Back to School Bash

Charlestown's annual Back to School Bash will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Family Activities Park. The Family Activities Park will be open for families all day to enjoy for free!

This annual event provides 250 backpacks and school supplies for Charlestown students. Vendors representing local businesses, non-profits, churches, community groups, and more will be on hand to distribute school supplies.

No pre-registration required but those receiving a backpack must show a proof of residence (driver's license, utility bill) or proof of attending a Charlestown school. One backpack per student while supplies last.

2026 Supply Sponsors:

CH Landscaping & Gardening

Charlestown Ensembles

Charlestown Fire Department

Charlestown First Methodist Church

Charlestown Marching Band of Pirates

Charlestown Senior Citizens

Charlestown Township Trustee

Clark County REMC

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana

KORT Physical Therapy

Lifewise Greater Clark County

Mayor Treva Hodges

NWSB

Outward Bound Support Services

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church

Pleasant Ridge Neighborhood Association

Seventh-day Adventist Church

The Rock Family Worship Center

The Shirt Lady

Tunnel Mill Tigers

Sponsors are still needed - Fill out our Vendor Application or contact us at ParksAssistant@CityofCharlestown.com to see how you can help!