INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS – 2023

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   JUNE 30TH    

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• VALDESE: 2023 Independence Day will be held in conjunction with Valdese Summer Concert Series on June 30, 2023, 5:00pm-10:00pm. Each year the Town of Valdese celebrates Independence Day by holding an impressive fireworks display on the football field behind the Old Rock School. Regarded as one of the most impressive fireworks displays in the area, the Town of Valdese sponsors this celebration with a brilliant light display that bursts at a lower altitude which allows for a variety of swirls and explosions. Plenty of ooohs and ahhhs for everyone! LEARN MORE HERE

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   JULY 1ST  

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• BAKERSVILLE: You can set up anywhere in town and see them, but there will be a celebration at Gouge Elementry where they will be shot off prior to them being set off at dusk. LEARN MORE HERE

• HOT SPRINGS: Fireworks are planned for Saturday, July 1st, 2023 in downtown Hot Springs, NC. Our spectacular fireworks display happens after sunset.  Folks come early to enjoy the shops, restaurants and street vendors in town. New as of 2022: Due to the spa insurance policy NO ONE is allowed on spa property other than their guests. The Town of Hot Springs and local Fire Department join forces for the annual patriotic display which can be viewed from the historic downtown, or from romantic lookouts surrounding Hot Springs. LEARN MORE HERE

• BARNARDSVILLE: Big Ivy Community Center in Barnardsville. Traditional Parade and Fireworks show. Parade Starts at 12 noon, It goes from the Elementary School through town and all the way back to the Big Ivy Community Center. Food, Fun, Vendors, Music and Fellowship 12 noon to dark. Fireworks at Dark. LEARN MORE HERE

• CHEROKEE: The Cherokee Pow Wow is back, June 30th-July 2nd. Dancers from across the country come to Cherokee to compete in Traditional, Jingle, Grass, and Fancy Dancing styles. Don’t miss the Grand Entry each day, and the best fireworks display in western NC on July 1st. LEARN MORE HERE

• FLAT ROCK: Bring the whole family to celebrate July 4th on July 1st at Marked Tree. Carolina Ace BBQ will be here serving up scrumptious BBQ all day long. Treat the family to a delicious plate and your favorite Marked Tree wines! You won’t even have to clean the grill! Fireworks show in the evening. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling the vineyard at 828-513-3773. Walk-ins are welcomed as well! LEARN MORE HERE

• LAKE LURE BEACH: Join us for the Lake Lure Community INDEPENDENCE DAY Celebration taking place on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Lake Lure Beach! Food, music, entertainment, and fireworks! July 1st 6:30pm-9:30pm. LEARN MORE AND GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

• SPRUCE PINE: Town of Spruce Pine sponsored fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 1st at dark. Fireworks will be detonated from Riverside Park. The park will be closed to the public during the late afternoon and evening of July 1st to safely set up and detonate the fireworks. Anywhere in downtown would be a good place to see them. A favorite place is the 3 level grassed parking area near PineBridge, across from Crosstreet (Whitson Electric) Building. LEARN MORE HERE

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 JULY 2ND   

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• BURNSVILLE AT MOUNT MITCHELL GOLF CLUB: All day festivities, music, food and fun for the whole family. Time TBA. Evening fireworks open to all at dark. LEARN MORE HERE

• DOWNTOWN MARSHALL: Independence Celebration in Downtown Marshall. Parade at 5pm. Fireworks at Dark. LEARN MORE HERE
  

• SALUDA: Fireworks Fundraiser for the Saluda Volunteer Fire Department at Orchard Lake Campground on July 2nd at 9:00pm. They recommend getting there by 8:00 pm to park. Visitors are welcome to arrive before 7:00 pm and register for day passes at the campground office. Day passes are $8/person (ages 5 and under are free) and allow guests access to use all campground activities. Visitors arriving after 7:00 pm are not required to pay for a day pass. LEARN MORE HERE

• HENDERSONVILLE at Hendersonville Country Club: Fireworks will be shot off over the golf course on July 2nd at approximately 9:20pm. Even if you’re not a member of the country club, the fireworks will still be visible from the surrounding area.

