The Woodward News

Local News

July 3, 2009

Celebration ready to get started

Mix two full days of entertainment, some top country artists and a former president and you have Let Freedom Ring 2009.

Woodward has jumped back into the Independence Day celebration with a bang.

George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, highlights the weekend. Bush will give an Independence Day address on Saturday inside the refurbished Crystal Beach Stadium.

While the highlight, the former president’s visit isn’t the only thing happening.

Country artists like Tanya Tucker, Asleep at the Wheel, Marty Stuart and Sawyer Brown will perform during the weekend.

Ticket information for the stadium events is available at letfreedomring2009.com.

While the President’s address and the country shows are ticketed events, the majority of things going on at Crystal Beach Park over the two days are free.

A kids play area with inflatables is available both days and the band shell will be alive with entertainers from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

A Little Queen and King Contest for youngsters 5 and under is set for Friday.

Another anticipated highlight on Saturday is the opening of the new Aquatic Center. A ceremony is set for 9:30 a.m. and the park is open for free swimming most of the day. Sessions are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. with 500 people being allowed to swim free during each session.

Also on Saturday is a 5K run, community pancake breakfast, free hot dogs for lunch and, of course, the Ambucs turtle races which start at 10 a.m.

Schedule

What’s happening at Crystal Beach Park.

Friday

9 a.m. - Crystal Beach Park opens to public: food vendors, kid’s games.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Entertainment at the bandshell

Chelsay Adams and Bobbi Castor

Jason In Frozen

Courtney Young

Heather Rasmussen

Mikel and the Blood Washed Blues Band

Ashley Baumgartner

The Pursuit Band

Rauchell Clark

Long Ride Band

The Range Gang Band

Lauren Turner

4 p.m. - Gates to Crystal Beach Stadium open.

5 p.m. - Let Freedom Ring Little Queen and King contest at the bandshell for 5-under kids.

5:30 p.m. - Let Freedom Ring Concert at Crystal Beach Stadium.

4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. - Bo Phillips; 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Mike McClure; 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. - Asleep at the Wheel; 8:10 p.m. to 9:25 p.m. - Tanya Tucker; 9:50 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. - Stoney LaRue.

After the concert - dancing and music at the Woodward County Fairgrounds.

July 4

7:30 a.m. - Firecracker 5K run at Crystal Beach Park. Course goes through the park and municipal golf course, ending at the pool concession area. Benefit for WHS cross country team.

8 a.m. - Community pancake breakfast at pool concession area. Proceeds benefit cross country team.

9:30 a.m. - Ribbon cutting ceremony at Crystal Beach Water Park.

10 a.m. - Food vendors, kids games and more.

10 a.m. - Ambucs turtle races, south of the bandshell. Registration starts at 9 a.m.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Entertainment begins at the bandshell

Chris Castor Band

Oklahoma City Opry

Ashley Baumgartner

Northwest Passage Band

Heather Rasmussen

Emily Sanders

Noon - Woodward Elks and BPW free hot dog feed, first come, first served.

4 p.m. - Crystal Beach Stadium gates open.

5:30 p.m. - Pre show

6:20 p.m. to 7 p.m. - President George W. Bush.

7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. - Marty Stuart.

9:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. - Sawyer Brown.

11 p.m. - Fireworks spectacular followed by dance at the fairgrounds.

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