Festivals, food and fun things to do this Fourth of July holiday weekend

This Independence Day holiday weekend will have plenty going on, not just fireworks displays (though certainly plenty of those!) but also live music, car shows, parades, movies, races and more outdoor fun.

Saturday, July 2

Ron Bonham Day celebration

Prairie Creek Reservoir will celebrate Ron Bonham Day on Saturday with activities at the North Shore Campground, including live music, fishing, swimming, food vendors, a golf cart parade and fireworks. The annual celebration honors Ron Bonham, a Muncie Central basketball legend who earned the title of Mr. Basketball in 1960. Bonham later served as a Delaware County commissioner for three terms and was superintendent of Prairie Creek for 38 years before his death in 2016.

Hartford City events

Hartford City's Fourth of July festivities on Saturday will begin with a farmers market at 8 a.m. at Sigma Phi Gamma Park. Other events will include a cornhole tournament and car show at 10 a.m., Mark's Ark Animal Show at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., a "cops vs. kids" water balloon fight at 3 p.m. and BCS Blue Felt Jazz Group and Erie Jazz Band performing at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks will be at dusk.

Jerry Fest in Farmland

Historic Farmland USA will present a full day's lineup of live music performances 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday for “Jerry Fest" in downtown Farmland. This free, all-day event celebrates the life and legacy of late Farmland resident, arts supporter and musician Jerry Cole. Performers will be: John Beatrice, 9 a.m.; Dan Wright and Company, 10-11 a.m.; The Oxford Baking Company, 11 a.m.-noon; Long Haul Paul and Michael Ronstadt, noon-1:30 p.m.; The Fierce 1:30-3 p.m.; Lee Neuzil and Jess Robinson, 3-3:30 p.m.; John Kogge and the Lonesome Strangers, 3:30-5 p.m.; Mountain Laurel, 5-7 p.m. and My Brother's Keeper, 7-9 p.m.

Dunkirk Fourth of July Celebration

Dunkirk's Fourth of July Celebration will be 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday at Dunkirk City Park. In addition to a car show, for which check-in begins at 2 p.m. and judging at 4 p.m., the celebration will include a midday parade (lineup beginning at 11 a.m.), a flag-raising ceremony and free music and entertainment followed by fireworks to end the day. The entry fee for the car show is $20, which will benefit the Dunkirk Historical Society.

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Middletown festivities

Belgian Horse Winery, 7200 W. Henry County Road 625-N, Middletown, will feature live music, food trucks and fireworks at its Independence Day celebration 2-10:30 p.m. Saturday. Bands will include the Blue 32 3-6 p.m. and GrooveSmash 7-10 p.m. Food will be available from La Patrona, Pork Paradise, Ky’s Kreations, Payne’s, Nerdy BBQ, Git R Done Concessions, Bubble Tea Lady and Dapper Cat. Tickets are $20 a car. Tickets/information: belgianhorsewinery.com.

Movies and fireworks at Hummel Drive-In Theater

Hummel Drive-in Theater, 2870 E. Ind. 32, Winchester, will have a special night of movies plus fireworks on Saturday. Fireworks will begin around 10 p.m., with movies screening after that: "Minions: The Rise of Gru" and "Jurassic World: Dominion" on Screen 1, and "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Lightyear" on Screen 2, according to the drive-in's website. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-10 and free for age 4 and younger.

Sunday, July 3

Cornhole tournament in New Castle

Summit Lake State Park, 5993 N. Messick Road, New Castle, will have a cornhole tournament noon-3 p.m. Sunday at the beach volleyball court. Registration for two-person teams will be 11:30 a.m.-noon that day. Information: on.in.gov/summitlake

Monday, July 4

Four for the Fourth run/walk in Yorktown

Yorktown's Four for the Fourth four-mile run/walk will be 8-11 a.m. Monday, starting in downtown Yorktown by the new Civic Green, going to the Yorktown Sports Park and finishing in Morrow’s Meadow. In addition to the four-mile run and walk, a one-mile fun run also is available. The annual event raises funds for trails around Yorktown. For registration and race information, including current prices, go to fourforthefourth.run,

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Duct tape boat race

Yorktown will have a Duct Tape Boat Race 2-3 p.m. Monday at Morrow's Meadow. Boats built of cardboard and duct tape can complete in the 100-yard race in the river. For boat design rules and race details, go to yorktownevents.com.

Car show at Muncie City Hall

A car show at Muncie City Hall will have registration 4-6:30 p.m. Monday and judging at 8 p.m. Trophies will be presented for Mayor's Choice, Fire Chief's Choice, Police Chief's Choice and more, as well as dash plaques for the first 50 cars. Cars entered in the show may stay in the city hall parking lot during the fireworks. Entry fee is $5, with proceeds going to Muncie Animal Care and Services.

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Patriotic live music in Muncie

America's Hometown Band will offer a free outdoor concert, "Stars and Stripes Forever," at 7 p.m. Monday at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. The program will feature favorite patriotic tunes including the national anthem, "God Bless America" and more, ending with the John Philip Sousa march "Stars and Stripes Forever."

A "Patriotic Pops" concert by Orchestra Indiana will be at 8 p.m. Monday at Yorktown Civic Green. The free outdoor concert will feature music celebrating United States history and heritage. Natalie Cordone and Keron Jackson will be featured vocalists, and Kermit Poling will be guest conductor. Food trucks will be on site, and those attending are invited to take along chairs or blankets for seating.

Minnetrista Fourth of July festivities

Minnetrista will celebrate Independence Day on Monday with a free event 8-11 p.m. featuring music, food trucks, yard games, $5 glitter tattoos, a magician, a balloon artist, a Faeries, Sprites & Lights character and a good seat for the fireworks.

Information about local events can be sent to The Star Press at news@muncie.gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Muncie Star Press: Things to do in Muncie area over 4th of July holiday weekend