Sure you can celebrate the Fourth of July in a big city where the firework displays may be a little splashier, but nothing compares to a small town Independence Day Celebration. Fayetteville takes great pride in celebrating our Independence Day. Flags will line the streets and the beautiful historic houses will have patriotic bunting draping over their porches. Experiencing Independence day the small town way and feeling the sense of community and small town charm is just magical. The Fayetteville Lion’s Club goes all out to plan a two day Fourth of July Festival in downtown Fayetteville. The main street through town will be blocked off and vendors will line the streets. There will be lots of activities for kids including inflatables. Nothing says summer like a watermelon spitting contest, we have that too, enjoy sack races, and even a frog jumping contest. Stop by the Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureaus booth for all things Fayetteville and information. We would love for you to participate in our town craft project to honor our veterans at our booth. Bring a blanket and stay all evening, relax on the courthouse lawn and enjoy some live music. One of the best parts of the celebration is the Independence Day Parade with decked out floats and firetrucks. We go out with a bang ending the celebration with an awesome firework show at dusk on the fourth at the Fayetteville Town Park.
Come early and make it a long weekend enjoying all of the festivities leading up to The Fourth in Fayetteville. We are kicking off the festivities with Fayetteville’s first Merchant’s Mix and Match this Thursday from 5pm-8pm. Enjoy a stroll around town enjoying our locally-owned shops and restaurants who will be pairing up with each other for this special event. Merchants will be set up in each other’s shops offering free samples, special offers, sales, music, and fun! Enjoy adventuring around Fayetteville Friday day and celebrate into the night at The Grove with Qiet from 8-11pm and Black Garlic at Charlies Pub from 10pm-2am. Start your Saturday at the Fayetteville Farmers Market in The parking lot of The Station and in front of the Fayetteville CVB from 7:30am-11:30am. It is the perfect place to stop for a wide selection of fresh meats for the grill and berries for your cobblers. Meet local farmers and enjoy a wide selection of local goodies, from hand made soaps to fresh eggs, veggies, and baked goods. Groove to some Reggae Saturday with Shayar at The Grove from 8-11pm. Rent a bike from one of the bike shops in town and explore some area trails Sunday, or go antiquing in town. Enjoy a double dose of fireworks Sunday as Adventures on the Gorge sets off fireworks on the edge of the Gorge Sunday.
