Date: July 3 - 4, 2015
NC City: LAKE LURE
Event: 4th of July Celebration at Lake Lure July 3 offers a Beach Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast. Then on the 4th enjoy a day and evening of family fun and activities from 8 Am until 10 PM. The Boardwalk Arts and Crafts Sale includes the works of local artists and crafters displaying along the Lake Lure boardwalk near the members' marina. There will also be a Kids Zone at the Beach, Fire truck rides and temporary tattoos, Bingo at the Pavilion and a golf cart parade. The Beach Cookout, Tiki Bar at the Cabana and Ice Cream at the Cabana all open at 11 AM. Take a fireworks cruise or stay on land and watch the Color Guard and Fireworks display. The remarkable display over Lake Lure is considered one of the most spectacular anywhere in the mountains.
Date: July 3-4, 2015
NC City: WEST JEFFERSON
Event: Christmas in July Festival One of the best, old fashioned summer festivals in the South drawing thousands to historic downtown West Jefferson each July. Christmas in July is a free-admission event featuring the very best in traditional mountain music and handmade arts and crafts throughout the region while celebrating the farm-grown Christmas Tree industry Ashe County is known for. The Festival begins on Friday night with live music and venders and continues on Saturday form 9 AM - 7 PM with great food, live music, children's activities, civil war re-inactments and the Farmers' Market.
Date: July 3 - 5, 2015
NC City: CHEROKEE
Events: 40th Annual Cherokee Pow Wow A three-day festival of authentic drum, song and dance competitions and spiritual traditions. . Hundreds of world-champion dancers will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes at the Acquoni Expo Center. Watch the explosion of color and motion in the arena with the Traditional, Fancy Shawl, Grass, Two Step and Jingle dance competitions.
Date: July 3 - 5, 2015
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: NOC’s Sizzlin’ 4th of July Celebrate an all-American 4th of July at the Nantahala River with rafting, kayaking, zip-lines, mountain biking, family activities and free live music. The event includes the Outfitter's Store Sales: 20 - 30% off select 2015 apparel and equipment.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: BOONE
Event: Boone 4th of July Parade and Celebration The Annual downtown Boone 4th of July Parade begins at 11 AM on Kings Street. Following the parade, join the Mayor of Boone for refreshments at the Jones House Community Center located in the heart of downtown Boone. The evening festivities at Clawson/Burnley Park off of Hunting Hills Lane start at 7:00 PM with live music and fireworks by Zambelli begin at 9:30 PM.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event: Independence Day Festival Free events all day in downtown Blowing Rock including the Main Street Parade, live music, a horseshoe tournament with cash prizes, watermelon eating contest, face painting, cloggers, a sing-along, bluegrass concert and more. The day concludes with a fireworks display at the Blowing Rock Country Club at 9:30 PM.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Events: Freedom Fest Enjoy an old-fashioned street festival in charming downtown Bryson City. This annual Fourth of July celebration begins with the Rotary Club Firecracker 5K and continues with local artisans and crafters, a full day of local entertainment, festival foods, and fun events including a Watermelon Eating Contest, and a Hula Hoop-off. Explore Kids' Street where you'll find a bouncy house and more. From 6-9 PM there will be more music and kids games at Riverfront Park.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: CHEROKEE
Events: July 4th Fireworks Annual Fireworks Display. The POW WOW will be going on during the Fireworks, and there is an admission price to partake in the POW WOW, but the fireworks display is free to the public if watched fireworks from the parking lot. The display is held at the Acquoni Expo Center (Old Cherokee High School) in downtown Cherokee.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: SYLVA
Events: 4th of July Fireworks and Concert Enjoy a fireworks display in Sunrise Park visible throughout downtown Sylva along with two FREE concerts at Bridge ParkL from 4 PM to 6 PM by Darren Nicholson with special guest David Holt and Friends; Soul/funk/rhythm and blues band, The Business, will perform from 6:30-9:30 PM. Heinzelmannchen Brewery will be open normal hours 11 AM - 9 PM for Pints, Flights, Floats and Fills. Fireworks begin at dark.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: FONTANA DAM
