Traditionally families gathered with their communities to celebrate the Fourth of July with food, games, music, and speeches. Rock Ledge Ranch continues this tradition with an event that has something for everyone. Join the kids’ patriotic parade, tour the historic homes, play festival games, and witness historic speeches and live music. Apple pie, lemonade, and food truck fare will be available for purchase around the Ranch. Refresh yourselves with old-fashioned soda and popcorn from the Pop Shed and grab a souvenir from the General Store. There’s something fun for the whole family all day long!
Schedule of Events
CARRIAGE HOUSE
11:30am: Patriotic Kids Parade
Meet in the field by the Pie Tent
(Prizes for best-decorated stroller/wagon/bike and patriotic outfit.)
10am-3:30pm: Silent Auction
Pie and Lemonade available for sale in the tent!
HOMESTEAD CABIN
10:30-11:45am: “Strings and Things” Dulcimer Band
11am: Reading of the Declaration of Independence
ALL DAY: Cornhusk Dolls
BY THE GARDEN SHED
Candy Scramble (1 ticket)
Rope-making (1 ticket)
AROUND THE BARN
Carnival Games (tickets vary)
Chicken Bingo (ticket per square)
Carpentry Demonstrations in the Workshop
EAST SIDE OF THE POND
Watermelon sales and seed spitting contest ($1 or 2 tickets)
STUDIO
“Everything is a Primary Source” Podcast
Oral histories from everyday people, sparked by pop culture
Record your own segment with Eric Salmonsen
Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck
ROCK LEDGE HOUSE
Mark Gardner Historic Musician/Storyteller
ROCK LEDGE HOUSE FIELD
Conrad’s Flava Fusion Food Truck
Gyro Doner Food Truck
Pizza Paul‘s Perfect Pies Food Truck
Frios Gourmet Pops Truck
Wagon Rides
Face Painting
ORCHARD HOUSE WEST LAWN
10:30-11:45am: Pikes Peak Brass Band
11:45am: Judging of Patriotic Kids Parade
12pm: Seven Falls Indian Dancers
12:30pm: Historic Speeches and Music
1pm: Heritage Bell Ringers
2:15pm: Declaration of Independence
Reading by General Palmer
2:30pm: Seven Falls Indian Dancers
ALL DAY Bucket Brigade
ORCHARD HOUSE EAST LAWN
Corn Hole and Calf Roping
BLACKSMITH SHOP
Demonstrations ALL DAY