Come join us for our FREE annual 4th of July Fireworks in the Park Celebration! We’ll be adding details as we get closer to our Independence Day Celebration.
Donations will be accepted at the gates, which help support this annual tradition!
For any questions, please call us at 828.524.3161.
The Town of Franklin presents an … All American 4th of July!
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 … 10:00am to 12 Noon
9:30 am …………………………………… Parade Lineup
10:00 am …………………………………. July 4th Parade Begins
10:00 am to Noon …………………… Kid’s Zone with inflatables include a Water Slide!
10:30 am …………………………………. Little Miss & Mr. Firecracker Contest
11:00 am …………………………………. Patriotic Pet Contest
10:30 am till gone ……………………. Free Watermelon & Popcorn
Franklin’s Annual Independence Day Celebration begins with our annual 4th of July Parade at 10:00am. While you go most places to see a parade, we actually invite you to participate! Deck out in red, white and blue and walk or drive down Main Street. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To join in, just be in the lower level of Franklin Town Hall for lineup beginning at 9:30 am. The route will take the parade down Main Street to Entegra Bank to disband.
Following the parade the Town has several great contests planned including Little Mr. & Miss Firecracker Contest at 10:30am. This contest is open to ages 3 to 6 and is judged on patriotic costume and one question. No registration is required.
The Patriotic Pet Contest follows at 11:00am. Deck your pets out in red, white, and blue for this fun contest!
Other events include an all new & FREE Kids Zone with inflatables featuring a water slide. Be sure your young ones are dressed appropriately for this attration. You can enjoy Free Watermelon & Popcorn (as long as it lasts).
Activities conclude at 12 Noon and this event is held rain or shine!
Many of our Downtown Merchants & Restaurants will be open so be sure to check out the many unique shopping opportunities and eateries Franklin, NC has to offer.
Following the Town of Franklin’s activities, travel to the Macon County Recreation Park (south of Franklin on U.S. 441) and join the Franklin Chamber of Commerce for their annnual fun day and fireworks display.
It’s a great day and evening of family fun as we celebrate Independence Day in Historic Franklin, North Carolina!
Our much anticipated Annual Customer Appreciate Day is BACK! Join us for a day of fun and crazy deals in celebration of YOU, our wonderful customers! Come on in between 10 and 7 to participate in Hands On Demos, Door Prizes, Special Sales, Freebies and Delicious Food from the amazing Food Truck, Culture Shock!
In addition to the current sale going on until July 15, we’ve got additional items offered at a major discount throughout the store this Saturday, including BUY 2 GET 1 FREE ON JOE’S PRIME CANVAS AND WOODEN PANELS, AND JOE MILLER SIGNATURE SERIES CANVASES!!! *,** (See below for details)
Demonstrations and Participating Vendors:
• Day of the Doodles will offer a hands -on demo of Speedball screenprinting techniques and supplies
• Jean Beasley will be here representing Golden Paints and Black Ink showing new products and answering your questions
• Kerry from McPherson Art will be demonstrating Posca Water-Based Paint Markers as well as introducing a NEW store addition: Copic Sketch Markers!
• Michael Hammer of SamPro will be introducing NEW items — Pentel Micro Brush Pens and Princeton Aqua Elite Brushes!
• Eliana Rodriguez from Speedball Art Products will be teaching the basics of Block Printing using a range of Speedball supplies
• Mark Hitchcock will be demonstrating Finetec Watercolors and Crafter Workshop Stencils (get a sneak peek on new designs coming to our store!)
• Local artist and teacher Tony Corbitt will be oil painting LIVE on our newest easel, the ultra-sturdy Crank Easel
• And last but not least, learn more about American Journey Watercolors and Kilimanjaro Watercolor Paper with Cheap Joe’s very own art educator, Julie, as she demonstrates our private label brands and introduces us to NEW American Journey colors!
We hope to see y’all on Saturday for a wonderful way to celebrate your weekend and our love for you! And don’t forget to visit our neighbors Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room, and the French Broad Chocolate Lounge to cap off your retail therapy!
*some exclusions apply
**no additional discounts/coupons can be applied to this sale
Join Our VOICE, Buncombe County’s Rape Crisis Center for the 9th Annual Walk a Mile Asheville! On June 30, 2018, we will march a mile through downtown Asheville in solidarity with all people impacted by sexual violence. Wear your funkiest shoes or just everyday kicks to walk with friends, family members, survivors, and stomp out sexual violence for good!
Join us to celebrate a ribbon cutting with the new owners of The Yellow House B&B. Light refreshments will be provided. The ribbon cutting will be held at 5:45 pm.
Located on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, this Waynesville, NC bed and breakfast has been an integral part of the landscape of our changing seasons for 120 years. Built as a summer residence in the late 1800s, its charm was shared with just a privileged few. Today, the Yellow House Bed & Breakfast welcomes many to experience the beauty and splendor of this wonderful home in one of our comfortable rooms and suites, perfect for your romantic North Carolina getaway.
June 26th, 27th & 28th
Art, Science, Games, Singing, Drama, and much more!
9 to Noon | 4 years old – 5th grade
Celebrate Independence Day with Patriotic Pops at Brevard Music Center. Hear the Brevard Symphonic Winds joined by members of the Janiec Opera Company, as they perform inspirational American music, traditional Sousa marches, and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture complete with the sounds of live cannon!
We want YOU to celebrate the 4th of July with us!
Come celebrate food freedom with those who work America’s soil – your local farmers!
🔺Live music
▫️Kid’s yoga
🔹Face painting
▫️Popsicles
🔻Patriotic costume contest
Grab your last minute BBQ items and host gifts from our vendors and let your littles get their wiggles out before heading off to the big firework finale of the evening!
Come celebrate Independence Day at Maggie Valley Festival Grounds! Gates open at 6pm. Bring your Blanket, Chairs, Picnic Basket, Bubbles, Hula Hoops, Balls and Yard Games! Enjoy our great fireworks at dark!
This is an alcohol free event.
Call 828-926-0866 M-F 8am–5pm for more information.
The Town of Columbus is celebrating its 61ST Fourth of July Celebration on THURSDAY, July 4, 2024. The festival starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 10:00 PM. Join the crowd for this family-oriented event. The day is filled with family fun, food, and entertainment, ending with spectacular fireworks. For sponsorship opportunities, or if you want to become a vendor, fill out the select application below. If you have any questions, contact the Town of Columbus at 828-894-8236.