End of Summer Bash

Description

Hosted by Statesville Recreation & Parks and Village Intervention Partnership (VIP), the End of Summer Bash is a free community celebration held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It brings families together for a day of fun, support, and back-to-school readiness.

Students will receive free backpacks filled with school supplies, and community partners will be on-site offering clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and other helpful resources. The Statesville Police and Fire Departments will be grilling free hot dogs, and the event also features music, kids’ activities, games, and more.

Whether you're looking to give back, volunteer, or simply enjoy a great day with your neighbors, the End of Summer Bash is all about lifting up our community and setting students up for success. Vendors and community partners are encouraged to share free resources, giveaways, and helpful information to support families as they prepare for the new school year.

📅 Saturday, August 2, 2025

📍 Harris Park

🕙 11a-2p

🤝 Interested in becoming part of this amazing event and help us provide school supplies to those in need? Please complete the contact us form below to become a vendor!

🎒 END OF SUMMER BASH: SUPPLY DRIVE 🎒

🗓️ COLLECTION DATES: June 2 – July 18, 2025

Let’s come together to make back-to-school season brighter for our local students! The End of Summer Bash is just around the corner—a fun-filled event where kids will receive FREE backpacks and essential school supplies to start the new year with confidence.

But we can’t do it without YOU, Statesville!

We’re calling on the community to help make this event a success by donating new school supplies during our Supply Drive, running from June 2 to July 18, 2025. Your support ensures that every student leaves prepared and excited for the school year ahead.

DOWNLOAD the full list of the most requested school supplies here.

📚 SUPPLIES NEEDED:

Washable Markers	No. 2 Pencils	Scissors
Dry Erase Markers	Pens	Pencil Sharpeners
Highlighters	Erasers	Sticky Notes & Index Cards
3 Ring Binders	Crayons	Kleenex & Paper Towels
Loose Leaf Paper	Colored Pencils	Clorox Wipes
Wide Ruled Notebooks	Pencil Box / Pouch	Hand Sanitizer
Folders & Dividers	Glue Sticks	Wired Ear Buds

📍 DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

You can drop off your donations at any of the following convenient locations around Statesville:

Statesville City Hall (227 S Center St)	Customer Service Center (301 S Center St)	Bentley Community Center (1410 3rd St)
Statesville Civic Center (300 S Center St)	Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (1875 Simonton Rd)	Statesville Police Department (330 S Tradd St)
Statesville Fire Station 1 (822 Fifth Street)	Statesville Fire Station 2 (110 Security Dr)	Statesville Fire Station 3 (779 Eastside Dr)
Statesville Fire Station 4 (115 Martin Ln)

💛 Help Us Make a Difference

Every donated item brings a smile and eases the burden for families in our community. Whether it’s a box of pencils or a stack of notebooks, your gift matters. Together, let’s pack the Bash with positivity, support, and plenty of school spirit. Thank you for showing up for our students!

Learn more about the End of Summer Bash here.