North Vernon City parks staff lays out Fourth of July schedule, vendors and music

Bailey, the parks program lead, told the North Vernon City Parks Board the Fourth of July tournament schedule will run games Friday and Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m., with Friday play expected to wrap around 8 p.m. and Saturday potentially lasting later because of extra teams. She said rainout makeup slots are scheduled through Monday and Tuesday that week to preserve the tournament schedule.

Bailey said live music is booked for the holiday: "Kyle Pearl from 4 to 6 and then Lonely and Static from 7:30 to 10." She said most food vendors have not yet confirmed how many days they will be on site and asked whether a vendor who typically set up on the grass could be placed nearer the quadplex on Friday to improve visibility for a day of mainly games.

On logistics, Bailey said she had a quote of $750 for five portable restrooms and one washing station, with one unit designated for vendors and the remainder for participants. She reported a performer known as Sugar Strands "is willing to come down to $100 an hour," which would total $700 for a seven-hour appearance; Bailey recommended buying giveaway items separately rather than relying on the performer to distribute them.

Board members raised minor placement and set‑up concerns — parking, vendor spacing and who will manage giveaways — and agreed Bailey should finalize placements and outreach. Several members encouraged keeping vendor fees modest to attract sellers. Bailey said she will continue organizing logistics and reach out to maintenance and city channels as needed.

The board did not take a formal vote on these logistical items during the recorded segments; staff said they would confirm details and report back.