Community Picnic and Fireworks

Come join us for the Annual Garberville/Redway Area Chamber of Commerce Family 4th of July Picnic and Firework Display. There will be activities, food, fun and a fantastic fireworks show will conclude the day’s events. If you wishing to make a donation towards the fireworks cost you can call Dee Way at 923-2613 or just send your donation to PO Box 445, Garberville, CA 95542.

The chamber offers this event as an opportunity for other non-profits to raise funds and this year Rotary will be serving hotdogs and hamburgers, the Chamber will have chicken legs and corn, Soroptimist will be providing chicken and veggies, Boosters will be selling sodas and many other groups will also be there providing treats for the crowd. The chamber is also making available beer, wine, and margaritas for those over 21 and glow sticks and LED merchandise for all ages.

Parking will be available free outside the event, inside Benbow Lake State Recreation Area parking will be sold prior to the event and will be limited. Parking passes are $30 and available at the Chamber office. For those looking to avoid the sometimes tricky parking situation a shuttle will be available from Garberville and Redway and new this year 2 shuttles will be making return trips after the show. The shuttle costs $2. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for children under 10 and toddlers under 2 get in free!

There will Children’s activities organized by Diane Lehman and live music in the evening. Come join us for a fun filled day of Swimming, Sunbathing, Relaxing, and enjoying each others company that will culminate with a magnificent display of fireworks this 4th of July.

For the safety of all and to keep within the State Parks Guidelines no pets, glass containers, fireworks, alcohol or drugs will be allowed in the park. Park Rangers, CDF, Local Fire Departments, Highway Patrol and other security will be on hand to insure this is a safe and secure family event.

Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 8am until 10:30pm

Location: Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, 1600 US Highway 101, Garberville, CA 95542