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  JULY 3RD  

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• ASHEVILLE TOURISTS BASEBALL GAME: Asheville Tourists Baseball Game, with a Post-Game Fireworks Show Presented By Raumedic. Game begins at 6:05pm. Gates open at 5:00pm. Fireworks immediately following. Watch from your seat, or sit on the field (we recommend bringing a blanket to sit on if you intend to sit on the field). LEARN MORE HERE

• GROVE PARK INN: As part of their Independence Day Weekend festivities at The Grove Park Inn, they light up the sky with a fireworks display for their guests over the Seely Pavilion Lawn which is visible in the area, even if you’re not a guest of the hotel. The show begins at 9:30pm on July 3rd this year, and lasts for approximately 15 mins. LEARN MORE HERE

• LAKE JUNALUSKA: Lake Junaluska’s annual Independence Day Celebration features a weekend of family-friendly fun — from concerts to fireworks to floating wish lanterns. The event will be full of activities and plenty of time to soak up summer enjoying the lakeside swimming pool, a round of golf or mini golf, a cruise on the Cherokee IV pontoon boat or a canoe, kayak or paddleboard rental. Fireworks over the lake July 3rd at 9:30pm. LEARN MORE HERE

• WAYNESVILLE/LAKE JUNALUSKA: Fireworks on the Hill Fundraiser with the Big T Club of Tuscola High School. Food, Fun and a great view from the hill. Fireworks presented by Lake Junaluska. 564 Tuscola School Road, Waynesville. Gates open 5:00pm. $20 per car admission. LEARN MORE HERE

• LAKE LURE RUMBLING BALD RESORT: Independence Day Weekend Celebration begins July 1st at the Rumbling Bald Resort, and culminates in a fireworks display over the lake on the 3rd of July at 9:30pm. Only members and registered guests will be allowed on the property, and only those with a wristband will be allowed on the beach, but the fireworks will be visible from off the property. LEARN MORE HERE

• OLD FORT: New Classics Pro Rodeo on July 3rd with a fireworks show after the rodeo. Gates open at 5:30p, show starts at 7:30pm, with fireworks after that. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids 6-12 & free for 5 and under! LEARN MORE HERE

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  JULY 4TH   

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• BRYSON CITY: The fun begins at 8 am with the 31st Annual Bryson City Rotary Club Firecracker 5K, leaving from Riverfront Park downtown and traveling through the Deep Creek area and return. At 10 am the Festival opens. Everett Street will be closed for our favorite arts, crafts, food and music festival followed by a super fireworks show at 10 pm. Live music starts at 6pm. At 10pm, experience the best fireworks show in the Smokies! There are plenty of good viewing locations throughout town. LEARN MORE HERE

• BILTMORE: Biltmore shoots off fireworks at dark over the Inn for their overnight guests, but they can be seen by guests to the estate from Antler Hill Village.

• CANDLER @ Beaverdam Community Center. The celebration starts about 6pm or so with hot dogs, then at dusk with fireworks. 161 upper Beaverdam loop road candler nc 28715. Off Enka Lake Rd you take a right at the 4 way, then continue until you get to the stop sign and then take a right again and follow it all the way around until you go around a sharp curve and it will be on your immediate left!

• COLUMBUS: 10:00am-10:00pm: The Town of Columbus is celebrating its 60th Fourth of July Celebration on TUESDAY, July 4, 2023 in Stearns Park. Join the crowd for this family-oriented event. The day is filled with family fun, food, and entertainment, ending with spectacular fireworks. LEARN MORE HERE

• HENDERSONVILLE: A family-friendly celebration of our nation’s birthday, which includes a parade, inflatables, kid’s games, and activities, food trucks, and 2 stages featuring live music. The evening will be capped-off with a fireworks display that can be seen from either concert area (sponsored by the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority). 10:30am-11:00am: Parade down Main Street, Hendersonville. (PARADE INFO HERE), 5:00pm-9:00pm: 4th of July Concerts at the Hendersonville Welcome Center Parking Lot & Historic Courthouse Square. (CONCERT INFO HERE), 9:00pm-9:30pm: 4th of July Fireworks Display (FIREWORKS INFO HERE)

• WAYNESVILLE: Stars & Stripes Celebration & Parade. Join us in front of the Historic Courthouse for a day filled with patriotic fun and excitement, 11:00am-4:00pm. Bring the whole family and enjoy a children’s patriotic parade from 11-12pm. The little ones can decorate their bicycles, tricycles, scooters, strollers, and wagons in red, white, and blue, with some decorations provided by DWC. Patriotic dress and decorations are highly encouraged, so come dressed to impress! LEARN MORE HERE

• DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE: The Ingles Independence Day Celebration returns to Downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park on Tuesday, July 4 12:00pm-9:30pm. This event is produced by the Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) in partnership with the City of Asheville. The free event features The Ultimate Air Dogs, live music, local food and craft beverages, and a fireworks extravaganza to top off the day. LEARN MORE HERE

• ASHEVILLE: Gashes Creek Baptist Church starting at 4. Come and bring a friend. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served around 5 pm but we will save you one if you cant make it by then. Waterslides and water games for the kids so bring a change of clothes and a towel. Also, bring a lawn chair for the fireworks starting at 9:15pm. 308 Gashes Creek Rd, Asheville.

• TUXEDO: Rosco’s Marathon Station in Tuxedo (near Zirconia) … If you haven’t been, these are some of the best in the area, and well worth the short drive. They put on an amazing show every year, and shoot them off from the mountain behind the station, making them feel like they’re right above your head! It’s an all day party, so get there early and tailgate. Fireworks shot off at dark. LEARN MORE HERE

• ARDEN AT LAKE JULIAN: Come out early and enjoy all the park has to offer: disc golf, cornhole, playgrounds, fitness courses, horseshoes, and more on July 4th 12:00pm-10:00pm. Please note: Paddle boats will be available for rent. All boats must be off the water by 8pm. Uncovered picnic tables and grills are available on a first come basis. Pop-up canopies are allowed and must be secured with a minimum of 45 lbs. of weights. Everyone can fish in any public body of water in the state without a license on July 4. View Fireworks after dark. Only vehicles with valid handicap placards are allowed inside the park. Cars are not allowed in the park, parking will be available at Estes Elementary School or Kootnz Intermediate. LEARN MORE HERE

• WEAVERVILLE: Downtown Weaverville 4th of July Celebration. Musical performance by Caitlin Krisko and the Broadcast will begin at 7:30pm, followed by a fireworks show at 9:30pm. FREE ADMISSION! Come early to enjoy food and beverages from your favorite Main Street establishments! Local vendors will be located in the municipal parking lot near the clock tower beginning at 4pm. Contact your favorite establishment directly for any potential changes in hours. LEARN MORE HERE

• BREVARD: The community is invited to celebrate Independence Day with the annual Fireworks Extravaganza at Brevard College. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the impressive and jaw-dropping display of fireworks as they fill the night sky with color. After dark, the fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30pm. LEARN MORE HERE

• MARION: Independence Day Celebration on Main Street in Downtown Marion! The parade begins at 6:00pm. A special spot is reserved at the beginning of the parade for Anything That Rolls. Grand Marshals are McDowell County veterans. The street dance with Fox & Company begins at 7:00pm. Fireworks at 9:45 PM. LEARN MORE HERE

• LAKE JAMES: 4th of July Celebration Party, with fun, food, music and fireworks with Marion Lake Club at Lake James, NC. 
  Bring your own beverage & lawn chair. A meal will be provided for a $10 donation. Please RSVP by June 30th. LEARN MORE HERE

• BLACK MOUNTAIN: A fireworks display is scheduled for Tuesday, July 4th at dark. Join us downtown to catch the show and celebrate our independence! LEARN MORE HERE

• MAGGIE VALLEY: Backyard Fourth at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Gates will open at 6pm. Bring your Blanket, Chairs, Picnic Basket, Bubbles, Hula Hoops, Balls and Yard Games! Enjoy the great fireworks at dark! This is an alcohol free event. Maggie Valley Police Department will be serving BBQ plates for $10 each. LEARN MORE HERE

• SYLVA: Sylva’s ninth annual Fireworks Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m.on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the Bridge Park. The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the Carolina Soul Band to the stage for a performance from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. They are one of the southeast’s finest bands. They will perform classic hits, pop favorites, R&B, Motown, soul and beach music. Fireworks are organized by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and should begin at dark immediately after the concert, approximately 9:30 p.m. The fireworks are visible from various locations throughout downtown Sylva and the immediate surrounding areas. LEARN MORE HERE

