Have A Blast Non-Profit 2026

Program is Full
The City of Republic will host the 30th Annual Have-A-Blast Patriotic Celebration on Friday, June 26th, 2026, at J.R. Martin Park in Republic (300 E. Hines Street) with an estimated 20,000 people expected to be in attendance.
The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and ends after the firework show at approximately 10:30 p.m. This year’s celebration will begin with a 1.5-hour performance by a local Country cover band, followed by 80’s & today rock covers for approximately 2 hours. The evening will conclude with a Firework display.

Note:

Non-Profit Vendor Information
•Non-Profit Vendors are encouraged to aim their booth toward “carnival-style” games and/or activities (duck pond, cake walk, face painting, etc.). A nominal fee could be charged for these games and/or activities to assist in fundraising efforts.
•Non-Profit Vendors have exclusive rights to sell novelty merchandise such as glow items, patriotic items, etc. Non-Profit Vendors may also sell food items, but other Non-Profit/Private Vendors may be selling the same items. We do not limit what type of novelty merchandise, glow items, food items, etc. that each vendor can sell at the event.
•Tables, chairs, water, and power to your booth are the responsibility of the vendor and NOT provided by the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.
•Generators must be located behind your booth and cannot be located on either side of your space as to not disturb the vendors located next to you.
•Non-Profit Vendor booth assignments will be drawn at random. No special requests will be considered.
•Vendors must have their booths set up by 5:30 p.m. and open by 6:00 p.m. All vehicles must be removed from the park by 5:30 p.m. Designated parking will be available for vendors. No vehicular traffic will be allowed into the vendor areas between 5:30 – 10:45 p.m. - no exceptions.
•Vendors will be emailed event information including booth number, site map, and a parking pass the week of June 15.
•The City of Republic is happy to provide local, non-profit organizations a discounted rate for booth space at Have-A-Blast to assist in their fundraising efforts to better our Republic community as a whole. To receive the discounted non-profit rate, proof of non-profit status is required. (501(c)(3) Certificate, IRS Letter of Non-Profit Tax-Exempt Status, Etc.)

Non-Profit Fees & Booth Information
• Booth Fee - Registration: $50.00 (15x15 Space)
• Non-Profit Vendors wishing to participate in the 30th Annual Have-A-Blast Patriotic Celebration must agree to these policies by signing this form and turning in a (501(c)(3) certificate, or an IRS letter of Non-Profit Tax Exempt Status.

Health Department Requirements
• Contact information for all vendors will be provided to the Springfield Greene-County Health Department prior to the event. Food vendors must comply with all Health Department requirements and fees, where applicable. An inspector will be on-site prior to the start time of the event to inspect all booths for compliance.

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Special Events
Program Subcategory -
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 2/23/2026 8:00 AM
Enrollment End Date 5/15/2026
Instructor(s) -
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum -
Maximum 11
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum -
Maximum -
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
Have A Blast Non-Profit (Appro -None-
-None-
$50.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
06/26/2026 Friday 6:00 PM 10:00 PM No location set