Livermore Street Dance

The Lions Club and Women's Club sponsor a Street Dance in downtown Livermore usually in mid July. It is an evening filled with live music and dancing.  There are area sponsored food booths, bouncing toys for the young set, and the evening ends in fireworks over the Green River.

 "Molly Troutman">

Annual Green River Day

This annual event typically occurs in early August and was created to call attention to the importance of the region's rivers and streams.  The Sierra Club Water Sentinels co-hosts the event with Tradewater/Lower Green River Watershed Watch and the city of Livermore.  This event brings together friends of the rivers including hunters, anglers, environmentalists, youths and anyone interested in the region's water quality.  Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and participate in the riverside activities, which include a fishing derby for the kids, a streamside hike, litter pickup with free T-shirts for all helpers, a canoe float and live music. 

"Plowin' Todd Cowan & Sodbusters"        "Attendees pitched in picking up litter along riverside"

       
              "Preparing to Canoe"                                          "Canoe Float"   

Thunder on the Green

Thunder on the Green, a Kentucky Drag Boat sanctioned event, attracts more than 5000 people each year. It is presented by The Kentucky Drag Boat Association, who can be contacted at (270) 273-5006 or you can check their Web Site at www.kdba.net where you can find all of their latest news.  This 2-day event is usually scheduled in August or around the Labor Day Weekend.

For additional 2009 photos, please click on following link:  KDBA Boat Races

"Lift A Wish"

This weight "power-lifting" competion is in its seventh annual season.  It is being held this year, on October 17, 2009.  The Bench Press Competition will be at the National Guard Armory on West Third Street in Livermore and is a non-profit event.  All proceeds go to "McLean County Christmas for Kids".  The entry fee per division is $25.00  The Divisions consist of the following: 

Men's Open Division (shirted)

Men's Open Division (un-shirted ~ "Raw")

Mens Master's Division (Age 40 to Age 50)

Teenage Division (Up to 19 years of age)

Men's Grand Masters Division (Age 50 & over)

Women's Division

Special Athlete Division

Strongman ~ "Squat til-ya drop"

Awards: 1st through 3rd place in each division (Men's Division - each weight class) Admission is $1.00 per person.  Food by: Steve Turner's Relay for Life Team.  If you have any questions, please contact Todd or Beth Elliott at (270) 278-4339.   

           Todd & Beth Elliott                                              "The Lift"

          Winners' Awards                                                  Trophies & Swords

Livermore Riverfest 

This annual event is held on the banks of the Green River typically scheduled mid-October.  The Riverfest has Silent Auctions, Inflatable Bouncy Toys, Car Exhibits, Food Booths, Chili Cook-off and much more.  There is a Car Show focusing on Classes of 40s & Older, 50s & 60s, 70s & 80s, 90s & Newer, Trucks and Mustangs.  Pre-registration entry fee is $10.00 and Day-of-Event Registration entry fee is $15;   trophies are awarded to winners of each class.  To pre-register for the Car Show, please e-mail Andrea Shelton at Livermore City Hall at:

andrea.shelton@bellsouth.net

There also is a Bike Show with Registration entry fees of $10 and trophies are awarded as well. 

   "Mayor's Choice 2007"                                                 "Mayor's Choice 2008" 

 

2009-3rd Annual Livermore Riverfest Picture Album One (Ann Renfrow)

2009-3rd Annual Livermore Riverfest Picture Album Two (David Martin)

2009-3rd Annual Livermore Riverfest Picture Album Three (David Martin)

 

2008-2nd Annual Livermore Riverfest Picture Album  (Ann Renfrow)

2008-2nd Annual Livermore Riverfest Picture Album Two (Cindy Hughes)

2008-2nd Annual Livermore Riverfest Picture Album Three (Cindy Hughes)

2007-1st Annual Livermore Riverfest Picture Album (Ann Renfrow)

Halloween Havoc

Every year on October 31st, the City of Livermore has a Halloween party for the children of Livermore, typically from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, right at Livermore City Hall.  

There is a costume parade where prizes will be given out to the participants and winners.  Many Community-sponsored booths provide much fun for all involved and while you won't find any tricks at this party, there are lots of treats for the children. There are games to be played, pumpkins to be carved and bouncy toys to play on.

All children must be accompanied by an adult and admission is free.  The City only asks for a canned good donation which will go towards Christmas for Kids. 

2009 Photos

"Argh!  Our local Pirate"                    "Lil Country Gal"                    Werewolf & Witch visiting!"

