Town of Mounds Events

06/20/2026

Last post today... we promise. Whats the parking situation look like for the Mounds Ignite the Night?
♿ Handicap Parking
📍 Located across from the Storage Facility at the corner of Hwy 75 and 14th Street.
Please reserve these spaces for guests with valid handicap placards or plates.

📍 Overflow Parking – Empty Lot Across from the Police Department on 16th Street
⚠️ Please be mindful NOT to drive into neighboring backyards or private property.

📍 Overflow Parking – Mounds Public Schools Parking Lot
🏫 1603 Russell Ave, Mounds, OK

📍 Side Street Parking
Please be courteous and remember:
🚫 Do NOT block driveways
🚫 Do NOT block rights-of-way
🚫 Do NOT park in front of fire hydrants
🚫 Do NOT drive or park on residents' lawns
🚑 Do NOT impede emergency vehicles

🚓 Please obey all traffic laws and follow any directions given by event staff, police officers, or emergency personnel.

06/19/2026

🎆 MOUNDS IGNITE THE NIGHT – EVENT TIMELINE 🎆
Get ready for an evening packed with small-town fun, great music, contests, shopping, and fireworks! Bring your lawn chairs, your appetite, and your patriotic spirit! ❤️🤍💙

📢 PLEASE NOTE: Times are approximate and subject to change. Be sure to listen to our announcer throughout the evening for official event locations, contest instructions, schedule updates, and important announcements.

📍 Neely-Anderson Veterans Memorial Park
🗓 Friday, June 26, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
🎟 FREE Admission

🎸 6:00 PM – H***y Tonk Highway Takes the Stage
(Playing throughout the evening until fireworks!)
🛍 6:00 PM – Vendors Open
Shop nearly 20 local vendors featuring food, treats, handmade goods, and more!
🐴 Pony Rides Begin
🐂 Mechanical Bull Opens
🏰 Bounce House Opens
🌽 Co****le & Yard Games
🎯 Activities & Family Fun
✨ Event Booth Opens (Glow necklaces, hats, light-up goodies FOR SALE & more!)
🥇 6:30 PM – Family Fun Games
Water Balloon Toss • Sack Races
🌭 7:00 PM – Hot Dog Eating Contest
Think you have what it takes? Come cheer on our contestants!
🎩 7:20 PM – Pie the Mayor!
$1 per pie
💪 7:30 PM – Tug of War
Kids Division • Adults Division
🍉 8:00 PM – Watermelon Eating Contest
One of last year's biggest hits is back!
🛍 8:20 PM – Last Call for Vendors & Attractions
Take one last spin on the bull, grab a pony ride, and shop your favorite vendors!
💰 8:40 PM – LIVE AUCTION
Bid on a $500 GoBob's Gift Certificate good toward fencing, metal supplies, and more! Help support future Mounds community events while taking home an amazing prize.
🎤 8:50 PM – Closing Announcements
Sponsor Thank Yous • Volunteer Recognition • Fireworks Safety Information
🎆 9:00 PM – FIREWORKS FINALE!

🗺 Check out the event map below to get familiar with the layout, but remember that our announcer will have the most up-to-date information throughout the night!
We can't wait to celebrate with you, Mounds! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

06/15/2026

The signs are up and there’s only 11 more days until Mounds Ignite the Night!
Dolly says don’t let the old sign fool you!
We’re just practicing a little reduce, reuse, recycle while updating it for Mounds Ignite the Night. See y’all June 26 @ 6 pm! 🇺🇸✨

Who else is getting excited? Don't forget to sign up for the Watermelon and Hot Dog Eating Contest!

Watermelon: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHOsa3IyHaGcQZ5aAvvXxFE2vbPYuR5jwLFTUBfrlLBz80Lw/viewform?usp=header

Hot Dog: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPFHaTzf1R3E7difYgP0tKCaIDuE--Dt6J5Aoa63IVoT4veg/viewform?usp=header

06/11/2026

🍉 FUN WATERMELON FACT! 🍉

Did you know that watermelon is about 92% water? 💦

That makes it one of the most refreshing summertime treats around, perfect for cooling off during an Oklahoma summer! ☀️

Think you can handle a slice? 🍉😏

As of right now, we only have 4 participants so don't forget to sign up for the Mounds Ignite the Night Watermelon Eating Contest! Thanks to a generous watermelon donation from Advance America of Okmulgee, entry is FREE and winners in each age group will take home a gift basket!

