July 3rd Celebration in South Fork

July 3rd, 2026

The South Fork Fire Department hold their annual Fish Fry and Ice Cream Social - Come fill your belly with goodies and head over to annual Parade at 3:00 pm! Check out the wonderful shops in town, go by the new "Warrior's Playground" inflatable carnival, and grab dinner at one of our locally owned restaurants. Finally, don’t miss the South Fork Rodeo at Rickel Arena by Burris & Sons Bucking Bulls. Bull riding, team roping, barrel racing and more begin at 6:30pm (sorry, fireworks are cancelled for 2026)!

2026 Schedule of Events (TENTATIVE; WILL CHANGE)

Warrior's Playground Inflatable Carnival: Open Daily, July 2, 3, 4 & 5th Learn More

10am - 2pm: Vendors and Annual Catfish Fry at the Department.
Proceeds go towards our local Volunteer Department. Price: $20/Adult and $10/children. Tickets will be on sale online or at the door and can be purchased by going to www.southforkrescue.com

Located at the Department Building, 28 Mall Street. Vendors also present! Silent and Live Auction Events.
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3:00 pm: Parade - "America 250" - Watch the parade all along the frontage road from Buck Street to Birch, along Hwy 160. Or join the parade (Follow this link for the registration form).

3:00pm- Dark- Local restaurants and establishments will have LIVE music, food, and entertainment!

6:30 pm: Rockin' the Rio Grande Rodeo - Rickel Rodeo Arena. Concessions will be sold at the rodeo, so plan on eating there!

Dark: Sorry, Fireworks Cancelled! Sponsored by the Town of South Fork and the Volunteer Fire Department. Views from just about anywhere in town. Fired from the Golf Course (dependent on Fire Conditions on July 3rd)

South Fork restaurants and businesses are OPEN and eager to serve you over this holiday weekend

Be sure to find time to check out the wonderful shops and restaurants in South Fork between events!!

NEW IN 2026: Warrior's Playground Inflatable Carnival

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