2017 NappTown Hunt Down RESULTS

Thank you to our sponsors...

Hunter's Hideaway, LuLaRoe by Chelsea and Rhonda, Martha Louise's Younique, Nappaanee Family Eyecare, Laurie Sumpter, Five Diamonds, and Coppes Commons.  

All the teams were fantastic at the 2017 NappTown Hunt Down.  Thanks to everyone who came out to watch, help and participate in the Hunt!   

TEAM SPIRIT WINNERS:

Agent W. Jr

Their dance costumes and eye black made this team look fierce but it was their HUSTLE that really pushed them over the top!  

AND 

TEAM SPIRIT for CREATIVITY and TEAM NAME: 

Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies

This team crafted custom headwear to match their fun and ridiculously perfect team name!  

Honorable Mention for TEAM SPIRIT: 

The Team Who Shall Not Be Mentioned 

for their Harry Potter themed team.

The Groovy Girls - because they looked, well, groovy and for their creative and fun pictures!  

AND THE WINNERS ARE....

First Place with 730 Points:  

SWAGLICOUS WD 

Congrats to Taylor, Hannah, Jack, Wes and Stess! 

Second Place with 710 points: 

Agent W

Third Place with 640 Points: 

Team Bowser

Swaglicous WD	730
Agent W	710
Team Bowser	640
Team Morey	630
Groovy Girls	630
Agent W Jr	610
Firebreathing Rubber Duckies	570
6 Dragons	530

These teams finished in the top 10 with scores over 400

Awkward Turtles							460
Funky Monkeys							440
The Team Who Shall Not Be Named							420
Detwiler Jr							410

There were many more teams who finished with the 300 points and over.  Good Job to All!

Winners will be contacted to pick up prize.

Stay Tuned to www.facebook.com/TheNappTownHuntDown  for more results and winners from the 2017 Hunt! 

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

!:00pm Mini- Waterball

The fireman's Water Ball tournament on fourth of July has been a tradition for over 30 years in Nappanee, this year due to the construction of the CSO project we are not able to use the court for water ball.  In 2017 we will have MINI WATER BALL - where all ages can compete individually in the same style that teams use for the full-size water ball - where the object is to get the ball onto your opponent's side using a hose.

Be prepared to get wet for this fun competition that anyone can participate in.

No registration necessary.  Come to the Callendar Sportsplex off of CR 7 in Nappanee for this and many other fun activities.

Traditional Water Ball - this year we will play MINI Waterball - compete individually.

3:00pm Little Miss and Mister Firecracker Contest - NEW THIS YEAR!

Sure to be the cutest part of Independence Day!
 Come get your dose of adorableness 
and cheer the kids on as they light up the stage at 3pm 

1st Annual Nappanee 
Little Miss and Mister Firecracker Contest

Prizes Sponsored by:  Persing Tire

The Little Firecracker contest is open to boys and girls ages 3-6.

Contestants will show off their American spirit in a patriotic outfit of their choosing and
 and they will show off their personalities while they are being introduced and answering a simple question on stage.
Don't worry if your 3 to 6 year old isn't always polished and poised,
The unpredictably of this age group is expected and will charm the audience and judges.

A 2017 Little Miss Firecracker and Little Mr. Firecracker will be crowned 

 Special prizes in categories including patriotic wear, smile, and personality.
ALL contestants will win an award. 

If you would like to enter your cutie pie registration is available online through July 3.   

All contestants and a parent or guardian must meet at the stage at 2:45 pm 

Pageant begins at 3:00 pm 

The pageant is coordinated by Lizzie Kern.  

Pageant hostesses will be local pageant queens and winners. 

The Nappanee Little Firecracker Pageant is intended to be fun, exciting,

 and confidence building for our contestants,

our goal is to provide a positive experience that will be fun and create memories for families.

If you have questions you may email Lizzie for information. 

6:30 pm The 6th Annual Napp Town Hunt Down

Part Scavenger Hunt.  Part Adventure Race. 100% Fun!  It takes as much silly as it does strategy, brains beat brawn and fast thinking is more important than fast feet... GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER FOR THE ONE AND ONLY NAPP TOWN HUNT DOWN! 

