4th of July Carnival - Olde Fashion Youth Games

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LIONS CLUB JULY 4TH YOUTH GAMES

JULY 4th 

START  TIME: 10:00 AM

LOCATION: Center Field 2 (Softball Outfield)

ENDS: 12 Noon or earlier

Every year on July 4^th at 10 AM, the Lexington Lions Club sponsor free activities for elementary age youth in the town of Lexington.  

There are recognition awards for best historical costumes, original costumes, and races for the various age groups (running, 3 legged race, sack race ).

All participants will be recognized with ribbons.

We wrap up the activities with a bubble gum blowing contest for all elementary ages, and then free watermelon for participants and spectators.

All participants must complete a sign-up sheet. Signups will be 

available in early June 2025 :  

 Or you can sign up at the Field just prior to the events on the 4th.

** 2025 Youth Games  **

  Contests :

Historical Theme Costumes  -  All Ages
Original/Creative Costumes   -  All Ages
50 Yard Dash  -  Ages 6 / 7 / 8
100 Yard Dash  -  Ages  9 / 10 / 11 / 12
Three-Legged Race  -  Ages  6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12
Sack Race  -  Ages  6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12
Bubble Gum Blowing Contest—All Ages

Watermelon Eating  - All Ages