The Alpine Club will welcome residents and visitors on July 4 for its annual Fourth of July Festival in the Park, a longtime community tradition featuring live music, family activities, community organizations, and plenty of opportunities for neighbors to connect.
The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Alpine Club, 1830 Alpine Blvd., following the community’s annual Kiwanis Parade and continuing a holiday tradition that has become a favorite gathering spot for many local families.
According to Shane Greer, executive director of The Alpine Club, the event continues to build on a tradition that has brought the community together for years.
“The Alpine Club’s Fourth of July Festival in the Park has been a community tradition for many years,” Greer said. “While we continue to add new ideas and activities each year, the heart of the event remains the same: bringing people together while preserving the small-town spirit that makes Alpine special.”
This year’s festival will feature live music by The Ideas, community booths, children’s activities, balloon animals, a scavenger hunt, Kona Ice, classic cars from the Ford Model A Club, and displays from organizations including CAL FIRE. The Alpine Club will also highlight its Wall of Honor.
The event is designed to appeal to residents of all ages.
“This event truly has something for everyone,” Greer said. “Families can enjoy games, balloon animals, and our new scavenger hunt, while adults can explore booths hosted by local businesses and nonprofits and enjoy live music from The Ideas.” One of the festival’s traditions includes complimentary hot dog meals for Alpine Club members and their children while supplies last. Membership signups will also be available during the event.
As a nonprofit organization, The Alpine Club relies heavily on volunteers and community support to make the festival possible.
“As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, this event simply wouldn’t happen without our volunteers,” Greer said. “Community members generously give their time to help organize and run the festival, while local vendors and nonprofit organizations help create a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.”
Greer also credited Alpine Landscape & Materials for returning as the event sponsor.
Planning for the festival begins months in advance. Greer said the club’s Fourth of July Committee reviews feedback from previous years while looking for ways to add new activities and maintain traditions residents enjoy.
“Juddi Brennan has chaired the committee for the past several years, and she and the volunteers work incredibly hard to create an event that brings people together and offers something for all ages,” he said.
The event reflects the organization’s broader mission of serving as a community gathering place.
“Our logo says it best: ‘A Gathering Place Since 1950,’” Greer said. “The Fourth of July Festival is a perfect example of that mission in action.”
Greer said Alpine’s celebration remains unique because of the town’s close-knit character and welcoming atmosphere.
“It’s free to attend, accessible, and welcoming to everyone,” he said.
“You’ll see neighbors catching up, kids playing games, families enjoying live music, and local organizations working together.”