Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation is gearing up for a busy July, with family-friendly events planned throughout the city — including fireworks, live music, and water fun for the kids.
We spoke with Toby Hudson, Parks and Rec Superintendent and Program Coordinator Jacob Gibson about the upcoming events.
click to download audioVendors will include Gee’s Barbecue, Kona Ice, and Boutique Cotton Candy — all beginning at 7 o’clock.
click to download audioThe fireworks will last about 18 to 22 minutes, and music will be synced through WHVO at 96.5 and 100.9 FM. Hudson encourages families to arrive early.
click to download audioThere will also be a Hoptown Hoppers game that evening across the street, so Hudson asks for patience with traffic.
click to download audioThe fun continues the following week with two more events. First up is Hoptown Throwdown on July 11th at Founders Square.
click to download audioThere will also be family games like cornhole and a kids’ lassoing setup.
Then, on July 15th at 1 p.m., it’s time for another Hoptown Hosedown — this time at the Boys and Girls Club on Walnut Street.
click to download audioAnd looking ahead, planning is already underway for one of Hopkinsville’s biggest weekends of the year — the Summer Salute Festival in September.
click to download audioFor more information about these and other events, visit HopTownRec.com or call the Parks and Recreation office at 270-887-4290.
click to download audioAgain, fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. this Friday at Ruff Park — tune in to WHVO for synchronized music and plan to arrive early.
