Friday 7/4
C’ville Spectacular Fireworks Show
An awe-inspiring fireworks show launching from the top of Carter Mountain kicks off at 9pm. Free viewing areas include the parking lots at Charlottesville High, Jackson Via Elementary, Monticello High, Mountain View Elementary, and Sunrise Elementary (formerly Burnley-Moran) schools, and Piedmont Virginia Community College as well as McIntire Park. visitcharlottesville.org
Celebrating July 4th at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges
Music by The Unsuitables, pony rides, craft vendors, and more. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy fare from a picnic menu and BBQ buffet. Fireworks begin around 9pm. Free entry, 4pm. Madison Volunteer Fire Department will accept donations for parking. 205 Graves Mountain Ln., Old Blue Ridge Tpk., Syria. gravesmountain.com
Fourth of July Parade in Scottsville
The parade kicks off at 9am, traveling down Scottsville Road. A farmers market takes place from 8am–8pm at the Farmers Market Pavilion, and live music from Cake Fight (4–6pm) and Drew Pace (6–9pm) is at the Dorrier Park ballfields. The day ends with fireworks over the James River—the first shot goes skyward at dusk, between 8:45–9:10pm. scottsville.org
Happy Birthday America
Enjoy fare from a range of food trucks and the Carter Mountain shops, while you groove to rock, country, and boot scootin’ hits from Big Gavel. Fireworks begin at 9pm. $20 (11 and under free), 5:30–9:30pm. Carter Mountain Orchard, 1435 Carters Mountain Trl. chilesfamilyorchards.com
Independence Celebration
Jam to live music by Koda and Marie of Chamomile and Whiskey & Friends, play lawn games, and nosh on offerings from multiple food trucks. Fireworks begin around 9pm. $55 (ticket includes one parking spot and admission to the event for all guests in the vehicle). Boar’s Head Resort, 200 Ednam Dr. boarsheadresort.com
Red, White, Blue ’n’ Greene
This celebration begins with a parade down Main Street in Stanardsville at 10am. Morris Field opens at 4pm with a beer garden, children’s activity area, and live music from Silver Creek, Brandon Wayne & His Lonesome Drifters, and Edy French performing the National Anthem. Fireworks at 9:35pm. $5 (children aged 11 and under free). Morris Field, 13510 Spotswood Trl., Ruckersville. rwbng.org
Saturday 7/5
Crozet Independence Day Celebration
Starting off at 5pm with the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department parade traveling down Crozet Avenue, the celebration continues at King Family Vineyards with children’s activities, food trucks, local sips, and music from Chicken Head Blues Band and Ian Gilliam and the FireKings. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm. Suggested donation of $5 per person (children age 9 and under free). 4–10pm. King Family Vineyards, 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet. kingfamilyvineyards.com
Saturday 7/5–Monday 7/7
Wintergreen’s July Jubilee
Pool parties, live music, racquet sports competitions, an arts & crafts showcase, chairlift rides, a family-friendly block party, and a lot more at Wintergreen Resort. Fireworks at 9:30pm on July 5. Prices, dates, and times vary. Wintergreen Resort, 39 Mountain Inn Loop, Nellysford. wintergreenresort.com
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