NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, July 1.
FORKS — The Fourth of July is never only a one-day celebration in Forks.
Hearts for Heroes: Forks Old Fashioned Fourth of July 2016 begins today and stretches through Monday.
Among the festivities will be a fun run, kiddie parade, Grand Parade, salmon bake, demolition derby, music in the park, a frog jump, horseshoe and cribbage tournaments, and a kids playday — all culminating in a fireworks show at dusk Monday.
Here is the schedule:
Today
■ 10 a.m. and later — Judging of window decorating contest for businesses. Entries must be finished by 10 a.m. Judging results will be announced Saturday during Moonlight Madness. The contest is sponsored by the West End Business & Professional Association.
■ 6 p.m. — Frog Jump at Tillicum Park. For more information, call 360-640-8169.
Saturday
■ 8:30 a.m. — Registration for the Forks 4th of July Fun Run.
Participants walk or run 1 mile, 5K or 10K, beginning at 9 a.m. in the parking lot across from Forks Coffee Shop, 241 S. Forks Ave.
The entry fee is $10. Proceeds benefit the Spartan basketball program at Forks High School.
For more information, call 360-780-0310.
■ 8:30 a.m. — Horseshoe Tournament registration at Tillicum Park. The tourney begins at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $10. For more information, call 360-374-5323.
■ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — The Uptown Market at the Rainforest Arts Center Plaza, 35 N. Forks Ave. For more information, call 360-327-3867.
■ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Forks Open Aire Market at the Timber Museum parking lot, 1421 S. Forks Ave. For more information, call 360-374-6918.
■ 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Rain or Shine Games for Grown-Ups at the Forks Library, 171 S. Forks Ave. For more information, call 360-374-6402.
■ 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Far West Art League art, Photo & Craft Show at the Rainforest Arts Center. For more information, call 360-374-5137.
■ 11:30 a.m. until sold out — Fish bake fundraiser in the Roundhouse at the Kitla Center, 100 La Push Road. Fish plates are $12 each, or two plates for $20. Indian frybread is $7 per plate.
Sponsored by the Quileute Ocean Going Canoe Society. For more information, call 360-640-2286.
■ 3 p.m. — Traditional drumming and singing at the Roundhouse at the Kitla Center. Entry is by the suggested donation of $5 per person.
Proceeds benefit the Paddle to Nisqually Canoe Fund. Sponsored by the Quileute Ocean Going Canoe Society. For more information, call 360-640-2286.
■ 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Moonlight Madness Paint ‘N Sip fundraiser to benefit the Tod Horton “On Deck Playground” Fund, Rainforest Arts Center.
Tickets are $35 per painter. Painters must register at www.ali.galleryonthego.com/tickets to reserve a spot; there are limited seats available for the two time slots.
Participants will paint “glory maps.” They are encouraged to bring their own beverage, though beverages and snacks will be available for purchase.
■ 6 p.m. — Bean bag toss at Tillicum Park. The entry fee is $30, with half of the proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Call 360-870-1100 to preregister.
■ 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Free street dance at Forks True Value parking lot, 10 S. Forks Ave. Sponsored by the Forks Abuse Program. Root beer floats will be available for $1.50.
For information, contact Tawnya Rowley at 360-374-6411 or tawnya.rowley@forksabuseprogram.org.
■ 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. — Moonlight Madness at Forks-area markets. During the event, Forks Avenue will be closed between Calawah Way and Bogachiel Way. The event features music and family entertainment.
Sunday
■ Noon to 2 p.m. — Kiddies Play Day at Tillicum Park, sponsored by the Forks Lions Club. For more information, call 360-640-3123 or 360-780-2032.
■ Noon to 4 p.m. — Far West Art League art, Photo & Craft Show at the Rainforest Arts Center. Call 360-374-5137 for more information.
■ 6 p.m. — Cribbage tournament, Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 110 S. Spartan Ave. The entry fee is $6. For more information, call 360-374-5534.
Monday
■ 8 a.m. — Check-in for Grand Parade at the Forks Outfitters parking lot, 950 S. Forks Ave.
■ 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. — Elks’ annual 4th of July Breakfast at the Forks Elks Lodge, 941 Merchants Road. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children and seniors, and free for those 4 and younger. Call 360-374-2524 for more information.
■ 10 a.m. — Sign-ups and optional judging starts for the Kiddies Parade at the Peninsula College parking lot, 481 S. Forks Ave.
For more information, call 360-640-8211.
■ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Far West Art League art, Photo & Craft Show at the Rainforest Arts Center. Call 360-374-5137 for more information.
■ 10:30 a.m. — Final entries and judging begins for the Grand Parade.
■ 11:30 a.m. — Preparation for the Kiddies Parade at the Peninsula College parking lot.
■ 11:45 a.m. — Kiddies Parade begins at the Peninsula College parking lot.
■ Noon — Forks Grand Parade begins from the Forks Outfitters parking lot.
■ 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Salmon Bake at Tillicum Park. For more information, call 360-640-2062.
■ 2 p.m. — Music in the Park by Forkestra at Tillicum Park. For more information, call 360-374-3311.
■ 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Forks Visitor Information Center open, 1411 S. Forks Ave.
■ 3 p.m. — Demolition Derby at Tillicum Park arena. Gates open at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call 360-640-1687 for more information.
■ Dusk — Fireworks display begins at Tillicum Park.
To see the schedule, go to the Forks Chamber of Commerce website at www.forkswa.com and check “Events.”
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Reporter Chris McDaniel can be reached at 360-452-2345, ext. 56650, or at cmcdaniel@peninsuladailynews.com.
