Wrangell’s Fourth of July would not be complete without fireworks, the logging show, boat races, parade and the talent show, which will not be complete without a stage full of acts.

“We want anything,” said Haley Reeves, who is organizing the show with Bonnie Ritchie, though Reeves added, “It has to be family friendly.”

Past years have attracted singing, dancing, juggling and musical acts, even short skits. “If you can act a scene of a movie, we want to see it,” she said.

“We try to keep them to around five to seven minutes, at the longest.”

The show is set to start no later than 7 p.m. Friday, July 3, at the Nolan Center, immediately after the coronation of Fourth of July royalty candidate Kalee Herman.

“If we don’t get people, we’ll come hunt you down,” Reeves said.

There will be a run-through a few days before the show, she said.

Anyone interested in performing — or looking for more information — can call Reeves at 406-262-4360 or Ritchie at 907-305-1211.

Herman will serve on a panel of community judges to determine who wins the cash prizes.

In addition to the talent show, the concentrated schedule of events is coming together for July 2-4, with the usual assortment of competition — including target shooting (July 2), boat races (July 3), wiener toss (July 3) and egg toss (July 4) — and a wide assortment of shows — including the dog show (July 2) and Chuck Oliver Logging Show (July 4).

Event organizers need to raise funds for any expenses and prizes — some have sponsors and some are looking for donations.

In addition to seeking donations from Wrangell businesses, the Art Clark and Tiny Tot Scrap Fish Derbies (July 3) are asking community members to shop at an Amazon wish list to help with prizes for the event for kids.

Though the main events are July 2-4, the calendar includes the annual Red, White and Blue Fair at the Nolan Center, with entries of crafts and other handmade items due at the center between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, June 26.

The entries will be on display the next day through the holiday. Prize ribbons will be awarded.

Fair entries could include woodwork, metal, glass, ceramic art and jewelry; all-natural art with rock, driftwood or bone; thread, yarn and rope art; knit, crochet, needlepoint, macrame, quilted items, handmade garments and beading pieces; oil or watercolor, pencil crayon art, photography; Indigenous and Alaskana art; flower arrangements; canned foods — and even poems, essays and stories (not more than 300 words).

The age categories are 4-8 years old, 9-13, 14-18, 18-45, 46-65 and over 65.

Entry forms are available at the chamber of commerce office at the Nolan Center and at the Sentinel office. For more information, text Joan Sargent at 907-305-0287 or e-mail jjsargent143@gmail.com.

And for people who want to run somewhere for the holiday, a new Tongass ToughMan challenge is scheduled for July 3. “Join us … as we introduce Dale’s Trail 40 Miler,” organizers announced in a Facebook post.

“This will be a dual-loop 40-miler that incorporates pavement, logging road, boardwalk and brushed trail for a scenic and challenging event. The start and finish will take place at Shoemaker Park.”

Organizers invite solo runners or two-, three- or four-person teams for the run.

Registration is free. Sign up at RunSignUp.com or register at the pre-race dinner at 5 p.m. July 2 at Shoemaker Park or contact Nicholas Howell for more information at tongasstoughman@gmail or call 907-305-0784.