
Red White & Smoked BBQ Dinner & Live Music
Southern-style lakeside cookout with smoky barbecue and classic summer picnic vibes at Lake Junaluska. The night shifts indoors to Stuart Auditorium for a high-energy bluegrass concert from local favorites Upstream Rebellion.
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Independence Day festivities start early with a closest to the pin golf challenge and a competitive pickleball tournament. The night ends lakeside with a glowing floating lantern ceremony for a reflective community moment on the water.

Independence Day festivities start early with a closest to the pin golf challenge and a competitive pickleball tournament. The night ends lakeside with a glowing floating lantern ceremony for a reflective community moment on the water.
Independence Day festivities start early with a closest to the pin golf challenge and a competitive pickleball tournament. The night ends lakeside with a glowing floating lantern ceremony for a reflective community moment on the water.

Morning lakefront flotilla contest invites DIY floating craft builds and a colorful display of inventive water designs. Daytime cornhole competition leads into an outdoor summer evening with live music by the water and a relaxed community vibe.

Morning lakefront flotilla contest invites DIY floating craft builds and a colorful display of inventive water designs. Daytime cornhole competition leads into an outdoor summer evening with live music by the water and a relaxed community vibe.
Morning lakefront flotilla contest invites DIY floating craft builds and a colorful display of inventive water designs. Daytime cornhole competition leads into an outdoor summer evening with live music by the water and a relaxed community vibe.

Independence Day weekend festivities at a historic mountaintop resort with wide Blue Ridge views and patriotic summer-night energy. Expect a resort-style celebration atmosphere geared toward holiday crowds and outdoor gathering.

Independence Day weekend festivities at a historic mountaintop resort with wide Blue Ridge views and patriotic summer-night energy. Expect a resort-style celebration atmosphere geared toward holiday crowds and outdoor gathering.
Independence Day weekend festivities at a historic mountaintop resort with wide Blue Ridge views and patriotic summer-night energy. Expect a resort-style celebration atmosphere geared toward holiday crowds and outdoor gathering.
Fireworks burst over Lake Lure Beach alongside a DJ-driven lakeside party with food, drinks, and after-dark beach hangouts. A classic Fourth of July lakeside celebration with a festive summer crowd and waterfront views.
Fireworks burst over Lake Lure Beach alongside a DJ-driven lakeside party with food, drinks, and after-dark beach hangouts. A classic Fourth of July lakeside celebration with a festive summer crowd and waterfront views.
Fireworks burst over Lake Lure Beach alongside a DJ-driven lakeside party with food, drinks, and after-dark beach hangouts. A classic Fourth of July lakeside celebration with a festive summer crowd and waterfront views.

A Fourth of July community celebration at the Montreat Conference Center with a patriotic, small-town festival feel and outdoor gathering atmosphere. Ideal for families looking for daytime holiday festivities in Montreat.

A Fourth of July community celebration at the Montreat Conference Center with a patriotic, small-town festival feel and outdoor gathering atmosphere. Ideal for families looking for daytime holiday festivities in Montreat.
A Fourth of July community celebration at the Montreat Conference Center with a patriotic, small-town festival feel and outdoor gathering atmosphere. Ideal for families looking for daytime holiday festivities in Montreat.

A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.

A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.

A late-night symphonic band performance in an intimate indoor listening room, blending concert band classics with crowd-pleasing holiday energy. Expect bold brass fanfares, lush woodwinds, and a patriotic Fourth of July vibe.

A late-night symphonic band performance in an intimate indoor listening room, blending concert band classics with crowd-pleasing holiday energy. Expect bold brass fanfares, lush woodwinds, and a patriotic Fourth of July vibe.
A late-night symphonic band performance in an intimate indoor listening room, blending concert band classics with crowd-pleasing holiday energy. Expect bold brass fanfares, lush woodwinds, and a patriotic Fourth of July vibe.

Post-worship potluck lunch in Ransom Fellowship Hall with a bring-a-side meal and community mingling. Hot dogs, hamburgers, vegetarian options, and drinks are provided for a casual July 4th-style gathering.

Post-worship potluck lunch in Ransom Fellowship Hall with a bring-a-side meal and community mingling. Hot dogs, hamburgers, vegetarian options, and drinks are provided for a casual July 4th-style gathering.
Post-worship potluck lunch in Ransom Fellowship Hall with a bring-a-side meal and community mingling. Hot dogs, hamburgers, vegetarian options, and drinks are provided for a casual July 4th-style gathering.

Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass picking and fiddles in a working farm setting. An authentic WNC night of fellowship, communal feasting, and rustic farmland atmosphere under the barn lights.

Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass picking and fiddles in a working farm setting. An authentic WNC night of fellowship, communal feasting, and rustic farmland atmosphere under the barn lights.
Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass picking and fiddles in a working farm setting. An authentic WNC night of fellowship, communal feasting, and rustic farmland atmosphere under the barn lights.

A full-town Fourth of July lineup with the Gait Race 5K, flag raising, and a lively parade followed by an ice cream social, lawn games, and afternoon activities. The day caps off with a silent auction and a Big Circle mountain dance.

