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Milton brings back Mayberry to celebrate July Fourth
Kylie Payton, 3, of Milton, is a winner at the knocking down the cans with a beanbag, while Madison,10, and Alicia Howells, 5, look on during the July 4 celebration at Milton Memorial Park. BY DAN COOK
July 9, 2014
Kate Perry,7, is all smiles after getting her patriotic face paint by Heather Schalk. BY DAN COOK
Brooke Minalga, 4, tries out her shooting skills at the "Squirt" booth with help from her mom Wendy and her sister Blakely, 6. BY DAN COOK
Fiona Fisher, 2 1/2, flies high in the swing during the July 4th celebration. BY DAN COOK
Vanessa Cooper carefully removes a giant Jenga block while her friend Vivian Bush looks on and gives encouragement. BY DAN COOK
Angelina Chituck, 3, of Ellendale does beautiful work during the coloring contest. BY DAN COOK
Caroline Griffis, 9, shows off her hand-decorated bike in front of the judges. She took first place in the bike decorating contest and rode home with a new bike donated by Irish Eyes. BY DAN COOK
Elizabeth Biller garnered first place in the pie making contest with her homemade Farmhouse Apple Pie. BY DAN COOK
Milton Mayor Marion Jones was a popular target in the dunk tank which raised funds for next year's July Fourth events. BY DAN COOK
Harper Kaser, 5, gets the attention of the judges and took third place in the bike decorating contest. BY DAN COOK
Gunner Glasco, 2, doesn't take any chances by getting close during the hillbilly horseshoe game. BY DAN COOK
A full day of fun-filled family activities celebrated the Fourth of July in Milton's Memorial Park July 5 after the nasty weather of hurricane Arthur brought about the Independence Day festivities postponement.
This year's theme, “Bringing Mayberry Back to Milton,” brought out the hometown crowd as well as visitors from around Delmarva to enjoy old time games, good food and great down home fun.
Activities included a dunk tank, sack races, pie-baking contest and many kids games. A highlight of the event was a bike decorating contest and bike parade sponsored by Irish Eyes Pub. Music by "Oh Boy" entertained the crowd in attendance.
