4th of July Fireworks in the Mountains

July 4
NC City: LAKE LURE
Event: 4th of July Celebration at Lake Lure 
Take a fireworks cruise or stay on land and watch the Color Guard and Fireworks display beginning at 9:20 PM. The remarkable display over Lake Lure is considered one of the most spectacular anywhere in the mountains.  Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
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 4 PM and concludes with an amazing fireworks display at 9:30 PM.   Get a link for more details HERE. 

July 4
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.    Get a link for more details HERE. 

July 4
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.  Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
NC City: BRYSON CITY
Event: Annual Freedom Fest Celebration Celebrate your 4th of July with an old fashioned small yown street festival. The celebration begins at 10 AM with a dedication by the local VFW Post and continues with great local music throughout the day. The music is complemented with an amazing array of arts and crafts plus a children's area to keep the little ones occupied. Additional activities include the P.A.W.S. dog show, watermelon eating contest and hula hoop off. Stay for the full day or return later to enjoy the spectacular fireworks show after dark.  Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
NC City: RUTHERFORDTON
Event: An Old Fashioned 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.   Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
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.   Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
NC City: DILLSBORO
Event: Dillsboro Independence Day Celebration Enjoy a fun-filled Fourth in Dillsboro. Free play at games around town like checkers, corn hole and horseshoes. Entertainment begins on Front Street around 7 PM with the Hoss Howard Band (7:30 - 9:30 ). Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show. Fireworks will begin at dark from Harrison Quarry.    Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
NC City: MURPHY
Event: 4th of July Hometown Celebration Celebrate our nation’s birthday with a good old-fashioned hometown celebration! Great food, music, crafters, kids’ games and more events than you can shake a stick at. It all starts at 10 am and ends with a spectacular fireworks display at dark. The event is held in the Konehete Park in downtown Murphy.   Get a link for more details HERE.

July 4
NC City: JEFFERSON
Event: 4th of July Celebration A celebration of 4th of July held in Ashe County Park beginning at sunset. 336-982-6185

July 4
NC City: WILKESBORO
Event: Fireworks in Wilkes County Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this favorite American tradition. The whole family will get excited about the Emergency Vehicle Parade that begins one hour before the fireworks start at dusk.   Get a link for more details HERE.