A variety of activities are taking place in West Liberty Saturday, June 25, during Fireworks Day in the village.
While fireworks begin at dusk in Lions Park, the West Liberty Lions Club hosts breakfast and a fish fry at the park. The breakfast is from 7 to 11 a.m. and is served in the concession stand by donation.
The fish fry takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the main shelter house. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children.
In the downtown area, activities take place throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mayor Jill McKelvey notes.
East Columbus Street will be closed for a car show (between 25 to 30 cars and motorcycles are expected). Best of Show, first, second and third place will be award; dash plaques will be given to all cars, motorcycles, and quarter midget entries registered before Saturday. Awards will be presented at 5 p.m.
Street vendors including lots of crafters and multiple food trucks will be available and live music will be provided by Nova and J.R. Hunter and Crossfire. The shops will have extended hours as well.
The West Liberty Street Market is sponsored by Malia Hughes Realtor- Fathom Realty and the West Liberty Business Association.
The first 150 people who stop by the tent at Town Hall will receive a West Liberty swag bag with lots of goodies from local businesses.
The West Liberty Splash Pad kids T-shirts and the West Liberty Mural T-shirts will be for sale as well on the lawn of the Town Hall.
The Splash Pad will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
There is a 21-team fast pitch softball tournament at Lions Park.