Norfolk Celebrates America 250

Norfolk is coming together to commemorate America's 250th Anniversary with a family-friendly community celebration featuring a parade, live music, demonstrations, food, games, and activities for all ages.

This event is presented in partnership with the Norfolk Hub, the Town of Norfolk, and the Norfolk Historical Society.

EVENT SCHEDULE

5:00 – 5:30 PM

Pie Baking Contest check-in and setup

5:30 – 5:45 PM

Parade participants arrive at Norfolk Town Hall

6:00 PM

Community Parade begins

6:00 PM

Special Bell Ringing Ceremony at the UCC

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Live music by Kettle Creek

7:00 PM

Pie Baking Contest judging

Featured Activities

  • Pie Baking Contest

  • Community Bike Parade

  • Bell Ringing Ceremony

  • Live Music by Kettle Creek

  • Blacksmith Demonstrations by Brian the Bladesmith

  • Chair Caning Demonstrations by Susannah Anderson

  • Glass Blowing by Greenwood Glass

  • Patriotic Photo Station

  • Dunk Tank

  • Touch-a-Truck

  • Norfolk Historical Society Open House

  • Colonial Games & Family Activities

Food Available While Supplies Last

Barnstormer's Burgers Food Truck

Peter Doda’s Ice Cream Truck

Each attendee will receive:

• One food ticket

• One ice cream ticket

Tickets may be picked up at the Norfolk Hub information table.

Food is available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

The Norfolk Hub

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Town of Norfolk

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Norfolk Historical Society

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Participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes, scooters or wagons in a patriotic theme and join in this fun, family-friendly procession through town. Click HERE to sign up!

Bike Parade Registration

Volunteers are also needed to help make this event a success. Whether you can assist with activities, setup, cleanup, or wherever help is needed, your support is greatly appreciated. Click HERE to sign up to volunteer.

Norfolk Celebrates America 250

Be part of the celebration with our Pie Baking Contest on July 3rd during Friday Night on the Green! Show off your baking skills and share your favorite recipe with the community! Click HERE to sign up!

Pie Baking Contest Registration

Your Questions, Answered

  • The parade begins at Norfolk Town Hall and proceeds down Maple Avenue to the Norfolk Village Green.

  • Please arrive between 5:30 and 5:45 PM.

  • Advance registration is encouraged.

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  • The parade will be canceled. All events will be held at UCC.

  • Food is available while supplies last and is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Restrooms are available at the Historical Society, The Norfolk Hub & UCC.

  • Please see the parking map HERE.