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July 3 - 5, 2026

Celebrate Independence Day weekend in Watervliet with parades, live music, fireworks, family activities, SuperCross, pancake breakfasts, and special America 250 events, July 3–5 throughout town.

Event Highlights

Duck Race

Live Music by The All Niters

America 250 Time Capsule Events

Fireworks Display Show

Stars, Stripes & Dirt Bikes SuperCross

Grand Parade

Event & Visitor Information

Parking

Public Parking is availabe around town and at various event locations


Restrooms

Available at all major event locations


Food & Drink

Enjoy pancake breakfasts, carnival food, food trucks and vendors, steak fry, local restaurants, and more!

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Our Sponsors

The Watervliet Independence Day Festival would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Your contributions help bring our community together for a weekend filled with parades, fireworks, family activities, live music, local traditions, and hometown pride.

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Because of your support, Watervliet is able to continue creating events that welcome residents, visitors, families, businesses, and neighbors to gather and celebrate. Thank you for investing in our community and helping make this year’s festival something special.

The Young Family
The Tatter Family
WHL Construction
Anonymous Donor

United Federal Credit Union
Noach Construction
Orchard Hill
Thrivent Bank
Mr. Clean's Cleaning and Restoration
Coloma KOA
Laura & Vick Kinzler

The Mitten Insurance
The Green Door
Next Level Construction

Watervliet's Independence Day Festival

Celebrate Independence Day weekend in Watervliet with parades, live music, fireworks, family activities, SuperCross, pancake breakfasts, and special America 250 events, July 3–5 throughout town.

Watervliet, MI

Make it a Day in Waterlviet

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Grab a Local Bite

Shop & Discover

Get Outside

Stay for the Fun

Let's Celebrate!

Be a part of the Celebration!

Sponsorship Form

Contact Information

Donation Information

Type of Donation

Monetary Sponsorship Tier Program


Gold Sponsor | $1,000+

Premium signage placement, including recognition at the main stage, plus top-tier sponsor recognition throughout the event.


Blue Sponsor | $500

Business name prominently displayed on event signage, with sponsor recognition during festival events.


Red Sponsor | $250

Business name displayed on event signage as a festival sponsor.

Please select your Sponsorship Tier or enter another amount
$250
$500
$1,000

Thank you for supporting the Watervliet Independence Day Festival! Your sponsorship helps make this community celebration possible and allows us to continue bringing families, visitors, businesses, and neighbors together for a weekend full of hometown pride. Once your form is submitted, a member of the Watervliet Business Association will follow up with any needed details.

Join Us

See our Sponship and Vendor forms here. Visit our Resources page for volunteer and other ways to get involved.

Vendor Application

Contact Person On-Site Information

Business Information

Electricity Needs

Please select the option based on your needs
Non-Profit Vendor (No Electricity) | $25
Craft Sales | $30
Non-Profit Vendor (With Electricity) | $50
Food Vendors (No electricity/water) | $100
Food Vendors (With Electricity/Water) | $150

Full amount is to be paid with application submission.

Please enter the price corresponding with your electricity choice.
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Food vendors, please note:

We have multiple locations where we will be assigning spots based on your setup needs. Unless prior arrangements are made, once you are assigned a spot, you are expected to stay there until the end of Festival Day on July 4. It is also expected that you will remain open during festival activity times.

Food vendors must supply a certificate of insurance, along with a valid certificate from the health department, when payment is made to reserve space.

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