Horsham Day 2008

Horsham Day 2007

Saturday, June 7, 11:00 AM through a fireworks display at 9:15 PM

Featured Attractions Schedule of Events Sponsors

Ways a Business can participate in Horsham Day:

Ways a Resident can participate in Horsham Day:

Featured Attractions:

Village Tent:

Local businesses fill the Village Tent in order to get better acquainted with the residents of the Horsham area. Businesses not only have many free give-aways and hand outs, they also have products, demonstrations and information about their company and products to share! Grab a bag at the Chamber booth and be sure to see what our local business people are doing in our community. The Village Tent will be located in Deep Meadow Park.

Taste of Horsham Food Tent:

A variety of local restaurants will be offering lunch and dinner options to Horsham Day visitors. Everything from pizza and hoagies to traditional German fare is available to all! Enjoy funnel cake, water ice, snacks and cold drinks, too. The Taste of Horsham Food Tent, operated by the Horsham Township Park & Recreation Department, will be located in Deep Meadow Park.

Auto and Motorcycle Show:

Our township has some amazing vehicles on the roads. This is your chance to get a close up look at them. We will have your classic muscle cars, street rods, antique motorcycles, Harley Davidson's and much much more. The show begins at 10:00 am and will conclude with an awards ceremony at 3:00 PM. Residents get to vote on their favorite vehicles so be sure to stop in and cast your vote at the car show. The car show will be located on Keith Valley Road in between Deep Meadow Park and Carpenter Park.

Non-Profit Organizations:

Local and county non-profit groups come out to hand out information about what they are doing in the local area. From the non-profit groups you will have a chance to learn about local civic organizations, environmental groups, some local churches and many more. The non-profit groups will be located in Deep Meadow Park.

Main Stage Entertainment:

See Below

Fireworks:

The Horsham Day Fireworks will blast off at approximately 9:15 PM. In the past we have had spectacular firework shows and every year we try to out do what we did the year before. Be sure to come early to claim your spot in the parks and remember that the Taste of Horsham Food Tent will stay open through the fireworks so come into the Park for your Dinner and stay for the concert and fireworks.

Carnival and Children's Rides:

We will have a small area in Deep Meadow Park where we will set up children's rides for families to take their kids ages 3 to 14 and have a good time. We will have the inflatable mazes, slides, train and more. In Carpenter Park we will have inflatable games and carnival rides for the older children. Ticket booths will be located in each area and tickets must be purchased to ride the rides and inflatables in Deep Meadow Park and Carpenter Park.

Bingo:

Bingo will be held at the Horsham Community Center on Friday night June 6. Bingo will begin at 7:00 PM and will be hosted by the Hatboro-Horsham Hoops Youth Basketball Association and the Horsham Heat Baseball Association. Proceeds will go to help the Horsham Hoops and the Horsham Heat. Please come out for an exciting evening of bingo playing. There is a limited number of seats so get their early doors open at 6:00 PM.

Children's Fishing Contest:

Horsham Township will host a fishing contest on Saturday morning June 7 starting at 9:00 AM rain or shine. Participants must be 15 years of age or younger to participate in the fishing contest. Kohler Park Pond will be stocked on Friday so there will be plenty of fish to be caught and prizes to be given away. Kids only need to bring their fishing rods and hooks; bait will be supplied for them. The Annual Children's Fishing Contest is sponsored by Claytons and Horsham Township. Call 215-643-3131 if you have any questions.

Movie Time

For those who want to relax and escape the heat, the Community Center will be open for movie time and snacks throughout the day. Schedule of movies TBA.

Schedule of Events

Main Stage Schedule:

The Main Satge is Located in Deep Meadow Park, stop in to hear wonderful music and tap your foot as you listen along.

11:00am-12:00pm Don McAvoy and The Great Whatever
12:30pm-2:00pm The Mango Men
2:30pm-3:00pm Ronald McDonald
3:30pm-4:30pm KVMS Jazz Bands
4:30pm-5:30pm HHHS Jazz Bands
6:30pm-9:00pm Orlando & Horsham Idol Competition

Friday, June 6

5:00pm - 8:00pm EAB Plant Swap (bring your favorite plant to trade) Horsham Twp Bldg.
6:00pm - TBA Horsham Heat Bingo (new location- Community Center) Community Center

