Journal-Times (Grayson, KY)

July 2, 2009

Olive Hill 4th of July Homecoming


July 1, 2009 — “Amazing American Heroes” commemorating the 201st is the theme for 2009 Olive Hill Homecoming.



Schedule of Events for Saturday July 4th is:



*FREE* Pancake Breakfast @ the parking lot of First Christian Church

Hosted by the First Christian Church of Olive Hill – Whitt Street – 8 to 10am



“How do I love America? Let me quilt the ways” Quilt Show – All Day

Hosted by the Carter County Homemakers & OH Chamber of Commerce

Located at the First Christian Church Education Building – Free to the Public



“Area Pride & Joy” Street Fair on Scott Street – All Day

Come downtown to view the many vendors from the area that will be set up thru the day.

Sponsored by the Carter County Homemakers & OH Chamber of Commerce



Carter County Cruisers – 4th of July Cruise In

Evening @ the Olive Hill NAPA Auto Parts & Subway Parking Lot



Annual Olive Hill Homecoming Parade

Lineup for Parade @ Olive Hill Elementary School starting at 10am till 12 noon

Potential Awards to win include: Most Patriotic Float, Most Creative Float, “Sharpest” Cycle, “Hottest” Car, Most Original Entry & Horse & Rider Duo that displays the best “Patriotic Spirit”

Grand Marshall’s of the parade will be OH National Guard of the 201st Engineering Battalion



Cookout for the 201st and their Families

Hosted by the Olive Hill Chamber of Commerce & Olive Hill Fire Department

Starting at 5pm at the Fire Station



Chamber Concerts & Fireworks Show

Concerts Downtown @ the Old Train Depot Starting at 6pm with Kentucky Backroads

Followed by George Molton at 8pm (Concerts are free to the public) No seating provided

Fireworks @ Dark (approximately 10pm)