• BLACK MOUNTAIN SUNSET FIREWORKS HIKE: Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center sunset fireworks hike to watch the Black Mountain Fireworks. This year, celebrate Independence Day with your family, friends, guests, and the Swannanoa Valley Museum on a 1.5-mile, moderate hike to the peak of Sunset Mountain. Here, Museum guests will enjoy an old-fashioned watermelon cutting, and then stay to watch the sun set and the fireworks explode over the town of Black Mountain. Over dinner, hike leaders will share the history and vintage photographs of this most historic place. Ages 10 and up. 7:00pm-11:00pm. LEARN MORE HERE

• BURNSVILLE: On the town of burnsville’s website, it’s showing that there will be music and fireworks on the 4th on the Town Square. It’s recommended by locals that the best place to park is at Roses and watch from parking lot. You can also see them from the Square, the library lawn, any of the shopping center parking lots, and pretty much anybody’s house in Burnsville. Fireworks at Dark. LEARN MORE HERE

• MARS HILL: July 4th Celebration at Athletic Street and Mars Hill Football Stadium (NEW LOCATION) from 4:00pm-9:00pm. Daytime activites include inflatables, trackless train, axe throwing, and carnival games. Food trucks and live music. Fireworks at dark. LEARN MORE HERE

• HORSESHOE: Annual 4th of July BBQ at The Horse Shoe Farm. 5:30pm-10:00pm. This year we’re teaming up with French Broad Cattle Farms & Birds Fly South Ale Project to bring you a pig pickin’, Horse Shoe Farm style! Spend an evening dining on southern-inspired fare and: Enjoying Birds Fly South Ale, Wine & specialty cocktails, Live music from Darren Nicholson, Lawn games, Bonfire & s’mores bar, & of course.. a FIREWORKS display and more! $85/pp pricing. Tickets for children ages 12 and under are offered at $40pp. If you’d like to reserve with children, please give us a call at 828-393-3034 x 3. LEARN MORE HERE

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  JULY 5TH   

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• CANTON: Annual July 4th Plus One Independence Day Celebration in Downtown Canton on July 5th at 6pm. Bring your chair and blanket! Fireworks, sponsored by Champion Credit Union, will start at dusk! The splash pad will be open, FREE kids inflatables, FREE Watermelon, and music. Food trucks will be available for food purchase. LEARN MORE HERE

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OTHER INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS

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• July 1st 8:00am-12:00pm – Independence Day Extravaganza at Mills River Farmers Market. All your favorite vendors and 4 hours of your favorite all time music, Patriotic, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and Real oldies. Schoolhouse Road.

• July 1st 9:00am-12:00pm – Make a Fireworks Bean Bag Toss Kids Workshop project at The Home Depot. While supplies last.

• July 1st 9:00am-1:00pm – Independence Day Fun at Curb Market Farmers Market in Hendersonville. HVL Fire Dept will bring their fire truck at 10:30am. Kids sack race at 11:00am. Enjoy a FREE watermelon slice! Music by Tom Brown One Man Band.

• July 1st 10am, 11am, & 11:30am – Kid Friendly Mini Make and Take Workshops at Board & Brush Asheville NC. $20 and 3 time slots to choose from! Make a summer or 4th of July project! LEARN MORE HERE

• July 1st 11:00am-12:00pm – Red, White, and Glow! Open House & Family Swim Event at Corpening Memorial YMCA. Bring your family and join us in the pool and Show you Glow! Our pool will be filled with glow sticks of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Swim, splash, and dive for glow sticks! There will be a small craft activity afterwards! FREE event open to members and non members! 348 Grace Corpening Drive, Marion NC.

• July 1st 11:00am-2:00pm – 4th of July BBQ Party at Carolina Ace Hardware in Hendersonville. Demos, expert lawn and garden help, and the latest in grills and outdoor power equipment for your backyard. We’re serving up hotdogs, Brunswick Stew and smoked pork! 

• July 1st 11:00am-3:00pm – Independence Party at Harley-Davidson of Asheville in Swannanoa. FREE lunch beginning at 11am. FREE homemade ice cream at 12pm. LIVE MUSIC with Contagious from 12-3pm. 50% OFF end-of-season Motorclothes. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 1st 1:00pm-6:00pm – WILD + FREE 4th of July celebration presented by Connestee Falls Realty at Brevard Lumber Arts District. Shop from WNC-based vendors, enjoy beverages served by UpCountry Brewing, live music, Local Harvester food truck, face painting, fairy hair… AND MORE! FREE! LEARN MORE HERE