For more 2009 Halloween Havoc photos, please click on link below:   

                                     Halloween Havoc Photo Album (2009) - (Ann Renfrow)

 "Superman flew in for the party!" (2008)

"Bill & Hillary Clinton attended this annual event!" (2008)

Veteran's Day Celebration              

Every year the City of Livermore honors our veterans with the Veterans Day Celebration, during which we honor those who have fought for our freedom. Festivities include guest speakers, music and a potluck dinner followed by a parade.

"Livermore Fire Truck"                                                   "The ROTC"

"McLean County High School Marching Band"          "Elementary School Children"                    

                       For additional photos, please click on link below:

Veterans Day 2009 -  (Ann Renfrow)

Below: "Veterans Day 2006"

Community Praise Sing

Annually, there is a Thanksgiving Service the Sunday evening before the Thanksgiving holiday.  It is sponsored by one of the City's local Churches each year and several of Livermore's Church Communities feature musical presentations.  After which, the Church sponsoring the event provides food and beverages.  Beautiful music emanates from City Hall that night and the evening provides much fun and relaxation.

"Praise Sing 2009"

        "Livermore General Baptist Church"                      "Livermore Christ Gospel Church"

              "Livermore Baptist Church"                   "Livermore United Methodist Church"

                                                                            Rev. David Combs & Josh Rickard               

"St. Charles Catholic Church"

 See Additional 2009 "Praise Sing" photos by clicking on link below:Praise Sing 2009 - (Marsha Logsdon) 

(Below photos are from Praise Sing 2008)

            "Livermore Baptist Church"                                "Livermore Christ Gospel Church"

        "St. Charles Catholic Church"                         "United Methodist Church-Children's Choir"

                                          "Livermore General Baptist Church"

Santa's Workshop

Santa's Workshop is an annual event sponsored by the McLean County Homemakers. The Workshop is located at City Hall and provides a safe environment for the youth of our Community where they can select and purchase, for a minimal amount, Christmas gifts for their families.  These gifts can also be wrapped right at the Workshop, either by Santa's helpers or by the children themselves. 

Christmas for Kids 

This annual event is typically held the second Saturday of December and is sponsored by a variety of McLean County organizations, including the Family Resource and Youth Service Center (and all its subsidiaries) and the Ministerial Association.  Christmas for Kids, which is in its 13th year, is a spin off of the county's previous holiday help efforts, such as Toys for Tots.

Parents who cannot afford to provide gifts and a Christmas meal to their families can come to Livermore City Hall during Christmas for Kids to do their holiday "shopping" - there are booths set up with gifts appropriate to all age groups from birth to 19 years.  Each participant also gets the requirements for a special holiday meal and there are also booths for stocking stuffers and booths to wrap gifts.  All items are completely free.

Event organizer Susie Vandiver explains that the event serves 200 to 250 families (about 500 children) each year.  She states that this is a collaborative effort and she is grateful for the community's assistance with this event.  Most booths are arranged by age group.  There is also usually a booth for books and one for games, as well as a table with winter wear, such as gloves, mittens and hats.  The participating organizations collect donations all year and when the holiday season hits, volunteers go shopping for gifts for each age group.  

High-school age volunteers help families visit booths to choose items and cart the items out to the participating families' cars.  Families can pre-register to attend Christmas for Kids or they can register on the day of the event.  Pre-registration locations include:

Parents are asked not to bring children to the event so that the gifts will be a surprise when opened on Christmas morning.  For more information about Christmas for Kids, to volunteer or to pre-register, contact Susie Vandiver at the Family Resource Center at 278-273-0065.

Lighted Christmas Parade

The Lighted Christmas Parade has been a big event for Livermore since 1989.  It is a free event and there is no registration fee for any entries in the parade.  The only requirement is that the entry be lighted.  The entries are judged, and awards include a 1^st prize of $300, a 2^nd prize of $200 and a 3^rd prize of $100.  You may contact Livermore City Hall to advise of your planned entry at 278-2113. 

2009 Christmas Parade Picture Album

2009 1st place winner>  Tammy' Learning Center

       
             2009 2nd place Winner                                         2009 3rd place Winner          

       Knobbs Church of God of Prophcy                     Livermore Generl Baptist Church

2008 Christmas Parade Picture Album 

                           "Neighborhood Florist & Crafts"

                                      2008 1st Place Winner>

                              "Knobb Creek Church of God"

                                    2008 2nd Place Winner>

                                 "Tammy's Learning Center"

                                      2008 3rd Place Winner>

 Events for

March

Come check out the Library - many new books to select!  Click on the Library tab above to view the new titles.

3/04 - Youth Committee Group- meeting at City Hall 6:00 pm