Town of Johnsburg Independence Day Ski Bowl Celebration

About this event

America 250 Celebration!

Presented by the Town of Johnsburg

• Dates: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday — July 3–5, 2026

• Location: Ski Bowl Park (and other local venues)

• Note: The celebration will be held rain or shine, but some activities are subject to change due to the weather.

Friday, July 3rd: America 250 Weekend Kickoff

• 4:00 PM to Dark: Live music, food vendors, face painting, and a balloon artist.

  • American Legion Chicken BBQ Fundraiser: $15 each (while supplies last).

  • Free Ice Cream Sundaes!

• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Patriotic music performed by Johnsburg Central Students, followed by a historical reenactment by Gem Radio Theatre.

• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Live music by Michelle & Tyler.

• 9:20 PM: Patriotic Fireworks Show

• 10:00 PM: After-fireworks Party with Finger Diddle.

Saturday, July 4th: Independence Day Events

• 10:00 AM: Red, White & Blue Run for Freedom – Color run & walk at Ski Bowl Park.

  • Registration fee is $10 (participants receive a commemorative medal & lunch).

• 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Cookout & DJ at The Station.

• 12:00 PM: Cornhole Tournament at The Station.

  • Entry fee is $20 per team (trophies and prizes awarded).

• 2:00 PM: Screening of the film 1776 and a talk with Glenn Pearsall at the Tannery Pond Center.

Sunday, July 5th: Parade & Family Fun Day

• 2:00 PM: Patriotic Parade down Main Street, marching from the North Creek Firehouse to Ski Bowl Park.

• 2:30 PM to Dark: Live music, food and craft vendors, raffles, bounce houses, kids' games, pie eating & throwing contests, pony rides, a live reptile display, a strolling magician, and face painting.

Event Sponsors & Contact Info

All events sponsored in part by: Town of Johnsburg, Johnsburg Youth Committee, Barton Mines, Braley & Noxon Hardware, Gore Mountain Realty, and Volt Landscaping.

For more event information: Contact Pete Olesheski at 518-683-5916.