• July 1st 2:00pm-10:00pm – July Block Party & Art Market at Continuum Art in Hendersonville. A multifaceted event with several moving parts, all for a great cause, with many food truck vendors and unique craftsman booths for you to browse and shop. But that’s not all – we also have an indoor concert and dance lesson to fundraise for Crossnore Communities for Children. You’ll be able to dance the night away with live performances from Russ Wilson and the Kings of Swing, as well as David Rodriguez and the Latin Hustle. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 1st 5:30pm-12:00am – Red, White, & Blue Parents Night Out at Hahn’s Gymnastics in Arden. Ages 3-12years. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 2nd 12:00pm-3:00pm – Summer Party at Bill Moore Community Park in Fletcher with The Gathering Church. Join us for a family-friendly, community event. Nothing says SUMMER like an outdoor party with inflatables, snow cones, face painting, a unicycling clown, yard games, cornhole tournament, and food trucks! ALL AGES WELCOME. We will also have a FREE raffle to win prizes. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 12:00am-11:59pm – July 4th is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. From 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., everyone in North Carolina can fish for free in any public body of water, including coastal waters, without having to purchase a fishing license or additional trout fishing privilege.

• July 4th All Day – Enjoy an original doughnut at Krispy Kreme when you wear red, white & blue. Limit 1 doughnut per guest. Available in shop only at participating US shops, while supplies last. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 7:00am – Independence Day 5K & Wicked Beer Mile at Carrier Park. Start your July 4th with a bang with this flat, family friendly course! Kiddos can join in on the fun with our Firecracker Loop. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 7:00am-9:30pm – Let Freedom Ring Independence Day Celebration in Montreat. Traditionally a homecoming holiday that brings extended Montreat families together from all over the country, the Fourth of July celebration at Montreat truly captures the essence of American life and has become a popular celebration for everyone in the area. Join us for a parade and a variety of fun events for the whole family! This year’s theme is Shining Stars of Public Service, and our 2023 parade marshals are Angie Murphy, Montreat Town Clerk, and John Casper, retired NASA astronaut. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 10:00am-2:00pm – 4th of July Celebration at Beech Community Center in Weaverville. 10:00am Annual Independence Day Parade (To participate, line up 9:30am on Roberts Cove) … 11:00am 4th of July Patriotic Program … 12:15pm Pot Luck Lunch … 1:00pm Field Games. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 10:00am-3:00pm – Stars & Stripes Celebration in Waynesville. Shops & restaurants will be open all day. Downtown Waynesville will have the traditional Kids Parade at 11:00am and conclude with a patriotic concert by the Haywood Community Band at 2:00pm. Registration for the parade begins at 10:00am. Kids are invited to the Court House lawn to decorate bicycles, roller skates, scooters, skateboards, wagons and strollers for the patriotic parade along Main Street that ends with an ice cream social at the First Baptist Church. Face painting, special characters, kids activities, live music and entertainment. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 10:00am-5:00pm – A special displaying for the public viewing of Steve Jarrell’s aircraft with it’s outstanding paint job dedicated to American Historical Heros at Western North Carolina Air Museum. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 12:00pm-3:00pm – July 4th Cookout at Harwood Home for Funerals & Cremation Services in Black Mountain. YES! We are back at it this year for our Annual July 4th Cookout! We invite you to come join our family for free barbecue, hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks on our lawn. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 1:00pm – FREE Hot Dogs and Ice Cream at 12 Baskets Cafe. Stay after at 1pm for a CPR training with the community paramedics!