Events: Independence Day Celebration at Fontana Village Resort Locals, visitors and guests of the resort are all welcome to enjoy an evening filled with patriotic fun. The Fourth of July festivities, which are part of a multi-day celebration, will include relay and field games, a watermelon-eating contest, cornhole competition, beach volleyball, face-painting, a cookout and more. The Chillbillies will perform before and after the fireworks.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Ingles 4th of July Celebration in Pack Square Enjoy live music from some of Asheville's most popular bands along with a variety of family activities. The event begins at 2 PM with the Ultimate Air Dogs and live music at 4 PM and concludes with an amazing fireworks display from 9:30 PM to 10 PM.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: BLOWING ROCK
Event: Fireworks Extravaganza at Tweetsie Railroad The Park stays open until 9 PM for one of the most popular annual events in the High Country. Enjoy all the usual Tweetsie fun and a fireworks extravaganza under the stars after the Park closes. An optional dinner and fireworks at the Hacienda is available including a special chick and BBQ buffet with all the Trimmings.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: FRANKLIIN
Event: 4th of July Parade, Celebration and Fireworks The celebration begins at 10 AM with the annual parade in historic downtown Franklin and continues at Macon County Recreational Park with food, fun and a cornhole tournament. A fireworks display begins at dark, ending the day with a bang.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: Freedom Train - The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Celebrate Independence Day on the Freedom Train at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Ride the Fireworks Freedom Train and view one of the largest and most spectacular fireworks displays in Western North Carolina. The train departs at 8 PM, but you can arrive early to enjoy live music, local crafts and the downtown Freedom Fest.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: RUTHERFORDTON
Event: Freedom Fest 4th of July Celebration The fun begins at noon with a walking parade and continues throughout the day with a car/bike show, soap box derby, dunking booth, watermelon eating contest, cornhole, kids area, games, lots of food and more. The fireworks display begins at dark.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: BREVARD
Event: 4th of July Festival in Downtown Brevard Activities include: 5K/10K Firecracker Run, Fine Arts and Craft Showcase, All Star Pet Show, Declaration of Independence Reading, Memorial Flag Raising, Classic Automobile Show, Old Time Fair, day-long music, Kids’ Bike Parade, Hot Dog Eating Contest, inflatables, face painting, children’s activities and end the day with the wonderful July 4th Fireworks.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: TODD
Event: Elkland Art Center's Liberty Parade Elkland Art Center hosts an annual arts parade called The Liberty Parade. Participants become the parade by wearing costumes and carrying large puppets that represent the local environment, environmental concerns and current creative impulses. Each year community members add a segment or theme in workshops with local artists, environmental advocates, environmental specialists and anyone else who wants to come.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: COLUMBUS
Event: 52nd Annual Fabulous 4th The celebration begins at 10 AM to 10 PM in downtown Columbus concluding with a fireworks display. the event includes family fun, food, and entertainment
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: BEECH MOUNTAIN
Event: 47th Annual Roasting of the Hog Celebrate Independence Day at this Beech Mountain annual event. The hog is roasted all day to perfection and cut up right in front of the crowd. With music, moon pies, games, and fireworks, this is a family affair that you won’t want to miss. The roasting will begin at 5;30 PM and the fireworks at dark.
Concerts:
Date: July 3, 2015
NC City: BREVARD
Event: Brevard Music Center Performance: 6:30 PM Pre-concert Talk; 7:30 PM Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Arnaud Sussmann, violin. SALONEN Helix; TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35; NIELSEN Symphony No. 4, Op. 29, "The Inextinguishable"
Date: July 3, 2015
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Music on Main Street Wishful Thinkin' / Oldies & Beach The annual Music On Main Street concert series will be held every Friday evening from June through August. Music On Main Street showcases a diverse lineup of musical talents, from jazz, pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music with room to dance. There will also be a classic car show sponsored by the Hendersonville Antique Car Club. Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE.
