2012 Dyer Station Celebration Schedule
June 28 – July4
The Dyer Station Celebration will begin on Thursday evening, June 28. We hope you’ll take part in some or all of the community activities during the holiday, while remembering to cherish your freedom, those who gave some or all to preserve it, and the wonderful community in which we live.
Thursday, June 28
- 6:00 PM – Opening Ceremonies at the VFW
- 7:00 PM – Praising Singing at Dyer 1st Presbyterian Church
- 8:30 PM – Movie Night at Dyer Outdoor Theatre
Friday, June 29
The following activities will take place in Downtown Dyer behind the Georgia McIlwain Ellis Mini-Park.
- 6:00 PM – Cake Walk
- 6:30 PM – Concessions and Homemade Ice Cream Sales
- 6:30 PM – Memorabilia Sales
- 7:00 PM – Country Street Dance featuring “Empty Pockets Band”
- Dyer Station Steppers exhibition – During the dance
Saturday, June 30
- 10:00 AM – Rook Tournament at VFW
- 2:00 PM – Team Trivia Bowl Contest at 1st Presbyterian Manse
- 8:00 PM – Karaoke at David Robinson Park Gazebo
Sunday, July 1
- 2:00 PM Patriotic Cantata – at Cumberland Presbyterian Church
- Taste of Dyer Immediately follows the cantata
- 6:00 PM Community-Wide Church Service at Dyer First Assembly of God Church
- Candlelight Memorial Service Immediately Following Service
Monday, July 2
- No events currently scheduled
Tuesday, July 3
- No events currently scheduled
Wednesday, July 4
The following activities will take place at the David Robinson Park unless otherwise noted.
- 8:00 AM – Fourth of July Parade Lineup at the City Lumber Parking Lot
- 8:00 AM – Lion’s Club Food Sales
- 8:00 AM – Barbecue butts and sandwiches sales (GCHS Band Boosters) until sold out
- 8:00 AM – Old Country Store until sold out
- 8:00 AM – Arts and Crafts Sales (Jimmy and Janet West)
- 9:00 AM – Fourth of July Parade ($5 if entry is being judged) – East College Street
- Dignitaries’ Reception – Immediately following parade at VFW
- Afternoon – Water Jet Sprayer (Dyer Fire Department)
- 1:00 PM – Bingo at the Gazebo
- 1:30 PM – Cornhole Contest
- 2:30 PM – Pet Show at the Gazebo
8: 30 PM – Closing Ceremonies by the GazeboCanceled9:00 PM – Fireworks Display (Best seen from or close to the park)Postponed
Schedule Last Updated on 7/3/12
