Parks and Recreation Staff Gear Up for Playin ’ In the Park 2023!
By: Orange County Department of Parks & Recreation
On Saturday, July 1, 2023, Orange County Parks & Recreation will host their annual Playin ’ in the Park Independence Celebration at Booster Park with the event scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. This year ’ s event will feature fireworks from Pyrotecnico, live music, food trucks, Touch - A - Truck, skydivers from Skydive Orange, and a live bird demonstration from Earthquest. The musical acts will feature the Yurasits Family performing on the main stage from 6:00 to 7:00/7:30 p.m. After a brief intermission, the Yurasits Family will be followed by Dave Goodrich who will be performing until the fireworks display begins around 9:00/9:30 p.m. The food trucks in attendance at the event will offer a variety of different food options. The following food trucks are scheduled to be at Playin ’ in the Park 2023: Buffalo Wild Wings (Wings on Wheels), B - Radd & Honey, R U Freak N Hungry, Kona Ice of Culpeper, Barbara's Soul Food on Wheels, and Happy Family Ranch. The Touch - A - Truck portion of the event will feature vehicles from Orange Volunteer Fire Company, Orange County Fire & EMS, Orange County Sheriff ’ s Office, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Virginia Tractor, and Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC). The skydivers from Skydive Orange will be returning this year for a jump, with the expected landing spot being on Field 4. Also returning this year is the much - requested Earthquest bird exhibit. There will be several birds in attendance that the knowledgeable staff of Earthquest will provide interesting facts about. Additionally, Earthquest ’ s Robert Haynes will be putting on a hawk demonstration on Field 4 for all interested visitors. Playin ’ in the Park is free to attend and is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. with the Orange County High School Football Team assisting with the parking. This year the event is sponsored by the Town of Orange, Town of Gordonsville, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, American Woodmark, Mason Insurance, Mr. & Mrs. V. Rea Jones, Altman Tire, and Andy & Audrey Hutchison. Orange County Parks & Recreation looks forward to seeing everyone there!
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