High Country 4th of July

If you're spending 4th of July weekend in the High Country, we've put together a list of our favorite events for you. Check out all the family fun including concerts, parades, fireworks, and more!

Old Time Jams at the Jones House

July 1 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Jones House
Weekly old-time jams are returning to the Jones House, Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Bring an acoustic instrument to play along or just enjoy the music as local musicians play old-time fiddle and folk songs.

Music in the Valle

July 2 | Starting at 6:00 PM
Valle Crucis Community Park
Valle Crucis Community Park welcomes locals and visitors to the park to enjoy live music from a variety of local and regional musicians. Click here for the full summer schedule.

Music on the Lawn at Ragged Gardens

July 2 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Inn at Ragged Gardens
Head to the lawn at the Inn at Ragged Gardens for an annual concert series every Friday during the months of May through October. A different regional band takes the stage each week, so bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy!

Freedom First Friday Art Crawl

July 2 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Jones House
Enjoy an evening of holiday fun and celebrate with Uncle Sam, the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and more characters from all the holidays we didn't get a chance to properly celebrate! The Freedom First Friday Art Crawl will be the first Art Crawl in over a year. Head downtown and enjoy the art exhibits, wine tastings, and more!

3rd of July Tailgate at Beech Mountain

July 3 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Buckeye Recreation Center
This free, family-friendly event will feature a night filled with fun games, face painting, music, and hot dogs! There will be inflatables for the kids to play on and the opportunity to make your own tie-dye art.

Blowing Rock 4th of July Parade

July 3 | 10:00 AM
Downtown Blowing Rock
The town of Blowing Rock provides the best small-town Main Street parade! Local families, musicians, organizations, and characters will celebrate the holiday with a patriotic procession.

50th Annual Roasting of the Hog at Beech Mtn

July 4 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Fred's General Mercantile
The drive-thru style event features pork or turkey with all the fixins, followed by fireworks after dark! Click here to buy your tickets now.

Boone 4th of July Fireworks

July 4 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Clawson-Burnley Park (Boone Greenway)
Enjoy a family-friendly night of music, games, food, and a spectacular fireworks display beginning at dusk.

Fireworks at Tweetsie

July 4 | Park: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Fireworks: 9:30 PM
Tweetsie Railroad
Enjoy this spectacular fireworks show that's one of the most popular summer events in the mountains! The park is open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on the 4th, and the fireworks will start at 9:30 PM.

4th of July Celebration at Beech Mtn Resort

July 4 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Beech Mountain Resort
Enjoy live music with Baby Black and fireworks to cap off the night! Baby Black will perform from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. There will be an American-style cookout and games for all ages. Fireworks will start at dark. Bring the whole family to this FREE night of fun!

Scenic Lift Rides & Firework Display

July 4 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sugar Mountain Resort
The Summit Express chairlift will run on July 4th from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM for scenic lift rides. Mountain-top fireworks viewing will begin around 9:00 PM.

Boone Bigfoots Summer Baseball

July 4 | 3:00 PM
Beaver Field at Appalachian State University
The Boone Bigfoots will play baseball at Appalachian State University's Beaver Field against App State Alumni!