A full-town Fourth of July lineup with the Gait Race 5K, flag raising, and a lively parade followed by an ice cream social, lawn games, and afternoon activities. The day caps off with a silent auction and a Big Circle mountain dance.
A full-town Fourth of July lineup with the Gait Race 5K, flag raising, and a lively parade followed by an ice cream social, lawn games, and afternoon activities. The day caps off with a silent auction and a Big Circle mountain dance.
Jamgrass and bluegrass fusion grooves roll through an outdoor brewery concert night, pairing high-energy string-band improvisation with cold craft pints. Expect a lively crowd, open-air sound, and summer-evening party atmosphere.
Jamgrass and bluegrass fusion grooves roll through an outdoor brewery concert night, pairing high-energy string-band improvisation with cold craft pints. Expect a lively crowd, open-air sound, and summer-evening party atmosphere.
Jamgrass and bluegrass fusion grooves roll through an outdoor brewery concert night, pairing high-energy string-band improvisation with cold craft pints. Expect a lively crowd, open-air sound, and summer-evening party atmosphere.

Twilight outdoor concert on the Arboretum grounds with Holler & Crow delivering rootsy Americana and bluegrass harmonies. Relax under the trees with a laid-back summer-night crowd in a scenic garden setting.

Twilight outdoor concert on the Arboretum grounds with Holler & Crow delivering rootsy Americana and bluegrass harmonies. Relax under the trees with a laid-back summer-night crowd in a scenic garden setting.
Twilight outdoor concert on the Arboretum grounds with Holler & Crow delivering rootsy Americana and bluegrass harmonies. Relax under the trees with a laid-back summer-night crowd in a scenic garden setting.

Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.

Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.
Morning tunes spill across an arboretum garden setting with a relaxed outdoor concert atmosphere. Expect a community-forward performance vibe ideal for strolling the grounds, picnicking, and enjoying live sets in the fresh air.

Fourth of July celebration on the Biltmore Estate with Flashback Band rocking the meadow from the Antler Hill Village stage. Bring blankets and chairs for an outdoor, family friendly night near the winery and village festivities.

Fourth of July celebration on the Biltmore Estate with Flashback Band rocking the meadow from the Antler Hill Village stage. Bring blankets and chairs for an outdoor, family friendly night near the winery and village festivities.
Fourth of July celebration on the Biltmore Estate with Flashback Band rocking the meadow from the Antler Hill Village stage. Bring blankets and chairs for an outdoor, family friendly night near the winery and village festivities.

A lively string band set where traditional bluegrass roots meet progressive newgrass energy. Expect brisk banjo and fiddle runs, tight harmonies, and a beer-in-hand crowd in a brewery taproom vibe.

A lively string band set where traditional bluegrass roots meet progressive newgrass energy. Expect brisk banjo and fiddle runs, tight harmonies, and a beer-in-hand crowd in a brewery taproom vibe.
A lively string band set where traditional bluegrass roots meet progressive newgrass energy. Expect brisk banjo and fiddle runs, tight harmonies, and a beer-in-hand crowd in a brewery taproom vibe.
A casual low country boil dinner with peel and eat seafood and Southern fixings on the Tryon International grounds. Ideal for a relaxed summer evening meal and community hangout at an equestrian center venue.
A casual low country boil dinner with peel and eat seafood and Southern fixings on the Tryon International grounds. Ideal for a relaxed summer evening meal and community hangout at an equestrian center venue.
A casual low country boil dinner with peel and eat seafood and Southern fixings on the Tryon International grounds. Ideal for a relaxed summer evening meal and community hangout at an equestrian center venue.

Sky-filling Fourth of July fireworks light up Black Mountain for a classic patriotic celebration under the night sky. Expect an outdoor community gathering with big booms, bright bursts, and festive holiday energy.

Sky-filling Fourth of July fireworks light up Black Mountain for a classic patriotic celebration under the night sky. Expect an outdoor community gathering with big booms, bright bursts, and festive holiday energy.
Sky-filling Fourth of July fireworks light up Black Mountain for a classic patriotic celebration under the night sky. Expect an outdoor community gathering with big booms, bright bursts, and festive holiday energy.

Late-night tunes fill a barbecue bar with a casual, lively crowd and plenty of hangout energy. Pair the set with smoked meats and classic sides in a laid-back Asheville spot.

Late-night tunes fill a barbecue bar with a casual, lively crowd and plenty of hangout energy. Pair the set with smoked meats and classic sides in a laid-back Asheville spot.
Late-night tunes fill a barbecue bar with a casual, lively crowd and plenty of hangout energy. Pair the set with smoked meats and classic sides in a laid-back Asheville spot.
Eclectic chamber program with the Jasper and Opal string quartets in a laid-back, all-ages seated takeover that celebrates Asheville’s mountain summer vibe. Sip drinks and snack on onsite taqueria bites for a relaxed, liberated listening experience.
Eclectic chamber program with the Jasper and Opal string quartets in a laid-back, all-ages seated takeover that celebrates Asheville’s mountain summer vibe. Sip drinks and snack on onsite taqueria bites for a relaxed, liberated listening experience.
Eclectic chamber program with the Jasper and Opal string quartets in a laid-back, all-ages seated takeover that celebrates Asheville’s mountain summer vibe. Sip drinks and snack on onsite taqueria bites for a relaxed, liberated listening experience.
A multi-day roots gathering centered on bluegrass and Americana, drawing devoted fans for high-energy picking and harmonies. Set on the expansive Tryon International grounds for an outdoor festival atmosphere and late-summer evening sets.
A multi-day roots gathering centered on bluegrass and Americana, drawing devoted fans for high-energy picking and harmonies. Set on the expansive Tryon International grounds for an outdoor festival atmosphere and late-summer evening sets.
A multi-day roots gathering centered on bluegrass and Americana, drawing devoted fans for high-energy picking and harmonies. Set on the expansive Tryon International grounds for an outdoor festival atmosphere and late-summer evening sets.