Description
Our annual Fourth of July celebration begins with the Rotary Club Firecracker 5K and then continues with local artisans and crafters, a full day of local entertainment, festival foods, and fun events, including fireworks at 10:00 PM.
Freedom Fest Schedule of Events
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Rotary International Firecracker 5K Run
Swain County Administration Building (Mitchell St.)
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7 am: Walk-up registration & packet pickup
8 am: Race begins
5-station bungee-trampolineEverett Street
10 am – 6 pm: Craft vendors.
10 am – 10 pm (fireworks): Food vendors.
10 am – 6 pm: 5-station bungee trampoline. $5 per 5 minute jump session.
6 pm: Troy Underwood – Country / Americana / Soul
8 pm: The Mountain Faith Band – Americana / Roots Band, semifinalist on America’s Got Talent, Momentum Vocalist of the Year, IBMA
9:55 pm: Singing of the National Anthem
10 pm: Best Fireworks Show in the Smokies!
Riverfront Park on Mitchell Street
11 am: “Strut Your Mutt” Pet Show / Contest
1 pm: Watermelon Eating Contest
1 pm – 6 pm: Kidz Zone multiple bounce houses. $5 wrist band for all-day play. Concessions available.
