The Old Fashioned
Sussex County 4th of July Celebration
"We're building more than an event — we're building a tradition."
—
Chad Cathell, Georgetown Speedway General Manager
Four Days of Celebration
Everything happening each day — schedule, live music, and admission, all in one place. Thursday and Sunday are FREE; Friday and Saturday tickets are on sale online below.
Carnival Preview Night
- Hours: 5:00–9:00 PM
- Soft opening! Full carnival midway by Reithoffer Shows
- Rides, midway games & classic carnival food
- Beat the holiday crowds
FREE — no ticket required.
Tractor Pull Day
- Atlantic Pro Pulling League Tractor Pull — presented by The Farmers Bank of Willards
- Antique Tractor Show (Fri–Sat)
- Full vendor midway & carnival
- 2:00 PM — Carnival & vendor midway gates open
- 5:00 PM — Tractor pull gates open
- 7:00 PM — Tractor pull starts
Coming for the music? Bring a chair!
- Adults 13–64$20
- Seniors 65+$15
- Children 7–12$10
- Kids 6 & underFREE
- Ages 7+$5
- Kids 6 & underFREE
Independence Day
Los Amigos Del Jefe 3:00 PM · Latin & classic rock
Mike Hines 5:00 PM · country & rock
- Adults 13–64$15
- Seniors 65+$10
- Children 7–12$10
- Kids 6 & underFREE
Grand Finale
🎟️ FREE admission — no ticket required.
Event Map
Know where to park and what's where before you arrive
Tap the map to open it full size. Look for VIP parking (closest to the carnival), handicap parking, first aid, and the event entrances & exits.
Vendor Information
A vendor at this year's celebration? Here's everything you need for a smooth arrival & setup
White Trailer at the Pit Gate Entrance (look for the Orange Star). Registration begins 9:00 AM Friday & Saturday.
Check in before you set up. Booth location & parking pass are assigned at registration.
Through the Tractor Pull Fri. and the Fireworks Sat. Sunday is optional.
Know Before You Go
Will there be shade or a place to cool off?
Can we tailgate?
Can we bring our own coolers?
Do we need to bring our own chairs?
Where can we buy carnival ride tickets?
What is VIP parking?
Getting There
Georgetown Speedway
22206 Speedway Rd
Georgetown, DE 19947
Just off US Route 113 (Dupont Blvd) at Speedway Road — easy to reach from anywhere on Delmarva.
For Our Local Heroes
★ A Community Fundraising Event ★This celebration is about more than fireworks. Proceeds from the 2026 celebration benefit two cornerstone organizations that serve Sussex County year-round.
Georgetown Fire Company
Station 77
Serving the Georgetown community
Georgetown EMS
Station 93
Serving the Georgetown community
Every ticket, every ride, every funnel cake supports the local heroes who answer the call every single day. ❤️
Our 2026 Sponsors
Proudly supporting Sussex County's celebration of America's 250th
Want to join these community partners? See the sponsorship levels and reserve your spot.
Thank You to Our Partners
Reithoffer Shows
Founded in 1896, Reithoffer Shows is one of the largest and most respected traveling carnival companies in the country — bringing thrill rides, family attractions, and traditional carnival favorites to Georgetown Speedway all four days.
The Farmers Bank of Willards
Proud presenting sponsor of the Atlantic Pro Pulling League Tractor Pull on Friday, July 3 — big horsepower backed by a big community partner.
Ad-Art Signs
The Official Sign Company of The 4th of July and Georgetown Speedway — the signage and banners you see across the grounds all weekend are crafted by this proud local partner.
Want your business celebrated here? Become a sponsor →
Be Part of Something Historic
Sponsorship, partnership, and vendor opportunities are still available for America's 250th.
Contact Chad Cathell — info@thegeorgetownspeedway.com