• July 4th 2:00pm-4:00pm – Red, White, and Blues Ice Cream Social at Mountain Gateway Museum, Old Fort. Grab your spoons and join us for our annual ice cream social on July 4. Before the Old Fort July 4th parade, enjoy a free treat of ice cream (with toppings) or watermelon. You can also enjoy the tunes of Possum Creek as you wait for the parade. This event will take place from 2:00 till 4:00 or until supplies run out. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 2:00pm – Pendergast Family Partriot Pops Concert at Brevard Music Center. Celebrate Independence Day with Patriotic Pops at Brevard Music Center. Hear the Brevard Symphonic Winds joined by the Seraph Brass as they perform inspirational American music, traditional Sousa marches, and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture complete with the sounds of live cannon! LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 4:00pm – Town of Old Fort 4th of July Parade. The parade will travel down Catawba Ave and onto Main street. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 5:00pm-9:00pm – July 4th BBQ Celebration at The Monte Vista Hotel in Black Mountain. Celebrate the holiday on our front lawn with live music from Shaggy & Susie, BBQ, libations, and fun & games for the whole fam. Bring your lawn chairs and join the celebration. There is no price to attend the event, Food & Drinks will be available for purchase. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 5:30pm-9:00pm – New Classics Pro Rodeo on July 4th at 189 Catawba River Rd in Old Fort. Gates open at 5:30p, show starts at 7:30pm. THERE WILL NOT BE FIREWORKS ON THE 4TH. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids 6-12 & free for 5 and under! LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 6:00pm – Town Mountain 4th of July Cookout @ 185 King Street, Brevard NC. Town Mountain will be taking the stage at 6:00 and will finish in time for you to walk around the block to watch the fireworks. $25/Advanced, $30/Day of Show. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 6:30pm-10:00pm – Fireworks Viewing Party at Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain. The 4th falls on a Tuesday this year which means Team Trivia will be followed by fireworks! We will be open later so everyone can enjoy a pint while watching the fireworks from our parking lot or back of the building. Mac’s burgers will also be open that day from 4-9pm for your snacking needs! LEARN MORE HERE

• July 4th 8:00pm-10:00pm – July 4th Dinner in the Park at Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville. Enjoy dinner on the patio across from Pack Square Park, host to a day full of activities including live music on their stage from 4-9 pm followed by the annual Ingles Independence Day Celebration fireworks.The restaurant opens at 11 am to the public for lunch, dinner, and drinks, reserving the patio for ticketed diners only starting at 8 pm. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 5th 11:00am – Daniel’s First Fireworks Storytime at Barnes & Noble in Biltmore Park Town Square. This week in celebration of Independence Day we will be reading Daniel’s First Fireworks by Becky Friedman! Daniel and his little sister Margaretsee fireworks for the first time in this adorable kids book based on Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. After the story, stay for crafts and treats from our BN Cafe! LEARN MORE HERE

• July 8th 9:00am-12:00pm – First Annual Independence Day Ice Cream Social at Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market. 
  Hi, friends. It’s July. It’s hot outside. So we decided to do something about it. C’mon out Saturday, July 8th, for our First Annual Independence Day Ice Cream Social! We’ve got local scoops in all flavors, so grab a tidy cup, park it in the shade, and enjoy our live musicians. Scoops are $6/cup, and all proceeds go to market operations. LEARN MORE HERE

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PREVIOUS YEARS EVENTS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT RECUR THIS YEAR. WE ARE KEEPING AN EYE OUT FOR CONFIRMATION

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• BURNSVILLE: Toe River Campground. There will be a $5 per car charge for non-campers to enter the campground for the fireworks. LEARN MORE HERE

• FOREST CITY: Join the Forest City Owls for their July 4 fireworks show after the game. The Owls take on the High Point Thomasville HiToms! First pitch is at 7:05pm. The Town of Forest City is a sponsor. LEARN MORE HERE
  

• July 1st-4th Winchester Creek Farm Alpacas + Minis in Waynesville is all decorated for the holiday and offering farm tours. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 2nd 11:00am-10:00pm – Independence Day Celebration at Bold Rock Hard Cider in Mills River. Red, White, & Blue slushies, a gourmet hot dog menu, decor all around the taproom, and games all day long! LEARN MORE HERE

• July 2nd & 3rd – Dynamite Days at Emerald Village in Spruce Pine/Little Switzerland. Guided hikes to hidden mines, special sales, gem mining, special vendors, a special nighttime Blacklight mine tour on Saturday, and more. LEARN MORE HERE

• July 2nd, 3rd, & 4th 9:00am-5:00pm – Freedom Days at the Farm at Mtn Fresh Orchard in Hendersonville. Their bakery will be making apple cider donuts, fried apple pies, fried peach pies, apple fritters and more. They will have fresh picked peaches and berries as well as other fruits and vegetables. Take a train ride through the orchard on The Apple Express. Fun for all ages. LEARN MORE HERE

• All Day July 4th, and Every Monday & Tuesday Evening 4pm-7pm Throughout the Month of July – Jack the Dipper Ice Cream Parlors (they have locations in Asheville, Franklin, Waynesville and Sylva) will give any child (age 12 and under, accompanied by an adult) who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance a free small ice cream cone of their choice