Free Entry! Think you can devour a slice of watermelon faster than anyone else? Grab a seat and put your eating skills to the test at the Mounds Ignite the Night 4th of July Celebration! Contest Details: 🍉 Open to all ages (aged groups will be announced) 🍉 No hands unless instructed otherwise ...

06/09/2026

There's still time to sign up!
📍 Ignite the Night 4th Of July Festival - Friday, June 26 @ Neely-Anderson Veterans Memorial Park

🌭 HOT DOG EATING CONTEST🌭
As of today, we only have 7 brave competitors signed up. Surely there are a few more hungry folks out there ready to claim the title!
💵 Entry Fee: $5
📍 Pay at Mounds City Hall or the day of the event
🏆 Winner receives a $50 Amazon Gift Card and, of course, some serious bragging rights!
Plus... we kinda need to know how many hot dogs to cook. 😂🌭
Sign-up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPFHaTzf1R3E7difYgP0tKCaIDuE--Dt6J5Aoa63IVoT4veg/viewform?usp=header

🍉 WATERMELON EATING CONTEST 🍉
Back by popular demand after being a huge hit last year!
✅ FREE to enter thanks to a generous watermelon donation from Advance America Okmulgee!
🏆 Winners in each age group will receive a gift basket!
👧👦 Age groups will be announced soon.
Sign-up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHOsa3IyHaGcQZ5aAvvXxFE2vbPYuR5jwLFTUBfrlLBz80Lw/viewform?usp=header

Whether you're a competitive eater or just looking for some good old-fashioned small-town fun, sign up today and join us at the Mounds Ignite the Night 4th of July Celebration!

Comment below if you're signing up, or tag someone who needs to enter! 👇

Free Entry! Think you can devour a slice of watermelon faster than anyone else? Grab a seat and put your eating skills to the test at the Mounds Ignite the Night 4th of July Celebration! Contest Details: 🍉 Open to all ages (aged groups will be announced) 🍉 No hands unless instructed otherwise ...

06/08/2026

🎆 Only 18 more sleeps until fireworks! 🎆

What are you most excited for? 🇺🇸

We’d love to see our friends from neighboring towns come join the fun, too! Bring your lawn chairs, your patriotic spirit!

Who’s coming? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ 🎇🎉🇺🇸

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

GET EXCITED for an amazing line up of vendors, food trucks, artisans, and community businesses (make sure to give them a like or follow!) at this year's Mounds Ignite the Night 4th of July Celebration on Friday, June 26th 6:00pm at Neely-Anderson Veterans Memorial Park!

Come hungry, come ready to shop, and come ready to support local businesses!

🍋 The Bake Lab, LLC
Indulge your sweet tooth with mini pies, fried deep-dish cookies in rotating seasonal flavors, deep-dish brownies, jumbo cinnamon rolls, banana pudding cups, loaded caramel apples, dipped fruit, pound cake slices, brittle, and Lauryn's famous bottled lemonade.

🍧 Funtime Lemonade
Loaded Italian Ice, fresh lemonade, sweet tea, dirty sodas, gourmet popcorn flavors, treat toppers, and fun glow goodies for the kids!

🖋️Blissful Seal Notary & Signing Services
Learn more about local notary services and enter for a chance to win a raffle prize!

☕ Heavenly Hippie Cafe, LLC
Refreshing coffee, tea, lemonade, and energizing Lotus drinks to keep you going all evening long.

🍧 Tiki Cabana
Cool off with delicious snow cones in a variety of flavors!

🍿 Ma and Pa's Kettle Corn
Fresh kettle corn while supporting local athletes through their fundraiser efforts.

🍰 Cake Pops
Sweet, bite-sized treats perfect for enjoying while you stroll the festival.

🐴Mary Sue's Mobile Petting Zoo & Pony Rides LLC
Pony rides for the kids and family-friendly fun everyone will enjoy!

👕Howell & Co
T-Shirt Bar and browse laser-engraved gifts, handmade earrings, accessories, and unique sublimation creations.

✨P’s Permanent Jewelry
Beautiful permanent bracelets, necklaces, rings, and anklets crafted from sterling silver and 18k gold-filled jewelry, custom fit and welded on-site.

🥨Twisted Freedom
Gourmet chocolate-dipped pretzels and other irresistible handcrafted treats.

🏠 Leafguard Brand Gutters
Learn about home gutter solutions and water management systems designed to protect your investment.

🥤 Queen Creates
Creative custom tumblers and unique drinkware designs.

