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Glasgow News 1
Glasgow is getting ready for a two-night America 250 celebration, with Entertain Glasgow hosting free concerts Friday on the downtown square and Saturday at Beaver Creek Park.
Organizers say they scheduled the weekend at the end of July to give residents another chance to celebrate America 250 without competing with the many July Fourth events around the region.
Friday night’s concert will take place on the downtown square in Glasgow.
Gates open at 5 p.m., with food trucks on site and several downtown vendors expected to be open for business.
Music is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. with Blaine Harden, followed around 8 p.m. by the Green River Band, which is expected to play about a 90-minute set.
Entertain Glasgow officials say this will be the group’s first concert on the newly renovated side of the square, which they describe as a more comfortable space that can hold more people and offers a better layout for lawn chairs and blankets.
Saturday night, the celebration moves to Beaver Creek Park for what organizers describe as the pinnacle of the weekend.
Gates there will also open at 5 p.m., with several free children’s activities planned, including face painting, a clown, miniature golf and a video game truck.
Food trucks will again be available for those who want to buy food and drinks.
The music on Saturday is set to begin at 7 p.m. with local artist Colton Kise, who organizers say performs traditional country music and has played Entertain Glasgow events before.
He will be followed by country singer Darryl Worley, a 1990s and early 2000s star known for patriotic songs such as “Have You Forgotten” and ballads like “I Miss My Friend.”
Entertain Glasgow officials say Worley’s patriotic reputation makes him a natural fit for the America 250 theme.
A drone show is planned to close out the Saturday night event, giving families another reason to stay for the full evening.
Organizers emphasize that admission and children’s activities are free both nights, and they encourage attendees to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
They also credit local sponsors with helping make the weekend possible at no cost to the public.
Officials say they hope residents will treat the concerts as a full weekend of community celebration.
Key Facts
• Entertain Glasgow hosting two-night America 250 celebration this weekend in Glasgow
• Free concerts Friday on the downtown square and Saturday at Beaver Creek Park
• Friday features Blaine Harden and the Green River Band, with gates opening at 5 p.m.
• Saturday includes kids’ activities, Colton Kise, country star Darryl Worley and a drone show
• Admission is free both nights; food and drinks from food trucks will be available for purchase
• Event supported by local sponsors, including Spantech Industries and several area businesses
