OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Town of Oceana’s annual John Cooke Festival is set to return this summer with details being released regarding an exciting planned lineup of events and activities to take place for this year’s celebration.
Oceana Councilman Don Morgan indicates that the annual event will take place over the course of four days in July, with the excitement getting underway with a town parade set to be held at 6:00pm on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
The following day will see the setup of an array of event vendors, including Suntan Swine,Jays Snow cones,Samson’s Ice Cream Truck,Tiki’s Shaved Ice and BOTW Hotdog Stand and others.
Friday will also mark the opening of various amenities including a free water slide and bounce house for the younger guests, along with music from a live DJ, a beauty pageant, and more.
Vendors and activities will return Saturday, which will also serve as a free day at the Gilliland Park Pool. Live music will be featured, along with a dunk tank and a basketball tournament. The fun will continue on Sunday with a car and bike show, poker run, cornhole tournament, and more before the evening is closed with a dazzling fireworks display.
The full lineup of events for the 2023 John Cooke Founders Day Festival can be seen below.
Schedule of Events
Thursday July 13
Parade at 6:00pm lineup at 5:00 at Georgia’s boutique enroute to Gilliland Park
7:00pm Camp fire and smores at the park for the kids
Friday July 14
10:00am vendors setup
12:00pm everything opens
Vendors- Suntan Swine,Jays Snow cones,Samson’s Ice Cream Truck,Tiki’s Shaved Ice and BOTW Hotdog Stand and others.
Water slide,Bounce Houses (free)
2:00pm Music with DJ Matt Cook at the amphitheater
5:00pm Registration for the beauty pageant
6:30pm Beauty pageant
10:00pm Kids movie at the amphitheater
Saturday July 15
Opens at 12:00pm
Vendors- Suntan Swine,Jays Snow Cones,Samsons Ice Cream Truck,Tiki’s Shaved Ice and BOTW Hotdog Stand and others.
Free Day at the Pool
Dunk Tank Opens 3 balls for a $
5:00pm Elvis at the Amphitheater this is a must see (free)
7:00pm Night swim at the pool 7$
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament all proceeds go to WHS Varsity Basketball
Sunday July 16
Opens at 12pm
Vendors-Suntan Swine,Jays Snow Cones,Samson’s Ice Cream Truck,BOTW Hotdog Stand ,Tiki!s Shaved Ice and others.
Water slide and Bounce Houses (free)
Dunk Tank 3 balls $
Registration for Car and Bike Show at 12:00pm
Registration for Poker Run at 12:00pm
Car Show from 1:00pm til 3:00pm at the pool
Poker Run around the county kickstands up at 1:00pm
2:00pm Cornhole Tournament 50% payback for prizes
Gospel music at its best The Harless and Pritchard family’s at the amphitheater.
9:00pm Fireworks in the Park
Please Share and come out and enjoy the fun. The water slide,bounce houses and fireworks are free. The pool is free on Saturday only