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After the day&#8217;s activities conclude at Legacy Ranch, participants are encouraged to head to Venus Park for the City of Edgewood&#8217;s fireworks show. The Top Shot Belt Buckle Awards will be presented on the <strong>main stage at 8:00 PM<\/strong>, just before the fireworks begin.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Date:\u00a0 July 4th, 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Location:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Legacy Ranch, 74 Barton Road, Edgewood NM, 87015<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Liability\/Minors:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All ages are welcome to enjoy the family-friendly festival activities. However, for those competing in the Sporting Clays or 3D Archery tournament, participants must be at least eight years old and capable of safely handling a firearm or bow. All competition participants are required to sign a liability waiver at check-in, and any participant under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n<h3>Sponsorship Details:<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re excited to announce the 1st Annual Liberty Day Festival at Legacy Ranch, a full-day, outdoor event in partnership with Legacy Ranch and the City of Edgewood. This Independence Day celebration will bring together families, veterans, outdoorsmen, churches, and local businesses for a day of competition, community, and connection.<\/p>\n<div>We\u2019re inviting you to be a sponsor for this landmark event, and we\u2019d love to showcase your business as a leader in supporting our local community.<\/div>\n<p><b>Sponsorship Tiers &amp; Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<div><b>TITLE SPONSOR \u2013 $2,500<\/b><br \/>\n\u25cf Prime logo placement on all flyers, banners, and event materials<br \/>\n\u25cf Shoutouts throughout the day and at the 8 PM Belt Buckle Awards<br \/>\n\u25cf Exclusive signage at the event entrance and main areas<br \/>\n\u25cf Booth space + premium table location<br \/>\n\u25cf Up to 8 competition slots (skeet\/archery)<\/div>\n<div>\u25cf Legacy Ranch social media shoutouts<\/div>\n<div>\u25cf Featured in pre\/post-event media and follow-ups<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>GOLD SPONSOR \u2013 $1,000<\/b><br \/>\n\u25cf Logo on flyers, banners, and website<br \/>\n\u25cf Shoutout from the main stage during the event<br \/>\n\u25cf Sponsorship signage at 1 skeet and 1 archery station<br \/>\n\u25cf Roadside signage along the event entrance<\/div>\n<div>\u25cf Legacy Ranch social media shoutouts<br \/>\n\u25cf Up to 6 competition slots<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>SILVER SPONSOR \u2013 $750<\/b><br \/>\n\u25cf Listed on shared sponsor banner and website<br \/>\n\u25cf Station signage (1 station of your choice)<br \/>\n\u25cf Roadside signage<\/div>\n<div>\u25cf Legacy Ranch social media shoutouts<br \/>\n\u25cf Up to 4 competition slots<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>BRONZE SPONSOR \u2013 $500<\/b><br \/>\n\u25cf Name\/logo on flyers and website<br \/>\n\u25cf Mention from stage during the event<br \/>\n\u25cf Optional booth (if space allows)<\/div>\n<div>\u25cf Legacy Ranch social media shoutouts<br \/>\n\u25cf Up to 2 competition slots<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Why Sponsor?<br \/>\n<\/b>This is more than a festival \u2014 it&#8217;s a chance to support a strong community through competition, camaraderie and fellowship! What we need more than anything is a sense of community and a common bond that is formed through getting out, having fun, and experiencing new opportunities.\u00a0<b>You can be part of that<\/b>, and your early sponsorship also means your logo and info will appear on our first round of printed flyers (high-quality cardstock, distributed throughout Edgewood, Albuquerque, Kirtland, and surrounding towns).<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blastandcast.org\/west-texas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/05\/4th-of-July-Sponsor_Commitment_Form.pdf\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a> to download the <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>4th of July Sponsor Commitment Form<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Registration:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Competitor Ticket Cost:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Team Registration<\/strong> <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> 4\/Pack for $316 (No team, no problem. Assignments will be made on the day of the event, if not already identified.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Individual Registration &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Men $100 | Women $90 | Youth $70<\/p>\n<p>No charge for family members who do not compete.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Parking Fee:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Legacy Ranch &#8211; <strong>$5.00\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Available Lodging:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choicehotels.com\/new-mexico\/edgewood\/comfort-inn-hotels\/nm222?gclid=Cj0KCQjwucDBBhDxARIsANqFdr2Sm0KGe93Vdyq9N1U3EorBgYLIc1ngsEjg1zmFcGb41DYf_VKx5CAaAmTyEALw_wcB\">COMFORT INN &amp; SUITES<\/a> &#8211; 8 Marietta Court, Edgewood, NM 87015\u00a0 (505) 281-7000<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Food\/Refreshments available for purchase:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>At the dance hall and food trucks. There will also be a beer tent at the fireworks location.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rules:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>No perfect people allowed.\u00a0 Comes as you are, no pretending.<\/li>\n<li>No alcohol at Legacy Ranch.<\/li>\n<li>Please watch for profanity.\u00a0 We want to keep the environment kid-friendly.<\/li>\n<li>Have a good time!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>What to bring?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>For All Attendees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A folding chair or blanket for relaxing during downtime or at the fireworks<\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen and hat (shade tents are limited)<\/li>\n<li>Water bottle (hydration stations available)<\/li>\n<li>Weather-appropriate clothing (layers recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Bible or journal (optional, for devotional or quiet time)<\/li>\n<li>Cash or card for food vendors and raffles<\/li>\n<li>Personal ID and confirmation email (for check-in)<\/li>\n<li>Snacks (if you are not purchasing from food trucks or catered items)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For 3-D Archery Participants:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personal Bow<\/li>\n<li>Arrows (Min 3-6 No Broadheads)<\/li>\n<li>Arm guard and finger tab\/release<\/li>\n<li>Closed-toe shoes<\/li>\n<li>Rangefinder<\/li>\n<li>Long pants<\/li>\n<li>Any specialty gear for the traditional division (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Sporting Clay Participants:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shotgun (12 or 20 gauge recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Ammunition (target loads only, ~4 boxes min. 100 shells)<\/li>\n<li>Eye and ear protection (required)<\/li>\n<li>Shell pouch or vest (optional but helpful)<\/li>\n<li>Closed-toe shoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Volunteers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work gloves (if assisting with setup\/breakdown)<\/li>\n<li>Walkie-talkie or phone with group chat access<\/li>\n<li>Notepad or shift assignment card<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable shoes for walking\/standing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Event Day Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>5:00 AM<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Early Bird volunteers arrive for setup<br \/>\n<strong>6:00 AM<\/strong> \u2013 Volunteer check-in<br \/>\n<strong>6:30 AM<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Participant check-in opens<br \/>\n<strong>7:45 AM<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Opening prayer &amp; safety briefing<br \/>\n<strong>8:00\u201311:00 AM<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Morning Heat (Sporting Clays &amp; 3D Archery)<br \/>\n<strong>11:00\u201312:00 PM<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Community lunch &amp; fellowship (Demonstration TBD)<br \/>\n<strong>12:00\u20133:00 PM<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Afternoon Heat (Sporting Clays &amp; 3D Archery)<br \/>\n<strong>3:00\u20135:00 PM<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Cleanup &amp; breakdown<br \/>\n<strong>8:00 PM<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Awards ceremony, Belt Buckle presentation at Venus Park, followed by fireworks!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and donors, click the link below. 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