Sertoma

4th of July Festival 2010

Thank you to the entire community for supporting the 51st Annual Fireworks Celebration and the 19th Annual Sertoma 4th of July Festival! The day was perfect!!!!

Click here for the schedule of events

Buy your raffle tickets and have a chance to win a 2010 Nissan Versa, Diamond Pendant, 46″ Flat Screen TV & Sony Blue Ray Disc/DVD Player or a Las Vegas Getaway! Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Altru Cancer Center and other charitable activites of the Sertoma Club of Greater Grand Forks. Purchase your raffle tickets from Sertoma Members or DOWNTOWN ON THE 4TH OF JULY BETWEEN 11AM – 9PM. Click here for a look at the Raffle Ticket

SILENT AUCTION ~ Proceeds go toward the Altru Cancer Center and other charitable activities of the Sertoma Club. Click here to see a list of the items on the auction.

Thank you to everyone who bid. To claim your prize contact Marland at 739-8109.

YMCA Firecracker Run/Walk Registration Form. www.gfymca.org CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS ~ 98 participants for the 5K & 77 participants for the 10K

Patriotic Kids Parade and Cutest Baby Contest

The Rooster’s will be performing on July 4th from 8pm - midnight in Town Square, Downtown Grand Forks ~ FREE EVENT FOR EVERYONE!!!!!!! The Rooster’s Poster

Altru Legacy Magazine’s article about the 4th of July.

4th of July 2010 is around the corner & your Sertoma Club is seeking businesses for support. This will be the 51st annual Free Fireworks Celebration and 19th Annual 4th of July Festival! Sponsorship Packet.