Where to see July 4th fireworks in WNC
South Asheville Fireworks:9:15 p.m., June 29, Lake Julian, off Long Shoals Road, Arden. During the day, the park offers picnic tables, grills, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, boat rental, playground. Park at William W. Estes Elementary School across the road from the park. Daytime shuttle 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Lake Junaluska Fireworks: Activities begin at 7 a.m. July 3, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, Haywood County. Visit www.lakejunaluska.com to register for golf competition, paddle race, QiGong, decorated kayak/canoe/paddleboard contest. Jason Crabb concert with magician Mickey Bell 6 p.m. ($25-$75). Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Asheville Tourists baseball game and fireworks: Catch the 6:35 p.m. Tourists vs. Greenville game at McCormick Field on July 3 and stick around for the post-game Independence Day fireworks show.Visit www.milb.com.
Ingles Independence Day Block Party: Noon-10 p.m. July 4, Coxe Avenue and Buxton Avenue, downtown Asheville. Ultimate Air Dogs, food vendors, music, crafts, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Visit www.ashevilledowntown.org/independence-day/.
Fireworks viewing party: 10 p.m. July 4, Lookout Brewing, 103 S. Ridgeway Ave., Black Mountain. Music bingo 6-10 p.m., then stay to watch fireworks from parking lot. Mac's Burgers open 4-9 p.m.
Black Mountain Fireworks: Fireworks on July 4 can be viewed in various locations around town. Festivities in town begin around7 p.m.
TheOld Fort 4th of July Rodeo:7:30 p.m. July 3-4, 189 Catawba River Road, Old Fort. Professional bull riding, barrel racing, cowboy action, Wild West entertainment. Food trucks on site. View fireworks after the rodeo on July 4. $20, $10 age 6-12, free age 5 and younger. Tickets will be cash only at the gate.
Marion July 4th Celebration: Parade begins at 6 p.m. July 4 in downtown Marion. A special spot is reserved at beginning of the parade for “Anything That Rolls." Grand Marshals are McDowell County veterans. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Fourth of July Celebration: 5 p.m. July 4 in downtown Hendersonville. Food trucks, kids fun zone, music, fireworks at dusk. Visit www.hendersoncountync.gov/recreation.
Shindig on Main: 4-9:30 p.m. July 4, East Main Street, Brevard. Flag raising ceremony, reading of Declaration of Independence, music, dancing, food trucks, fireworks after dark launched from Brevard College campus.
Lake Junaluska July 4th Celebration: July 4: Parade at 11 a.m., buffet picnic, Whitewater Bluegrass, family square dance noon-2 p.m. ($20, $10.99 ages 5-11 plus tax and service fee), reading of Declaration of Independence 7 p.m., storytelling and music around campfire 8 p.m.
Sylva’s Annual Fireworks Festivities: 6:30 p.m. July 4, Bridge Park, Railroad Avenue, Sylva. Music by Gotcha Groove. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Freedom Fest: 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. July 4, Everett Street, Bryson City. Kicks off at 8 a.m. at Riverfront Park with Firecracker 5K. Register at www.runsignup.com. Festival opens at 10 a.m. Food vendors, music, Kids Fun Zone, fireworks 10 p.m.
July 4th parade and celebration: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 4 in downtown Franklin. Line up at 10:30 a.m. to be in parade. Walk, drive or ride and wear red, white and blue. Food court, inflatables, water play, contests.
Fontana Freedom Fest: July 4-6, Fontana Village Resort, 300 Woods Road, Fontana Dam. July 4: Resort activities, parade, face painting, contests. Elvis impersonator Billy Lindsey at 5 and 8 p.m., Dennis Lee Show 7 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m. July 5: Music by Appalachian Monk 4 p.m., Billy Lindsey 5 p.m., Dennis Lee 6 p.m. July 6: Another round of performances and fireworks. Visit www.fontanavillage.com.
July 4th Plus One: 6 p.m. July 5, Sorrells Park in downtown Canton. Food trucks, splash pad, DJ, free watermelon, fireworks at dusk.
Fireworks Over Franklin: 5 p.m. July 5 in downtown Franklin. Music, food, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Live broadcast on 104.9FM WFSC at 8:30 p.m.
Downtown Old Fort: Annualfireworks show at dusk July 5on Catawba River Road.
4th of July Powwow: July 5-7, Cherokee Expo Center, 1441 Acquoni Road, Cherokee. Authentic Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian dancing, drumming and tribal regalia. Craft and food vendors. Cash only event. Fireworks at 10 p.m. July 6.
Lake Lure Community Independence Celebration: 6:30-9:30 p.m. July 6, Lake Lure Beach, 2724 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure. All-you-can-eat Southern cook-out with cash bar. Bring your beach blanket, chairs and swim floats. Swimming (lifeguard on duty) until 8 p.m., DJ and dancing until 9 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Advance tickets: $24.95, $12.95 age 6-12, free age 5 and younger. Walk on tickets: $29.95, $15.95 age 6-12. Visit www.lakeluretours.com or www.lakelure.com to purchase tickets or call (828) 625-2525, Ext. 0.
Music and fireworks on the square: July 6, Town Square, Burnsville. Entertainment at 7 p.m. by Brian Gurl & Friends. Followed by fireworks. Also PATH’s Sizzlin’ Summer Series with family-friendly activities 10 a.m.-noon.
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks: Noon-4 p.m. July 6 on the lawn of the Alpine Court, 50 Bridge St., Hot Springs. 15′ waterslide, dinosaur bouncy house, giant Jenga, basketball toss, giant bubbles, face painting, Super Soaker Zone. Fireworks in the evening.
