Annual July 3rd Family Picnic & Fireworks Show

 

JACKSON LIONS CLUB JULY 3RD, 2025 FAMILY PICNIC AND FIREWORKS SHOW

Aimee Baseball Field,
Detert Park, Jackson

Left -- The Jackson Lions Club is known for putting on a spectacular fireworks show on July 3rd, drawing folks from throughout the region. Photo courtesy of Todd Riebe.

Right -- The gunny sack race, watermelon-eating contest, the water balloon toss – all part of the free, family fun planned for this year’s Jackson Lions 3rd of July celebration. Photo courtesy of Todd Riebe.

 

(Jackson) The Jackson Lions Club is pleased to announce plans for the club’s annual Third of July traditional family picnic and spectacular fireworks show at Aimee Baseball Field, Detert Park, Jackson.

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, the Jackson Lions will welcome kids of all ages to Detert Park, Jackson, to celebrate Independence Day with family games, a soda/snack bar, other food vendors (Mother Lode Market, Jamba Juice and more) and a raffle for great prizes, all leading up to the spectacular fireworks show that the Lions Club is famous for providing to the community.

The snack bar and food vendors will open at 5 pm, with family games on the Aimee Baseball Field starting at 7:45 pm and the fireworks show beginning at dark, usually around 9:30 pm. Admission is free, and families should bring chairs or blankets for seating. The fireworks show will be launched from the Jackson Jr. High sports field (no members of the public are allowed there).

  • Plan to park at Argonaut High School (parking lot on Argonaut Lane) and catch the free Amador Transit shuttle to Detert Park at the corner of Argonaut Lane and Westview Drive. Shuttle hours: 4:10 – 11:00 pm.

  • IMPORTANT -- No illegal fireworks are allowed in Detert Park and violators will be reported to the Jackson Police Department. 

  • Sorry, no pop-up tents will be allowed in the parking lots for Aimee Field/Detert Park as that space is needed for parking. 

  • No outside vendors will be allowed to sell at the event unless specifically approved by the Jackson Lions. 

The Lions are also planning to hold their annual Safe and Sane fireworks sale 9 am – 9 pm, Friday, June 27 (opens at 1 pm) – Friday, July 4, near the Aimee Baseball Field at Detert Park in Jackson.

All proceeds from fireworks sales and donations will support the Jackson Lions scholarship funds and support to youth groups and many other local projects.

Shuttle Bus Schedule HERE !  

 

CONTACT: Jackson Lions Club July 3rd Co-Chair Todd Riebe
(209) 418-9071,  toddriebe@sbcglobal.net

 

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Welcome to the Jackson Lions Club

The Jackson Lions Club proudly welcomes you to our website! We have served the community and our world for many decades, and our tradition continues today.

Many people ask, "What is the Lions Club?", and here's the answer in a nutshell: We are a group of committed and dedicated business people from the greater Jackson, California area who share a common belief: that service to others is a high and worthy calling. And we share this view passionately with Lions Club members all over the world. Please visit our Why We Serve page for more information about how the Lions came to be, and other information about our organization.

Here is where you'll find the latest information on our Club's many events and efforts such as Dandelion Days and our 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular and more. You can find more detailed info on our events and activities on our "Our Programs" page.

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Inaguaral Rodeo Queen

Camille Sobon was crowned 2014 Jackson Lions Rodeo Queen during a ceremony held May 24 at Evalynn Bishop Hall in Ione, Calif.

"I am speechless right now," Sobon said after the ceremony. "It was such an honor to be named Jackson Lions Rodeo Queen. I have a lot of pride in Amador County as well as the other contestants I competed against today. I've worked really hard with my horse, and I gave it my all and I'm just thrilled with the results."

 

Judging the contest were Mary Robertson, Andrea Bonham and Steve Graham.

Sobon received a handmade saddle by Hoofs n' Boots Saddlery in Valley Springs, and a silver belt buckle from Montana Silversmith. The Jackson Lions Club would like to thank Les Schwab Tire Company for sponsoring the saddle, and other local business leaders Jeff Votaw, Beau Gillman, Kristi Roots, Anne Lintz, Josh Church and Robert Manassero for sponsoring the event.

"Rodeo is special because it shows the western lifestyle, which I think is really important," Sobon said. "It's all about being rural, being good to your neighbor, good to your family, honest."

Julianne Nevin was named First Runner Up. The Second Runner Up title went to Nalani Pacheco. Rielly May was named Princess. In addition to presiding over the rodeo and representing the Lions at other events, all four young women have agreed to serve as the rodeo's Media Committee under the guidance of Publicity Coordinator Gwen Clayton.

"I am looking forward to mentoring these bright, talented young women," Clayton said. "We will be promoting the event in local, regional and national media outlets, while learning the values of teamwork, leadership and community service."

The Inaugural Jackson Lions Club PRCA Rodeo will be held Sept. 13 and 14 at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Calif. In addition to the rodeo, the event will feature a classic car show and home expo. Sacramento's Chris Gardner Band will entertain the crowd Saturday night.

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