Updated: April 25, 2012
ALL EVENTS ARE HELD ON WED., JULY 4, 2012
PARADE - Downtown - 10:00 AM
ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL - Bridgewater State University
10:00 AM-3:00 PM (immediately after parade)
FIREWORKS - Legion Field - 9:15 PM
Annual favorites, FIRST PARISH UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH at 50 School Street (directly across from the Quad at Bridgewater State University) traditionally sells hand-squeezed fresh lemonade, food, and hosts a booksale. Be sure to make a quick stop on your way over to the festival, where they will also have an information table setup.
The BRIDGEWATER ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL is a non-profit organization, producing the annual arts and music festival held on the grounds of Bridgewater State University. Starting immediately at the conclusion of the parade, the festival runs through the afternoon providing a variety of live music, art, dance, children's and other family events. This event is not funded by the Bridgewater 4th of July Committee nor the Town of Bridgewater. Business and corporate donations, and fees from participating vendors fund this event in full. We do not solicit individuals for donations. We want to thank and acknowledge Bridgewater State University, through the office of Conference and Event Services, for the generous annual donation of facilities and supporting staff of electricians, grounds crews and security. Also, this year the Bridgewater Cultural Council is sponsoring, in part, our art show.
The BRIDGEWATER 4TH OF JULY COMMITTEE puts on a fantastic hometown parade and one of the more spectacular fireworks displays in the state, drawing thousands of families to Bridgewater. They have a new website, click Parade and Fireworks Committee, to visit their site.
ATTENTION! VENDORS AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS:
PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS YEAR WE ARE ALLOWING FOR VENDORS WHO HAVE REPEATEDLY SUPPORTED OUR EVENT WITH EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES AT OUR FESTIVAL. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING LIST OF ITEMS INCLUDED IN THIS ARRANGEMENT. WE HAVE ALREADY ARRANGED WITH TWO VENDORS TO EXCLUSIVELY PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: (These items may not be sold or given away.
Balloons, Face Painting, Glitter or Temporary Tatoos, Body Art, Air Brushing. In addition, we have a Sand Art vendor confirmed. Vendors may use balloons to decorate their tables/booths. IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF YOUR ITEMS WOULD CONFLICT WITH THIS PLEASE CALL NORA TO DISCUSS AT (508) 443-4155. Thank you.
ART SHOW & CONTEST - No Entry Fee
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE ART SHOW REGISTRATION
- Paintings, Sketches, Drawings, Photographs
- chalk, pencil, paints, print media, any style
- Must be flat work, no sculptures please
- Must be framed, wired and ready to hang
- Suggested size limit 36" x 36"
- Show is outdoor under a tent
- Dropoff between 9:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., judging at 11
- Prizes awarded at 11:30
- Must enter no later than June 1, 2012
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
- Artisans and Crafters - 10:00 am
- Art Show & Contest - (Free) - 10:00 am
- Poetry Event - TBA
- Live Performances - (Free) - immediately after parade
Arts for Youth Performance
Sabrina Belly Dancer
Matt Putnam, Singer/Songwriter
Lisa Markovich,Singer/Songwriter
Wal Man,Singer/Songwriter
- Field Fun and Games - (Free)
- Face Painting & Balloon Shapes - Fun Faces with a Twist
- Sandart - Harry's Sand Art
- Trackless Train Rides - 10am-3pm
- Storyteller - TBA
- Food & Beverages Available
- Bridgewater Martial Arts Demo - (Free)
- Tarot Readings
- Child I.D. Kit - 10 am-2 pm - (Free) - New York Life
ARTISANS/ARTISTS/CRAFTERS/VENDORS
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE CRAFTER/VENDOR/ARTISAN/ARTIST REGISTRATION
♦ Bath Fitter - Look for the Big Duck!
♦ Boston Italian Ice
♦ East Wind - George Ting - Silversmith
♦ Esme's Heart Pockets - Esme's Heart Pockets,
Montague's Pins, Penelope's Charms
for Pets & People
♦ Las Cholas (Eva Barral) - Bags
♦ Safira Designs Jewelry - Jewelry
♦ Saraswati Himalayan Handicrafts
♦ Wear Your Town by K&G Designs
T-shirts created by K&G Designs - 02324 Shirts
♦ Pam Westgate & Marlene Dixon - Baby items