ARDEN: Independence Day Celebration at Lake Julian

The Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display at Lake Julian Park will be taking place on June 29th, this year. The fireworks are scheduled to begin just after dark, but Buncombe County Parks & Recreation recommends arriving earlier to allow ample time to park and board the shuttle.

Get your lawn chairs and blankets ready! From fireworks to food trucks to yard games, there will be plenty of fun in store for all! Food trucks will be at the park from 2 to 9 p.m. There will also be an activity station where cornhole bags and horseshoes can be checked out. Disc golf and fishing will be open on the backside of the park closest to Hendersonville Road (56 Fisherman’s Trail). Please note that boat launching is not available on the backside of Lake Julian Park.

WHY IT’S NOT ON THE 4TH, THIS YEAR

“We know that our 4th of July fireworks have been a long-standing and much-loved tradition in our community, and we’re genuinely sorry for this year’s date change. Our previous fireworks supplier is no longer operating, and as soon as we found out, Buncombe County Parks & Recreation started working to find a new option. We were thankful to find a new supplier, but unfortunately with a shorter runway, July 4th was already booked. We are hopeful that with June 29 being a weekend, we can still create an opportunity that our whole community can enjoy.”