High Country 4th of July 2022

Here in the NC High Country, we have everything you need for the perfect 4th of July weekend! Check out some of our favorite family events, parades, fireworks, and more!

Blowing Rock's 4th of July Parade

July 2 | 10:00 AM
Main Street, Blowing Rock
Join the town of Blowing Rock to celebrate the holiday with a patriotic procession. This small-town parade features local families, organizations, musicians, and characters!

51st Annual Roasting of the Hog at Beech Mountain

July 2 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Fred's General Mercantile
The drive-thru style event at Fred's Gazebo offers pork or turkey, slow-cooked and hickory-smoked, with all the fixins! Stick around for the fireworks, starting after dark.

Independence Day Celebration at Beech Mtn

July 2 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Beech Mountain Resort
Celebrate the Fourth of July with live music, an American-style cookout, and fireworks! There will also be inflatable-style games for all ages. Event starts at 5:00 PM and fireworks will start at dusk.

Boone 4th of July Celebration & Parade

July 3 | 2:00 PM (Clawson-Burnley Park, Boone, NC)
July 4 | 11:00 AM (King Street / Downtown Boone)
Head to Clawson-Burnley Park on the Boone Greenway to celebrate with music, games, and food! The fireworks will start at dusk. The annual 4th of July parade will start on Monday at 11:00 AM.

Banner Elk 4th of July Parade & Family Fun

July 4 | Starting at 11:00 AM
Downtown Banner Elk
Beginning at 11:00 AM at the Lees-McRae College campus library, the patriotic parade will travel through Main Street with classic cars, bands, animals, and more! Stick around for the free Family Fun Fourth event at the Historic Banner Elk School. Enjoy three bands, games, inflatables, mini golf, and barbecue!

Beech Mtn Brewing Co Independence Day Celebration

July 4 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Beech Mountain Brewing Co
On July 4th, Beech Mountain Brewing Co will offer live music, complimentary s'mores, games, and inflatables! There will also be food, ice cream, and drinks available for purchase. This event is free and open to all ages!

Sugar Mountain Fireworks

July 4 | Music: 6:00 PM | Fireworks: 9:00 PM
Sugar Mountain Resort
The Summit Express chairlift will run from 7:30 PM until 10:00 PM for mountain-top fireworks viewing. The Typical Mountain Boys band will perform at the base lodge from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Food and beverages will be available at the mountain’s base.

Tweetsie Fireworks

July 4 | Fireworks: 9:30 PM
Tweetsie Railroad
The Wild West theme park will be open for extended hours on July 4th (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM) and fireworks will start at 9:30 PM.