4th of July Celebration 2026 in Corning, Arkansas

Schedule of Events

4th of July Celebration

Date: July 4, 2026

Location: Corning, Arkansas

Long live the 4th of July in Corning, Arkansas! For decades, our local Chamber of Commerce has worked tirelessly to keep this cherished tradition alive. Now it’s OUR turn to carry that torch and OUR time to step up. Independence Day in God’s country isn’t dead yet! Growing Corning Together is committed to hosting a parade and patriotic festivities. Join us for a day of family-friendly activities (including inflatables, carnival rides, and a MONSTER TRUCK) and community bonding. Stay tuned to this page and our Facebook for more details.

Parade Details

We’re working hard to make this parade a success and would love your help! Whether you’d like to participate in the parade, volunteer, or enjoy the celebration, your support is invaluable. We are continuing the Interactive Parade. You will be able to play along in a fun game with a chance to win prizes! A QR code at the beginning of the parade will lead the way with a simple process of possibly winning a prize. We will have multiple prizes with multiple winners! Prize winners will be drawn around 3:00pm at Wynn Park during the closing remarks of the Corning 4th of July Celebration. You do NOT have to be present to win. Parade starts at 9:00 AM and route will be the same as in years past.

Follow regular updates on our dedicated 4th of July Facebook Page.

Miss Independence Pageants

Little Miss Independence 2026 Info-Graphic

2026 Little Miss Independence Pageants

Location: M.B. Ainley Jr. Community Center

Date: Saturday, June 27th

Time: 9 AM (Baby) / 10 AM (Little) / 11 AM (Petite)

Cost: $20

Information:
👑 Baby Miss Independence Ages 0-2
👑 Little Miss Independence Ages 3-6
👑 Petite Miss Independence Ages 7-10
Attire: Sunday Best

Miss Independence JR/SR 2026 Info-Graphic

2026 Miss Independence Pageants

Location: Wynn Park

Date: Saturday, July 4th

Time: 11:45 AM (Jr. Miss) / 2:15 PM (Sr. Miss)

Cost: $20

Contact: Erica Nossett at

👑 Junior Miss Independence Ages (11-14)
👑 Senior Miss Independence Ages (15-19)
Attire: Formal Wear

Registration Payment: Pay Here

T-Shirt Sales

Official t-shirt on sale! Contact Alexandria Ladyman at
Sizes available: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. Cost: Adult - $15 Kids - $12
Thanks to Lynn Masterson at Third Street Boutique for helping us out with this endeavor!

2026 4th of July T-Shirt Design

Grand Prize Raffle

2026 Raffle Grand Prizes for 4th of July Celebration

We like our traditions in Corning and just like last year we will be raffling away chances at
(5) different grand prizes at our annual Corning 4th of July Celebration! That means we will have (5) different grand prize WINNERS this year! You could be one!
You do not have to be present to win!

Your ticket(s) will give you a chance to win any of our (5) grand prizes. We will draw a winner around 3:00pm at the close of our Corning 4th of July Celebration! ONLY $2 per ticket. Purchase as many chances as you would like to try and win!

Enter to Win: ONLY $2 per ticket Pay Here
You can also purchase tickets in-person leading up to the 4th at the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Sherry Taylor for helping us out with this!
Tickets will be available for purchase in-person at the Ticket Stand in Wynn Park on Saturday, July 4th from 10:00 AM to 2:45 PM!

Music and Entertainment

Lets Jam! We are excited to announce our on-stage talent for this year’s 4th of July Celebration. Help us give a warm Corning welcome and get to know this year’s entertainers:

Journey to Jersey Performance

Family-Friendly Activities

This year we are excited to offer a variety of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more details and updates on these activities as we get closer to the event!

Great American Wheelbarrow Race

We are excited to announce we're continuing THE GREAT AMERICAN WHEELBARROW RACE! This is a tandem (2-person) event where one person pushes the other while they are inside the wheelbarrow. Halfway through the course the racers will stop and swap roles. The first team across the finish line WINS! This event will take place on and inside the walking track area of Wynn Park. We will encourage crowd participation as well by having baskets and buckets full of water balloons and possibly some super soaker water guns for the crowd to attempt to deter the competitors racing. We plan to give away something to both members of the winning team (maybe a plaque or winning t shirt) as well as keep a big trophy to engrave names on every year of the past winners that the current winners will get to take a picture with. We may even add a cash prize for the winners as well. $0 entry fee (FREE TO ENTER) YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN WHEELBARROW. All wheelbarrows are legal. One wheel, two wheels and any material will suffice this year until we see how it all plays out and we may add some more detailed rules next year. We may also add divisions or classes next year if this catches on.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding the upcoming Corning 4th of July Celebration, these are the names and numbers you can call or text.

CONTACT INFO

Contact Information for 4th of July Celebration