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Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
July 1, 2022

Plenty of fun…
Saturday, July 1st at the "Triangle" area behind the Visitor Information Center and the Sullivan Roadhouse Museum from 11am to 4pm. The “Celebrate July” event is sure to be a fun filled day for everyone in the family. Fun and wacky contests and plenty of fun games and music throughout the day.

The Delta Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us in celebrating July. Apple pie contest, Bubble Gum Blowing Contest, Tug-of-War, Sack Races, Kid's Bike Decorating Contest, Nail Hammering Contest, Hairy Leg Contests, Parent/Toddler Relay, and many other activities plus music and hot dogs help make this event the all American family celebration! Come and help us celebrate the 4th of July Delta Junction style! Good wholesome fun for the entire family. See the Schedule of Events below for dates and times. For additional information on the Celebrate July event please call the Delta Chamber at 895-5068.

ALL AMERICAN APPLE PIE CONTEST: Do you bake pies? Well, here’s your chance to win some cash if you have the best tasting pie. Bake your apple pie and bring it to the pie tasting table and the top three best tasting pies will win. Pies will be judged on appearance, ease of serving, texture of crust and taste. First Prize, $100.00, Second Prize, $50.00, Third Prize $25.00. Prizes will be paid in Chamber Vouchers. Vouchers can be redeemed at many local businesses. The non-winning pies will be sliced and sold by the piece. This contest is open to anyone that can bake.

BIKE DECORATING CONTEST & PARADE: Calling all kids…be creative…get crazy…decorate those bikes and you could win a prize. This contest is open to any age kid…but let the kids do the work!

BIG BUBBLE GUM BLOWING CONTEST: Get your jaw ready to chew, chew and blow the biggest bubble ever. This contest is open to all aged kids and adults. We’ll supply the gum.

NAIL DRIVING CONTEST: Can you swing a hammer; do you have the muscle and the endurance to drive a nail into a 2x4? Well, join us for the nail drive…we’ll supply the nails, hammers and wood. You come ready to hammer as fast as you can. This contest is open to men and women. The fastest driver wins!

PIGGY BACK RACES: OK mom and dad - this is were you can really shine…now we know that you can haul that child of yours on your back, so now it’s time to see how good you really are as you race other parents. This takes a little bit of coordination and back strength. It is open to parents and small children under 5 years old.

WACKY HAIRY LEG CONTESTS: You didn't shave all winter long so do you have enough hair that you look like a musk ox? Don’t shave yet! Come on out and show the world your hairy legs. This contest is open to both hairy men and hairy women.

Schedule of Events

Thank You 2006 Event Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors
Airport Equipment Rentals
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Railroad
Alyeska Pipeline
The Boeing Company
Delta Concrete
Golden Valley Electric Association
MAC Federal Credit Union

Silver Sponsors
Alaska 7 Motel
Arctic Circle Enterprises Inc.
Buffalo Center Diner
City of Delta Junction
Clearwater Lodge
Delta Meat & Sausage
IGA Food Cache
Insanity Acres
J-L Ventures
Mt. Hayes, Inc.~Realtors
Mt. McKinley Bank

Bronze Sponsors
Alaska USA Insurance Brokers
Buffalo Center Drive-In
Delta-Greely School District
Delta Wind
Energy Center
Granite View Sports & Gifts
Sophie Station
Whitestone Farms, Inc.

There is still time for your business to be an Event Sponsor. Bronze level and higher sponsorships will be included on future event tee-shirts and banners. Bronze Level and higher sponsorships will be recognized during all four of the Chamber’s main events for 2006. This is your chance to decide what your business would like to contribute for these important community events. If you have questions please contact the Chamber office, 895-5068.