Games, parades, pie, and patriotism in Memorial Park
There’s no better place to spend Independence Day than Memorial Park in Woodland Park, where the 59th Annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration is set to bring the community together for a full day of family-friendly fun.
This year’s celebration takes place on Friday, July 4, 2025, and runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (note the earlier start time for this year only). The change is to accommodate two exciting partners — the Arts & Crafts Market and the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, both running from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Farmers Market will take this weekend off.
This hometown favorite offers a mix of small-town charm and big summer energy, with games, vendors, live music, great food, beer, and margaritas all packed into one festive day.
Games and Activities
Get ready to compete, cheer, or just laugh along at a full lineup of old-school games and contests, including:
- Pie Eating Contest
- Watermelon Eating Contest
- Tug of War
- Sack Races
- 3-on-3 Basketball
- Karaoke
- Line Dancing
- Fishing Derby
- Dunk Tank
- New this year: All American Costume Parade
- Firework Show (Starts just after sunset)
Whether you’re there to win the pie-eating crown or just want to see someone get dunked, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Community-Focused and Fundraising-Driven
In true Teller County fashion, this celebration is also about giving back. Proceeds from the event support Divide Mountain Explorers, the Lions Club, and the Colorado Phoenix Project. So every funnel cake, raffle ticket, or cold drink helps support a good cause.
Between the local vendors, homemade crafts, and entrepreneurial kids showing off their business skills, this year’s celebration is shaping up to be one of the best yet.
Come early, bring sunscreen, and enjoy a classic 4th of July the Woodland Park way.
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