USA's Largest Small Town Independence Day Celebration: Ripley's 4th of July dates back to late 1800s.

All concerts, events, and activities are free to the public (excluding the carnival).

Schedule of Events:

5:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Carnival - $20 Wristbands

4:00 p.m - 4:45 p.m: Registration for Mullet Contest - $5 Entry Fee - Courthouse Lawn

5:00 p.m: Ripley's Top American Mullet Contest - Courthouse Lawn

5:30 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Registration for Watermelon Eating Contest - No Entry Fee - Courthouse Lawn

6:00 p.m: Watermelon Eating Contest - Courthouse Lawn

6:00 p.m: Class Act - RHS Alumni and Friends - Courthouse Lawn

“The Class Act” is becoming a tradition with the Fourth of July Celebration in Ripley. It serves as an all-class reunion for Ripley High graduates, spouses and friends.  It all begins at 6:00 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn. This is an all-class reunion for Ripley High School grads and friends.

6:00 p.m: Chris Perdue - Constellium Stage

8:00 p.m: Rewind the Walkman - Constellium Stage