CRAWFORD 4TH OF JULY

The small town of Crawford celebrates Independence Day in a big way each year. The community goes all out, hosting two PRCA rodeos, a parade and a slew of other events, ranging from a 5K to activities for all ages at the city park. The Western Wildlife Art Show is held in conjunction with the events at nearby Fort Robinson, showcasing art that captures rural life at its best. The final PRCA rodeo concludes with a fireworks show. The bulk of the activities take place on July 4, but the days surrounding Independence Day have fun events to attend.

2024 Schedule

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Crawford Volunteer Fire Department Open House; free will donation lunch & activities (Crawford Fire Hall)

6:30 p.m. – Crawford High School Alumni Banquet

MONDAY, JULY 1

9 a.m.  – Jr. King & Jr. Princess Contest (Old West Trail Rodeo Grounds)

10 a.m.  – OWTR Junior Fun Day, entries due June 28. (Old West Trail Rodeo Grounds)

TUESDAY JULY 2

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. – 50th Western Wildlife Art Show (Fort Robinson Veterinary Hospital)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. – 50th Western Wildlife Art Show (Fort Robinson Veterinary Hospital)

8 p.m.  – Old West Trail Rodeo (Old West Trail Rodeo Grounds)

THURSDAY, JULY 4

7:30 a.m. – White River 5K Walk/Run; registration 6:45-7:15 a.m. (Fort Robinson Post Playhouse)

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Western Wildlife Art Show, Fort Robinson State Park Vet Building

10 a.m. – Parade (Downtown Crawford)

Following Parade – Activities at Crawford City Park

11 a.m. – Legion Burger Burn

11 a.m. – Sand volleyball, horseshoes and cornhole games

12:30 p.m. – Rubber Duck Float

1 p.m. – Turtle Races (bring your own turtle)

2 p.m. – David Hewitt Memorial Western Triathlon

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – BBQ at Fort Robinson State Park

8 p.m. – Old West Trail Rodeo, followed by fireworks (Old West Trail Rodeo Grounds)

Date: June 29, July 1 - 4, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Crawford

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