Contact TJEdOnline, Classic Books and Gifts, George Wythe University, Face to Face with Greatness Seminars, American Youth Leadership Institute, Hughes Brothers for event and ticket information.
Thursday, July 02, 2009 at 10:00 AM - Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 11:00 PM (MT)
This year, let's commemorate not just "The Fourth of July", but Independence Day! Come join us for small town-charm blended with world-class excellence in a three-day celebration of Family and Freedom!
Featured hosts, the acclaimed Hughes Brothers (The World’s Largest Performing Family, and TJEd homeschoolers!) are returning for another year of fabulous fun and entertainment, and this year we at TJEdOnline are collaborating, along with George Wythe University, Classic Books and Gifts and Face to Face with Greatness Seminars to provide a full program of workshops, activities, cultural events and performances, including the 4th of July parade and Fireworks!
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Save the date! This will be a great venue for family reunions and vacations. Some of the planned events include:
This "Jeopardy"-style tournament will challenge 2-person teams of youth and/or adults to show their knowledge of America's founding documents and principles!
Purchase the optional Freedom Bowl Preparation Manual
See live action portrayals of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Sojourner Truth, Abigail Adams, Sacagawea, Ulysses Grant, the young George Washington and more!
Listen as youth portray a "Living Declaration"--a dramatic recitation of the entire text of the Declaration of Independence. You will never forget this moving tribute to Freedom and the universal human struggle for self-determination.
Ticket
holders for AFF events get admission to the 7/2/09 matinee performance
of "Foxfire" (a family-friendly drama about roots and values) at a
special rate of $60 for a family of 6*! Same deal applies to that
night's performance of "Comedy of Errors". Additional "bounceback"
discount of $5 off for those holding stubs for the Foxfire performance! *(This is available only to those aged six and older)
Come share your love for Shakespeare as a performer or a spectator while individuals, small groups and full casts deliver highlights from the works of The Bard.
Girls aged 6-13 (and their mothers, if desired) are invited to tea at the "Governor's Mansion" (Heritage Center) from 2-4 pm on Friday, July 3. Enjoy a formal tea experience with herbal teas and finger foods, dancing and teatime crafts in a playful setting perfectly suited for girls!
Cost: $5, or included in All-inclusive Family ticket
Friday, July 3, 2-4 pm at the Park, boys aged 6-13 are invited to a knightly quest, to save the princess from the invaders! Learn to defend truth and justice, family and community. Play swords and shields will be provided. The event culminates with a simulated battle and knighting ceremony.
Cost: $5, or included in All-inclusive Family Ticket
Whatever your talent, this is a chance for your family to shine. Your act can include one person or the whole family. The winners will receive a cash prize and an opportunity to perform in Branson, Missouri, the “Entertainment Capitol of the World.” All talent submissions must be family friendly. Click here to sign up for the Family Talent Search. Cost: $10
Here is where families compete against families no matter WHAT the age! The Hatfields and the McCoys would love this one! Stop by the Information Booth at Main Street Park and sign up your family.
Six family teams will compete in each Family Feud event at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM daily July 2, 3, & 4.
This family-friendly event will include the 2-Step, Polka, Waltz, Square Dance, Swing and of course, Line Dances! Don’t worry about knowing how. This will be a great chance to learn! The park will be a rockin’ and a hoppin’ with dance music that will be fun for the entire family. Check back for the exact date and time!
From 10am to 6pm each day of the Festival, be sure to spend some time at Main Street Park and enjoy lots of games, activities, free musical entertainment, Shakespeare scenes, food, and other concessions & exhibitors. On Saturday morning right after the parade, the Cedar City Lions Club will host carnival games that you don’t want to miss. Tickets for the 4th of July carnival games may be purchased at the park.
A world-class youth production of Shakespeare's King Lear (free!), live historical vignettes with actors portraying luminaries from American history, local and national musical performers, The Gliadkovsky Family of concert pianists, and of course, the world-renowned Hughes Brothers!
*Nicholeen Peck (soon to be featured in a BBC reality show about excellence in family life!) speaks on "Teaching Children Self-Government";
*Fine artist Jon McNaughton unveils and speaks about his new painting, "One Nation Under God";
*Kimberly Simmerman teaches, "Living Abundantly in Perilous Times" (on nutrition and self-reliance that your family can actually live with!);
*Tiffany Earl speaks on the subject of her new book with Oliver DeMille, "The Mentor";
*Professional Actress and educator Angela Ward teaches on acting in Shakespeare;
*...plus more!
Cost: $5 per workshop (pay at door), $20 for pass (online or box office purchase), or free with All-inclusive Family Ticket
Cedar City's night sky will light up in celebration of our independence--a fitting culmination of the weekend's events!
Plan now to bring your family to Cedar City on July 2, 3 and 4th 2009 to participate in the festivities and celebrate God, Family and Country with your loved ones and friends.
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*Due to the nature of preparation required for the Tea Party and Knights of Freedom events, in addition to ticket purchase, you must register the name of the individuals attending with the event coordinator. More information provided upon ticket purchase.
Thursday, July 02, 2009 at 10:00 AM
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Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 11:00 PM (MT)
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