Here is an overview of the various events taking place 4th of July weekend in Milton.
Friday, July 1
- Little Lions Bike Parade, 6 p.m. at Schilberg Park - Kids 12 and under are invited to decorate their bikes and join in a small bike parade at Schilberg Park hosted by the Milton Lions Club.
- Kids Activity Tent, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Story time area for kids under 6. Activity Center for ages 6 to 14. Hosted by the Milton Public Library
- Carnival, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Beer Tent, 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Blaine's Farm & Fleet Food Tent, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Softball, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Guns vs Hoses Softball Game, 6:30 p.m.
- School vs City Employees Softball Game, 8 p.m.
- Shotgun Jane, 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 2- Mrec Big Wheels Races - Age groups of 3, 4, 5, and 6 year olds. Registration at 12:30 p.m. at Schilberg Park. Races start at 1 p.m. Free entry and Big Wheel door prizes. Bring your own Big Wheel
- Blain's Farm & Fleet Food Tent, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Kids Band Camp, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Presented by Knapton Music Notes
- Legion Baseball vs Janesville, 2 p.m.
- Beer Tent, 12 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Softball, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Carnival, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Zac Matthews Band, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, July 3Carnival, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Blain's Farm & Fleet Food Tent, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.Beer Tent, 12 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.Milton Raptor Baseball, 1:30 p.m.Softball TournamentKiller Cars, 7 p.m.
Monday, July 434th Annual Milton Optimists' Independence Run/Walk - Registration 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. 10K start at 8:30 a.m. 1 Mile Age Group Run start at 8:35 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run start at 8:40 a.m.Milton Fire Department Brat Stand, Noon until end of parade - Selling brats, hot dogs, sno-cones, pop, water, and nachos and pretzels with cheese. All proceeds go to the Milton Fire Department. 4th of July Parade, 1 p.m.Carnival, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.Beer Tent, 2 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.Blain's Farm & Fleet Food Tent, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.Festival Foods Fireworks, 8:30 p.m.Straight Shooters, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.Rainbow Bridge, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.Carnival specials - Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. is Wristband Day ($17). Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. is Buddy Day (2 riders for the price of 1).