Christmas in July
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Christmas in July is Kaw City's most celebrated annual event. Festivities begin with a BBQ Dinner and Street Dancing. Hundreds flock to participate in events ranging from a Sand Sculpture contest, a childrens "Fish Chase contest", an "Iron Mam Obstcale Course", to fun games for the everyone. After a fun day, the highlight of the event begins at dusk with the spectacular lighted boat flotilla on the lake, followed by a dazzling fireworks display!
Planned Events
Friday ...... BBQ Dinner 6:00 p.m. Button +$5.00 Live Music and Street Dance 8:00 to 12:00p.m.
Saturday ..... Activites start at 10:00 a.m. Face Painting, Create Sand Art in a Bottle, Iron Man Obstacle Course, Fish Chase,
Sand Sculpture Contest, Rides,Stocked Pond Fishing Contest and the
FANTASTIC - MAGICAL, BUBBLE MAN !
Also the OK. Garden Tractor Pulling Association .... Sanctioned Tractor Pull
After dark the Christmas in July Lighted Boat Flotilla and Fireworks!
Christmas in July
Phone : 866-763-8092 (Always call and confirm events.)
Festivals
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