Fourth of July in Nappanee - 2017 Full Schedule


Nappanee is the place to be on July 4th. 


***All activities (unless otherwise noted) will take place at the Nappanee Callender Sportsplex  - 1655 Thompson Dr. - off CR 7 near McCormick Creek Golf Course.***

FREE SWIMMING.  LIVE MUSIC.   FACE PAINTING. SPLASH ZONE.  FOOD VENDORS. GAMES and ACTIVITIES ALL DAY!

FIRE WORKS AT 10 pm or DARK! 

Food Vendors



Jr Olympics

8:00 am ~ Big Cup Golf Tournament *call McCormick Creek G.C. at 773-2725 to register prior to tournament




9:00 am ~ Junior Olympics (Registration 8:30) *sponsored by the Nappanee Rotary Club * ages 5-12




10:00 am ~ Yoga in the Park *led by Margie Bowling * no charge




Face Painting







11:30 am - 10:00 pm ~ Face Painting  Splash Zone and Giant Games  * small fees











11:00 am ~ Parade (NorthWood H.S. to Callander Sportsplex) *line up at 10:30 am * all groups & organizations invited to participate * no pre-registration necessary - just show up & take your spot in line Route will take Woodview Dr. to Oakland Ave. to Thompson Dr.


Kids Parade: children are invited to participate in an old fashioned Kiddie Parade section toward the front of the parade with decorated bikes, wagons, scooters, costumes, pets, floats, etc. * 2 prizes awarded based on creativity, patriotism, & originality * judging takes place at 10:45 in parade line up before parade begins * winners announced at conclusion of parade.








12:00 – 1:00 pm ~ Soapy Salute Wear your suit, bring a towel & googles to play in the suds with the Park Dept. foam machine ~ *no charge

Soapy Salute Foam Machine 


12:00 pm ~ Home Run Derby * kids ages 8-12 *arrive early to register *compete to see who can hit one over the fence * no charge *prizes


12:00 pm until 6:00 pm ~ Free Swim *at the City Pool



Cornhole Tourney
12:00 pm until 4:00 pm ~ Youth and Adult Obstacle Course *sponsored by The National Guard *no charge

1:00 pm ~  Mini Waterball ~ *arrive early to register* Compete individually * wear a swim suit or be prepared to get wet* All Ages. 

2:00 pm ~  Corn Hole Tournament * $20 entry per 2 person team * cash prizes * arrive early to register


3:00 pm ~ Little Mr. & Ms. Firecracker *ages 3-6 *patriotic pageant *kids should dress up to celebrate Independence Day *Pre-Registration required *prizes


4:00 pm ~ Nappanee’s Got Talent * all ages * talents of all kinds * prizes awarded in 2 age groups - 12 and under/13 and over * arrive early to register *Registration required *prizes


5:00 pm ~ Music by Simon Genesis Band *start the evening out with hits from the 60s & 70s 


6:30 pm ~ 6th Annual Napp Town Hunt Down *digital scavenger hunt * arrive early to register or register online *check out *www.facebook.com/TheNappTownHuntDown  small fee * prizes 



7:30 pm ~ Country Jam Band * bring a chair or blanket for the great music * stay for the fireworks


10:15 pm ~ Fireworks



FOOD VENDORS WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL DAY
Food vendors will be available all day.










The Napp Town Hunt Down