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Little Blue Choo
As we celebrate this day there are fireworks, family get togethers, concerts, barbecues, picnics, baseball games and parades as we salute this very important day. Since our nations birth, all of us know this day is something very special.
Throughout Rutherford County we’re invited to join in the celebration. On July 4th we can go to the fun times at the McNair Field with the Forest City Owls. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7:30 p.m followed by the spectacular fireworks display.
Also on July 4th, you can go to Lake Lure for the sensational fireworks display put on by Rumbling Bald Resort. Residents and visitors flock to this event, the annual celebration starts at sundown. You can rent a pontoon boat or cruise to the North end of the lake for a great view.
If you miss any of these celebrations, you can be a part of the fireworks from the beach at Lake Lure on Saturday, July 6th. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the big show. The beach will close at 6 p.m. and then reopen at 8 p.m. for the fireworks. The big show starts at sundown.
Happy Birthday America! It all started 237 years ago. We are still the “land of the free and home of the brave!” Celebrate and say a prayer of thanks for the good ol’ U. S. of A.!
Rutherford County & Surrounding Area July 4th Celebrations:
4th of July with the Forest City Owls
McNair Field in Forest City
Sponsored by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
Enjoy a night of classic, wooden-bat baseball and fireworks while celebrating the Fourth of July with the Forest City Owls. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7:30 p.m. with fireworks after. Inflatables are also available for kids, and a beer garden is open for adults. General admission is $6 per person. Learn more about this championship summer collegiate team by visiting www.forestcitybaseball.com. That is usually is between 10 and 10:30 in the evening. People are encouraged to come out for America’s pastime at the baseball park and stay for the fireworks – probably the most spectacular in the county. Owls info: 828-245-0000.
July 4: 4th of July Celebration, Downtown Rutherfordton
A walking parade at 1 p.m. kicks off the Town of Rutherfordton’s annual “4th of July Celebration” on Main Street followed by the much-anticipated “2nd Annual Soapbox Derby” at 2 p.m. Live music, watermelon and pie eating contests, vendors, inflatable’s and a cornhole tournament round out the festivities before closing with fireworks at dark. Learn more at www.Rutherfordtown.com.
July 4: Rumbling Bald Resort at Lake Lure
Every year, residents and visitors flock to Lake Lure for the sensational fireworks display put on by Rumbling Bald Resort. While beach access is only open to resort guests and residents, public boat traffic is welcome and encouraged. Rent a pontoon boat from the Lake Lure Adventure Company or reserve a spot with Lake Lure Tours and cruise to the North end of Lake Lure for this annual celebration that starts at sundown.
Big Day in Ellenboro
Thurs. July 4th, parade at 9am. Arts & Crafts, music, tractors, games, food and more. Free rides on the Little Blue Choo. Would you like to be in the parade, or be a vendor? For more info, 828-453-7414 or 828-453-8932.
Gilkey 4th of July Celebration July 4th from 4pm until
We will be having a celebration that will include: Ice Cream, Car Show, Cake Walk, Bingo, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and finish off with Fireworks!
Big Day In Ellenboro
Thursday, July 4th
Parade BEGINS @ 9:00
Opening Ceremony After Parade
Arts & Crafts, Music, Tractors, Games & Contests, Cake Walk, Face Painting, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Homemade Ice Cream, Watermelon, Snow Balls, Pop Corn, Half/Half Tickets & More.
Free rides on the Little Blue Choo
Would You Like To Be In The Parade? For Information Call
828-453-7414 Or 828-453-8932
DOWNTOWN RUTHERFORDTON
4th of July Celebration
2nd Annual Soapbox Derby
Walking parade/Opening ceremonies @ 1pm
Soapbox Derby @ 2pm
Live Music- Rocky Yelton in the evening
Watermelon/Pie Eating Contests
Food/Arts & Craft Vendors
Dunking Booth, Cornhole
Kids Area (Inflatables)
Fireworks at Dark
Info: www.rutherfordtown.com
July 6: Fireworks
The Beach at Lake Lure
Get a repeat dose of fireworks in Lake Lure on Saturday, July 6. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and watch the show from the Beach at Lake Lure or Morse Park (located next to Town Hall). Better yet, reserve a spot on the Lake Lure Tours boat for the best seat in the house. The Beach at Lake Lure will close at 6 p.m., but will reopen at 8 p.m. for the fireworks. The show starts at sundown.