REGISTER ONLINE



The Napp Town Hunt Down has quickly become one of the highlights of Nappanee’s Fourth of July festivities.

Drawing large crowds for the past five years, the event is a zany photo scavenger hunt where teams search The Calendar Sportsplex and the surrounding neighborhoods to find random landmarks, obscure objects and helpful strangers to perform team challenges while taking snapshots of their findings to earn points. 
The game is designed to be fun for both adults and kids, making it a popular event for families. The event is entertaining for spectators as well who may find themselves involved in the game by helping teams complete stunts and challenges. Winning teams are awarded hundreds of dollars in cash prizes! 
Anyone can play. Most of the hunt challenges just take a little imagination, some team cooperation or a bit of luck.Teams need to be registered and at the stage in the softball field of Nappanee’s Calendar Sports Complex just off of CR 7 by 6:15 pm on July 4, 2017.

  

Each team should be made of two to five players.  
Each team must have one charged smart phone cabable of taking pictures, texting photos and posting photos. 
Team transportation is by foot or bike, all tasks can be done on foot within walking distance surrounding the starting point.  Teams can strategically choose which challenges they want to do and which to skip making this game fun at any pace. 

Game begins at 6:30 p.m. and will end 65 min later with judging and awards to follow. Prizes for team spirit, clever and creative photos are awarded as well as grand prizes for high scores.  

Make sure to "Like" the @TheNappTownHuntDown Facebook page to keep connected and learn more. 
www.facebook.com/TheNappTownHuntDown

11 am Annual Fourth of July Parade NEW ROUTE FOR 2017

For any  business, group, club, team, or individual who would like to join the parade,

Line up at NorthWood High School at 10:30 am

DUE TO THE CSO PROJECT THE PARADE ROUTE HAS CHANGED for 2017.

Parade will begin at Northwood HighSchool. 

Route will take Woodview Dr. to Oakland Ave. to Thompson Dr. 

Parade will finish at Calendar Sports Complex where the festivities will take place. 

Photo credit Elkhart Truth

11:00 am Kiddie Parade Contest 2017

Children are invited to show their patriotic spirit and be a part of the Parade!  Dress in your best costume, decorate your bike or wagon, walk your pet or create a float with your friends!

For Kids 13 and under - Entries can be groups or individuals.

2 Prizes will be awarded.  Entries will be judged on Patriotism, Originality, Enthusiasm and creativity. Prizes include a free PRIVATE POOL PARTY with your friends at the Nappanee Pool!

 Line up at Northwood High school at 10:30 am on July 4.  

Judging is at 10:45 am.  Parade begins at 11:00am.
Winners will be announced at the Calendar Sports Complex immediately following the parade.  

The kiddie parade will be part of the main parade, lined up together, following the grand marshal.  Parents may walk with children or meet them at the softball fields immediately following the parade. 

HISTORY OF THE NAPPANEE KIDDIE PARADE: 

A long time tradition in Nappanee is what used to be know as the "Pet Parade" or "Kiddie Parade".  Throughout the years dating back to the 40s during Apple Festival, Independence day Parades or other town celebrations kids were invited to decorate their bikes and wagons, dress up their pets, or get together with neighborhood kids to make a float! Walking with costumes or riding floats, bikes or wagons kids got to show their spirit and be in the parade!!   This year we are bringing the tradition back to Nappanee during the tradional Fourth of July Parade that everyone loves.  The Kiddie Parade entries will walk together toward the front of the big parade.  Anything goes in this opportunity to kids to show off their cute and adorable smiles.   With prizes given away for the best entries! 

Pet Parade Circa 1958

Kiddie Parade circa 1978

A wagon turned pirate ship for kids parade circa 1980

Michelle and Brandi as characters from Strawberry Shortcake

Show your patriotic spirit!

2:00 pm Corn Hole Tournament

$20 entry fee per 2 man team, Double Elimination. 
Cash Prize. 

Where: Calendar Sportsplex at (1655 Thompson Dr. Nappanee) just off of CR 7 
When: 2pm

The amount of the prize depends on the amount of players so grab your friends - your neighbors and anybody who you think you can beat...grab them all...and get down to the park to play. 

Come early to register.  Preregistration and more info at the INFO TABLE near the concessions building beginning at 11am on July 4, 2017.