Starke Spangled Splash Bash

07/06/2025

And THAT’S A WRAP!

A Huge Shout Out of appreciation to everyone who took time out of their lives to come out to the Bash! Also a Super-Sized THANK YOU for our amazing sponsors who stepped up:

- City of Starke
- Bradford County Tourist Development Council
- Bradford County Sheriff’s Office
- BK Law (Berheim Kelley)
- Capital City Bank
- Funtastic Fire Brigade
- Chase Brannan
- multiple other in-kind donations of time and materials.

But most importantly, thank you... the Bash Team, the BHS JROTC, everyone that kept the event safe, fun, and a pleasant time. We're already making plans for next year... our 5th Bash and our nation's 250th birthday!

07/05/2025

ATTENTION WARRIORS - The JROTC BHS Tornado BN is looking for some competition this afternoon at the Bash as Arrival BattleSports is setup and ready to rumble! Are you tough enough to take the Tornado?

07/05/2025

We want to give a huge shout out of appreciation to several VIPs who joined us in the Starke Splash Bash Parade Friday. Thank you Chase Brannan, our own 2025 Miss Agvocate USA Kaitlin Van Heusen and our new Bradford County resident and parade Grand Marshal Bobby Payne!

07/05/2025

Come on out… fireworks are less than an hour away!

07/04/2025

THE BASH IS ON! The Lightning Delay has been lifted and the Water Park is open!We've pushed the concert start to 5:45 pm so come on out and enjoy pizza, BBQ, cold treats and cool music from Faster Than Flash! We are also finishing up the fireworks for a 9:45 pm launch. Come on out!

07/04/2025

LIGHTNING ALERT.... The midway is CLOSED due to a lightning strike within 10 miles of the Fairgrounds. Everyone is urged to move to a covered building until the storm passes. We will announce when the water park is reopened.

07/04/2025

THE SPLASH BASH IS OPEN! After an awesome parade this morning, the Fairgrounds are open for everyone to enjoy. We are monitoring the weather but for now we are a GO for FUN!

07/02/2025

Plans for the July 4th are still a GO and are proud to have the Sheriff Gordon Smith and the Sheriff's Office, alongside the City of Starke and several great sponsors as part of this annual event, and we invite you to join us this weekend.

The Splash Bash Parade begins at 9 am on Friday along Colley Road, Laura Street and Church Street through downtown. A map of the route is included. The Fairgrounds open at noon with the food and entertainment area. The concert begins at 5 pm and there will be fireworks at 9:45 pm on Friday.

PLEASE NOTE - Bradford County Sheriff's Office - Emergency Management Division is working with Event Organizers and the National Weather Service regarding the expected thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. If there are changes, we will push out updates.

06/30/2025

We are carefully monitoring the weather for could be a rather wet July 4th - but right now the parade is still a GO - and we have a couple of spots left if you want to enter your golf cart, side by side, Jeep or float. Message us NOW to reserve a spot before they're all taken!

06/28/2025

Reminder that you do not want to miss Faster Than Flash starting at 5 pm on July 4th... followed by awesome fireworks around 9:45!!

BREAKING NEWS - We are excited to announce that Faster Than Flash will be headlining this year's Starke Splash Bash!

Taking the stage on Friday night July 4th at the Bradford Fairgrounds will be North Florida's Favorite Party Band! With Michelle on Vocals, Ted on Bass & Vocals, Rob on Guitar & Vocals, and Mike on Drums and Vocals, expect a great evening of Rock, Country, and Non-Stop Dance Music!

Right after the performance, we light up the skies with an amazing fireworks show, sponsored by the City of Starke and BK Law!

06/28/2025

We are excited to announce that our great friends the Ghostbusters of Middleburg will be part of the Bash again this year!! Make sure you come out for the parade and the Bash on July 4th!!