Appleton Community 4th of July Picnic and Potluck
July 4 @ 1:00 pm
Appleton Community 4th of July Picnic and Potluck
Celebrating 250 Years of America and More Than a Century of Appleton Traditions
Join friends, family, neighbors, and descendants of Appleton’s early families for a day of food, games, history, and community at the historic Appleton Log Hall.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Appleton Log Hall Park
835 Appleton Road, Appleton, Washington
Potluck Picnic
Bring a favorite dish, dessert, or beverage to share.
Old-Fashioned Community Games
* Baseball game (all ages welcome)
* Cornhole
* Horseshoes
* Lawn games
* Possible face painting for kids (depending on interest)
Equipment will be provided.
A Place Worth Remembering
Built by community volunteers in 1912, the Appleton Log Hall served for decades as the social heart of the community. Families gathered here for dances, weddings, meetings, basketball games, and the annual Fourth of July picnic.
Many of our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents celebrated here. Some attended the nearby Appleton School. Others arrived by train at the old Appleton depot.
This gathering is an opportunity to reconnect with neighbors, share stories, meet new generations, and help keep a piece of local history alive.
Bring
✓ Family and friends
✓ A dish to share
✓ Old photos and stories of Appleton
✓ Baseball gloves if you have them
✓ Lawn chairs or picnic blankets
Help Us Revive the Tradition
Whether your family has been here for generations or you just arrived last year, you’re welcome.
Come spend Independence Day where Appleton has celebrated it for more than 100 years.
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Hosted by Community Volunteers and Friends of Appleton