🍨 RolledAway
Fresh, made-to-order rolled ice cream prepared right before your eyes!

🌿 SoulShine Wellness
Small-batch herbal remedies, handcrafted teas, botanical serums, wellness products, and culinary creations made by a certified herbalist and chemist.

🛍️ Gracedupgoods
Boutique-style fashion, accessories, and fun finds.

📚 Whispers of Warpaint Book Bar
Blind Date with a Book bundles, handcrafted herbal tea blends, bookmarks, stickers, and other book-lover treasures.

🍭 Spin N Sugar
Watch fresh cotton candy spun live and enjoy fluffy sweet treats made on the spot!

🎶 Plus enjoy:
🎸 Live Music by H***yTonk Highway Band
🌭 Hot Dog Eating Contest
🍉 Watermelon Eating Contest
🍔 Grab a delicious bite from local favorite, Cafe 75 !
🐂 Mechanical Bull
🏰 Bounce House
💪 Tug of War
🌽 Co****le
🎯 Family Games
🎆 Fireworks Finale

❤️🤍💙 Be sure to visit our vendors, support local businesses, and make a night of it with family and friends. We can't wait to see everyone on June 26th!

06/04/2026

🚨🎆 FINAL VENDOR CALL – MOUNDS IGNITE THE NIGHT 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL 🎆🚨
Vendor registration is closing soon! Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqCgeLtXPcS6Zbasi4rfn1EhzEZsX9tyR99R-LmOI91Cid2Q/viewform?usp=header

📅 Vendor applications close June 12, 2026.

If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time to reserve your spot for one of Mounds' biggest community events of the year!

Friday, June 26, 2026
📍 Neely-Anderson Veterans Memorial Park – Mounds, OK
⏰ Vendor Setup Begins at 4:30 PM

Last year, over 250 people attended, and we're expecting an even bigger crowd this year for an evening of live music, food, shopping, games, contests, family fun, and fireworks!

❤️ We would especially love to welcome:
🎨 Local Artists & Artwork
🍞 Homemade Bread Bakers
🕯️ Handmade Crafts
🪵 Woodworking & Rustic Decor
🪴 Plants, Garden & Farm Vendors
🛍️ Home Goods & Gifts
🎯 Interactive Booths & Family Activities
📚 Community Organizations
🏢 Local Businesses & Service Providers

🚫 WE ARE CURRENTLY FULL FOR:
❄️ Snow Cones / Shaved Ice
🍋 Lemonade / Dirty Sodas
☕ Coffee & Tea Vendors
🥤 ALL Drink Vendors
🧁 Baked Goods & Specialty Treats
🥨 Pretzel Vendors
🌻 Boutique & Farmhouse Vendors
🥤 Tumblers & Custom Cups
👕 T-Shirt Bars & Sublimation Items
✨ Permanent Jewelry
🎨 Face Painting
🪴 Herbal Remedies

📋 Vendor Requirements:
• $25 Vendor Permit through Mounds City Hall
• Completed Vendor License Application
• Oklahoma Sales Tax Permit
• Proof of Liability Insurance

⚠️ SCAM WARNING ⚠️
The ONLY people handling vendor registration, applications, and payments for this event are Debbie Hallmark-Gamble and Catie Thomason.
If anyone else contacts you requesting payment, applications, or vendor information, please consider it a scam and do not send money.

📧 Questions?
[email protected]
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Help us make this year's Ignite the Night the best one yet! Share this post and tag your favorite local artisan, crafter, baker, maker, small business, or nonprofit! ❤️🤍💙

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at the Ignite the Night Fourth of July Festival! This community event will take place on Friday, June 26th at Neely-Anderson Veterans Memorial Park in Mounds, Oklahoma. We are excited to welcome a variety of vendors including food, retail, handmade goods...

05/21/2026

Who’s ready for a night full of small town fun, fireworks, food, games, music, and memories? ❤️🤍💙
📸: Share your favorite past Fourth of July photo in the comments!

👇 WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED FOR?! 👇

🌭 Hot Dog Eating Contest
🎶 Live Music
🎆 Fireworks
🛍️ Vendors & Shopping
🎯 Games & Activities
🍔 Festival Food
👨‍👩‍👧 Time with Family & Friends
🇺🇸 Dressing in Red, White & Blue

OR tell us what YOU hope to see at this year’s festival! 👀✨

📍 Neely-Anderson Veterans Memorial Park
📅 Friday, June 26th
⏰ 6:00pm