Date: July 3, 2015
NC City: SYLVA
Events: Concerts on the Creek - Dashboard Blue Live concerts held every Friday night between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day. The free outdoor performances take place at the Bridge Park Pavilion beside Scott Creek in downtown Sylva on Fridays from 7:30-9:30 PM. All shows are family-friendly, drawing diverse audiences comprised of locals and visitors alike.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: HENDERSONVILLE
Event: Music on Main Street 96.5 Band / Patriotic Tribute - Special 4th of July Concert The annual Music On Main Street concert series will be held every Friday evening from June through August. Music On Main Street showcases a diverse lineup of musical talents, from jazz, pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music with room to dance. There will also be a classic car show sponsored by the Hendersonville Antique Car Club. Bring a chair and enjoy the music from 7 PM - 9 PM. Admission is FREE.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: BREVARD
Event: Brevard Music Center Performance: Pendergrast Family Patriotic Pops. 2 PM. A beloved Brevard tradition, Maestro Kraig Alan Williams will lead the Brevard Symphonic Winds in marches, patriotic songs, and other favorites. The concert's exciting finale will be a performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, complete with live cannons. Tickets from $15 - $45.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: SYLVA
Events: Concerts on the Creek - Darren Nicholson and Friends featuring David Holt Live concerts held every Friday night between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day. The free outdoor performances take place at the Bridge Park Pavilion beside Scott Creek in downtown Sylva on Fridays from 7:30-9:30 PM. All shows are family-friendly, drawing diverse audiences comprised of locals and visitors alike.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: TODD
Event: Todd's Free Summer Music Concert Series 2 - 4 PM New River Boys performs. A FREE summer music series in historic Todd, NC. The series has become a tradition in Todd over the last decade and features some of the best known musicians in the region and a range of musical genres from blues to bluegrass to country. Bring a blanket, a chair and your family and friends.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: ROBBINSVILLE
Event: An Appalachian Evening - Buncombe Turnpike This annual summer concert series offers an ever-changing schedule of bluegrass, folk and old-time mountain music by award-winning artists — quality entertainment for the entire family. Rich in cultural heritage, An Appalachian Evening continues to be a favorite with locals and visitors alike. All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: Just north of Boone in Galax VA
Event: Blue Ridge Music Center Concert - The Jeff Little Trio and New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters The Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Concert Series is performed rain or shine. You are welcome to bring your own picnic basket (NO ALCOHOL please) and encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Phone ticket sales through BRPF Office end at Noon on Friday and are available online up to 12 hours before the concert. The Galax Smokehouse serves BBQ, sides and drinks at each concert. Check the website for details about the performers and concerts
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: BREVARD
Event: Patriot Pops Concert Performed by the Brevard Community Band with Transylvania Symphonic Band at the Brevard Music Center at 2 PM.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: MAGGIE VALLEY
Event: Maggie Valley Concert Series Live outdoor concert by the Haywood Community Band. Bring a blanket or a chair, picnic supper and enjoy the beautiful Maggie Valley sunset. Free and open to the public. Held each 3rd Sunday from May through October at 6:30 PM.
Art and Crafts Events:
Date: July 3, 2015
NC City: MURPHY
Event: Murphy Art Walk - First Fridays from May through November, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Stroll through historic downtown Murphy for an exquisite visual, culinary, and performing arts experience with more than 20 businesses participating. Enjoy Art Galleries, Music, Fine Dining, Live Demonstrations and Performances.
Date: July 3, 2105
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Downtown Asheville Art District (DAAD) Art Walk Enjoy the fine art and craft of the Downtown Asheville and see one of the reasons Asheville has been voted #1 small city in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine. Within a half-mile radius of Pack Square and the city's center, you'll find unparalleled diversity from fine studio crafts, to glass, photography, folk art and contemporary painting, metalwork, textiles, jewelry and more by local, regional, national and international artists. 20+ downtown galleries, studios and museums participate. A complete Downtown Gallery Guide and map is available at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place.
Date: July 3, 2015
NC City: WAYNESVILLE
Event: Art After Dark Downtown Waynesville galleries remain open for Art after Dark featuring demonstrations, artist receptions, and special music. Enjoy the Gallery Stroll from 6 PM - 9 PM with live music and great food. Free admission. Art After Dark happens the first Friday evening of each month from May until December.
Date: July 4, 2015
NC City: ASHEVILLE
Event: Ooh La La Curiosity Market An outdoor market in Pritchard Park featuring works by local painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers, potters ,up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the colored canopies of large market umbrellas. In addition to the artists, the market will also feature live local music with up three musical acts performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic, and jazz acts.
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