Saturday, June 7

8:00 am 5K Fun Walk/Run (Rain or shine) Carpenter Park
9:00 am - 11:30 am Youth Fishing Contest (15 yrs. and younger; rain or shine) Kohler Park
Pond
9:30 am Horsham Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Carpenter Park
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Auto/Motorcycle Show Keith Valley Road
11:00 am Softball Tournament (Horsham Little League) Deep Meadow Park
11:00 am Volleyball Tournament (6 on 6 and intramurals) Carpenter Park
11:00am - 12:30pm Hockey Skills Clinic (ages 7-11) Kohler Park
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Trinidad North Steel Drum Co. Main Stage
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Pony Rides Fire House
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Village Tent Deep Meadow Park
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Local Non-Profit Groups Deep Meadow Park
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency Services Tent Deep Meadow Park
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Civil War Reenactors Deep Meadow Park
11:00 am - 5:00 pm H.H. School District Tent Deep Meadow Park
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Information Tent (VFW) Deep Meadow Park
11:00am - 5:00pm Goddard School Kids' Crafts Deep Meadow Park
11:00am - 5:00pm Cooking Demonstration Grills and Smokers (Pavilion) Deep Meadow Park
11:00 am - 6:00 pm Teen Rides Carpenter Park
11:00 am - Fireworks Taste of Horsham Food Tent Deep Meadow Park
11:00 am - Fireworks Sand Art / Sand Candles Deep Meadow Park
11:00 am - Fireworks Children's Rides Deep Meadow Park
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Old Fashioned Game (Crab Races) Deep Meadow Park
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Children's Clothesline Art Deep Meadow Park
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Petting Zoo Deep Meadow Park
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm DJ Carpenter Park Pavilion
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bingo (Jarrett Nature Center) Community Center
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm The Mango Men Main Stage
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Old Fashioned Game (Bean Bag Toss) Deep Meadow Park
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Walking Magician Calvin Tran Deep Meadow Park
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hockey Tournament (ages 12-14) Kohler Park Hockey
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Ronald McDonald Main Stage
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Old Fashioned Game (Wheelbarrel Races) Deep Meadow Park
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm "SWOOP" Eagles Mascot Deep Meadow Park
3:00 pm - Plop Horsham Hawks Cow Plop Bingo Carpenter Park
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Old Fashioned Game (Egg & Spoon Races) Deep Meadow Park
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm KVMS Jazz Bands Main Stage
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hockey Tournament (ages 15-18) Kohler Park
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm HHHS Jazz Bands Main Stage
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Old Fashioned Game (Three-Legged Race) Deep Meadow Park
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm TBA Main Stage
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Teen Games Deep Meadow Park
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Orlando Main Stage
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Horsham Idol Finalists (in between Orlando sets) Main Stage
8:15 pm Parachutist Tom Morrison Deep Meadow Park
9:00 pm Horsham Township Police Color Guard Deep Meadow Park
9:05 pm Singing of the National Anthem Deep Meadow Park
9:15 pm Fireworks

Horsham Day 2008 Sponsors

Horsham Township needs sponsors for Horsham Day 2008.

Ways a Business can participate in Horsham Day:

Village Tent:

The Village Tent is a showcase area for local businesses. More than 50 local businesses participate, taking advantage of the opportunity to promote their business and sell their products and services to nearly 10,000 community members at Horsham Day. These businesses range from home-based companies and non-profit organizations to local large businesses. For more information or questions please call the Greater Horsham/Willow Grove Chamber of Commerce at 215-657-2227. Please download and return this form for your spot in the Village Tent: Horsham Day Registration Form.

Taste of Horsham Food Tent:

The Food Tent offers attendees of Horsham Day with an incredible variety of meal options throughout the day. Several local restaurants set up shop under the Food Tent, bringing delicious meal options from 11am through the fireworks, allowing families to enjoy a bite at any time during the day, and even catching a quick bite to enjoy on the ride home. For more information or questions please call the Horsham Township Park & Recreation Department at (215) 643-3131. Please download and return this form for your spot in the Food Tent: Horsham Day Food Tent Reservation Form.

Non-Profit Groups:

Horsham Township offers spaces in the parking lot for non-profit groups to come out and participate in the day. We will give you a 10' x 10' space in the parking lot where you can set up a tent, tables and chairs. There is no cost to participate as a non-profit group through Horsham Township, but you will need to bring your own tent, table and chairs. To find out more about participating through the township please call Jamie Muller at 215-643-3131 ext. 268. Please download and return this form: Non-Profit Registration Form.

Sponsors:

If you would like to be a sponsor of Horsham Day please download the following information letter and sponsorship levels sheet. Any questions about being a sponsor should be directed to Jamie Muller at 215-643-3131 ext. 268. Please download and return this form: Contribution Information Form.

Ways a Resident can participate in Horsham Day:

Athletic Competitions:

Registration Form for all athletic events is at the bottom of this section.

Softball:
This tournament will be played in Deep Meadow and Carpenter Parks. All teams are to meet at the flagpole (in front of the snack stand) in Deep Meadow Park at 11:00 AM. Limit of 8 teams, all players being 15 years of age and older, tournament will be a round robin with a single elimination tournament to crown the Horsham Day Winner. There must be at least three females on each team and three females on the playing field during each game. NO WALK-UP'S

5K Run/Walk:
Held in Carpenter and Deep Meadow Parks. Check-in time is between 7:30 - 7:45 AM at the Carpenter Park Pavilion. The race will promptly start at 8:00 AM. This race will be held, rain or shine.

Basketball:
3 on 3 Tournament-For Girls, Boys, Men, Women from the ages of 10 years to 70 years. Must pre-register, NO WALK-UP'S!!!. Arrive at the Courts in Carpenter Park no later than 8:45 AM, the games will start at 9:00 AM.

Hockey:
This tournament will be played at the Kohler Park Hockey Court. For children between the ages of 12 to 17. Tournament will start at 1:00 PM. Safety equipment is required, NO WALK-UP'S, must pre-register.

Volleyball: To The Sports Area
This tournament will be played in Carpenter Park on the multipurpose field. This will be a novice 6 on 6 tournament. Teams can have a maximum of 10 players on their team and will be able to make 2 substitutions per game. Games will begin at 11:00am each team should arrive by 10:30am to check in and go over the rules NO WALK-UP'S, must pre-register.

For more information on any of the above events please call Horsham Township Parks and Recreation Department at 215-643-3131. The following is a downloadable registration sheet for all of the above athletic events:
Atheltic Registration Form.

Auto Show

The Horsham Day Auto Show will begin at 10:00 am and will run till 3:00pm when the awards will be given out. For cars to be judged they must be in by 11:30, judging will begin at 1:30 PM. Prizes will be awarded for: Best in Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, we will also give out six honorable mention prizes. If you would like to participate please download the following form: Car Show Flyer & Registration Form. If you have more questions please call Al Wipplinger between 4pm-7pm at 215-674-5329.

Volunteers:

Horsham Day is always in the need of more volunteers. If you would like to volunteer during the day for a couple of hours or if you would like to help out with a particular event please contact Jamie Muller at 215-643-3131 ext. 268 or at jmuller@horsham.org Please download and return this form: Volunteers Registration Form.

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