4th of July Festivities in Asheville: 25 Ways to Celebrate

There’s no better way to spark fireworks with your date than to go and watch the real thing! Pack a basket with your favorite goodies (don’t forget the wine!), grab a blanket and head out to one of these Western North Carolina July 4th celebrations for a spectacular display! There are loads of Asheville events beginning Tuesday, July 3 and spanning the entire 4th of July week. Take your pick from our curated list of best bets:

Tuesday, July 3rd

Lake Lure Wine Cruise
Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure
Tuesday, July 3rd, 4:30 – 6:30pm
$34/person

Stars and Strips Celebration
The Grove Park Inn
Tuesday, July 3rd, 3 – 6pm
Free

Asheville City Women’s Soccer vs. Discoveries SC
Memorial Stadium
Tuesday, July 3rd, 6 – 10pm
$10

July 4th Celebration
Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure
Tuesday, July 3rd, 10 – 9pm
Free

Dinner and Fireworks
La Strada Lake Lure
Tuesday, July 3rd, 5:30 – 9:30pm
$30/person, $14/Children 7-11 yrs $6/Children 2-6 yrs Free/Under 2 yrs

Wednesday, July 4th

Ingles Independence Day Celebration
Pack Square Park
Wednesday, July 4th, 2 – 10pm
Free

Independence Day Fireworks Hike
Black Mountain Savings Bank
Wednesday, July 4th, 6 – 11pm
Free

Asheville Tourists vs. Rome Braves
McCormick Field
Wednesday, July 4th, 7:05 – 10:05pm
$11

July 4th Celebration
Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure
Photo credit:  Around Lake Lure
Tuesday, July 4th, 10 – 9pm
Free

3rd Annual Oskar Blues AmeriCANiversary
Oskar Blues Brewing
Tuesday, July 4th, 6 – 10pm
Free

Fire On The Lake 2018
Lake Louise Downtown Weaverville
Wednesday, July 4th, 7 – 10:30pm
Free

National Anthem – Main Street
Downtown Hendersonville
Wednesday, July 4th, 7 – 10pm
Free

Fireworks over Lake Julian
Lake Julian Park
Wednesday, July 4th, 8 – 10pm
Free

July 4th Fireworks Time
The Branch – FBC Hendo College & Career Ministry
Wednesday, July 4th, 8:30 – 11pm
Free

Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Downtown Marion
Wednesday, July 4th, 6 – 10pm
Free

Fireworks on the Hill
Tuscola High School
Wednesday, July 4th, 6pm
Free

Town of Boone 4th of July Parade & Celebration
Photo Credit: High Country Visitor Guide
Downtown Boone
Wednesday, July 4th, 11 – 9:30pm
Free

Gourmet Burger and Craft Beer for $12
Hillman Brewing
Wednesday, July 4th, 11 – 10pm
Free

Fourth of July at Fleetwood’s
Fleetwood’s
Wednesday, July 4th, 5 – 10pm
Free

July 4th Celebration Dinner
Biltmore’s Antler Hill Barn
Wednesday, July 4th, 6 – 9pm
$125/adult $60/child

Independence Day Celebration Cookout
Trinity of Fairview
Wednesday, July 4th, 6:30 – 8pm
Free

Wednesday night music at Smoky Park!
Smoky Park Supper Club
Wednesday, July 4th, 6 – 8pm
Free

July 4th Benefit for Consider Haiti
Patton Parker House
Wednesday, July 4th, 2:30 – 10pm
$25/person

Fourth of July Golf Scramble, Dog Show & Cookout
Laurel Ridge Country Club and Event Center
Wednesday, July 4th, 9 – 6:30pm
$35/members

Bluegrass Jam
Ben’s Tune Up
Wednesday, July 4th, 6 – 9pm
Free