SPECIAL ADDITION MAY 2026
NEWSLETTER ISSUE 4
PARTY IN THE PARK
We will be celebrating “America’s 250th Birthday” at this years Metamora Party in the Park!
Starting with opening ceremonies at 5:45pm, followed by live music from the Sweet Tea Band and a spectacular Drone Show, sponsored by the Metamora Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Metamora.
Saturday we will feature a “Happy Birthday America” parade starting at 12:00PM with parade floats, music and fun! Continuing with more fun and food, plus our special ”Chicken Dinners” everyone has been waiting for all year! There will be a ton of other activities for kids and adults! Closing the evening with live music with the Skittle Bots!
Sunday starts with Village of Metamora Memorial Dedication Ceremony at noon followed by family fun with whiffle ball, basket ball and more.
FRIDAY JUNE 12TH
5:00PM - Midnight
Beer Tent OpenConcession StandSheamie’s Snow ConesK & K Funnel Cakes
5:45PM – Opening Ceremonies
6:00PM – Kids Softball & Baseball Games begin
6:00PM – Dark – Tractor Show
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM – EHS All-Class Reunion – Shelter A
6:00PM – 11:00PM – LIVE MUSIC!“Sweet Tea Band” – Center Stage
Dark (approximately 9:30PM)America’s 250th Birthday DRONE SHOW
SATURDAY JUNE 13TH
9:00AM - Midnight
Beer Tent OpenConcessions StandSheamie’s Snow ConesK & K Funnel Cakes
9:00AM – Kids Softball & Baseball Games
10:00AM – Volleyball Tournament
11:00AM – 4:00PMCar & Motorcycle Cruise In(registration begins at 9:00AM)
12:00PM Happy Birthday America Parade
1:00PM – 5:00PM – Faith Lutheran Ice Cream Social in church parking lot
1:00PMChicken Dinners & Carryout – until gone
1:00 PM – 5:00 PMKid’s Entertainment, includingPat Twists BalloonsFace Painting by Colorful EventsFancy Fun Bounce HouseKid’s Obstacle Course, sponsored by the Metamora Fire Department
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Evergreen Community Library Summer Reading Signup
1:00 PM – 5:00 PMJustice for Sierrah KidPrint ID Program
2:30 PMJustice for Sierrah Self-Defense Class(register on the Chamber website)
2:00 PM Euchre Tournament (Shelter A)(registration continues at 1:00PM)
5:00Raffle Drawing – Center Stage
7:00PM - 11:00PM LIVE MUSIC!“Skittle Bots” – Center Stage
SUNDAY JUNE 14TH
12:00PM-5:00PM
Beer Tent OpenConcessions StandSheamie’s Snow ConesK & K Funnel Cakes
12:00PMVillage of Metamora Memorial Dedication Ceremony
1:00 PM: Whiffle Ball Tournament(registration at 12:00PM)
1:00 PM: Cornhole Tournament(registration at 12:00PM)
1:00PM: 3V3 Basketball Tournament(registration at 12:00PM)
For more information on any of the Party in the Park events, please visit the Chamber website.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Thank you to our committee chairs for organizing and coordinating their committees to make the Metamora Party in the Park possible.
Listed alphabetically:
Ann ArmstrongRob ArmstrongSavanna ArmstrongKayla CarrDesiree ComarShawn DonnellyCheryl GeerMarianne GlecklerCourtney KreigerLeeAnn MillerCathy MossingTracy PixleyChris RuetzBrent SimonKim SmallmanSuzie StoughJeff TruckorRosie TruckorAdam VanceSandy Witt
Thank you to all of our volunteers that helped this year!
If you would to volunteer please reach out to metamorachamberofcommerce@gmail.com
STUDENT FINANCIAL AWARD PROGRAM
The Metamora Chamber offers a student financial award program
Party in the Park is the first opportunity to earn volunteer hours for the 2026-2027 school year.
We encourage students to visit our website or reach out via email for more information on how to win a $1000 award.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
June 12-14 - Party in the Park
June 17 - C.A.S.T. Distribution
June 19 - Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 20 - Village Garage Sale
June 21 - Summer Begins
June 21 - Father’s Day
MISSION
The Metamora Chamber of Commerce has a mission to improve and grow the community by pulling together the local business owners and residents with the intent to develop economic growth to create a better work and living environment.
To become a member, renew your membership or other questions contact us at:
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