Uncle Woody wants you!  

Come catch the hometown spirit – Saturday, July 3rd!

We start off with a bang early in the morning with the 5K/10K Firecracker Run, organized by the Brevard Rotary Club.

During the day, downtown streets are closed to an overflowing crowd. In 2010 Transylvania Community Arts Council hosts its 38th Annual Fine Arts & Craft Showcase. Not only is this a great way to showcase the artists of the region, but what better time to come and shop for those special gifts?!

Our Classic Automobile Show stretches for blocks and delights even the casual aficionado of 1920s to 1970s vintage vehicles. Organized by the Transylvania Cruisers, entertainers like Elvis and the Blues Brothers have been known to show up and croon while you swoon over these classic beauties. Call Jerry Arnold 828-884-3670 with any questions.

The music doesn’t stop with the cars. Our Courthouse Gazebo is center stage for day-long musical entertainment.

Gazebo Entertainment Schedule:
11:00am    Wanda Lu Paxton & Rule 62
12:00pm   The Turning Pointe School of Dance
1:00pm      Lynn Goldsmith & The Jeter Mountain Band
2:00pm      Stepchild
3:00pm      Pyramid Brass
4:00pm      The Park Rangers

Wanda Lu Paxton & Rule 62

Wanda Lu has been a professional singer/songwriter for for nearly 40 years, and has played at hundreds of venues, festivals, and on “Mountain Stage”, a nationally syndicated program out of Charleston, WVA. Over the years, she has opened and worked with folks like Doc Watson, David Holt and Chet Atkins. In 1995, she won a $4000 grant from the North Carolina Arts Council for songwriters/composers, and has been featured in many publications, including Southern Living (May, 1996). Wanda Lu has produced 2 CD’s and been included on numerous compilations over the years, and enjoyed a dual career in radio. Wanda Lu currently works at Brevard’s hometown radio station, WSQL AM 1240, and she loves playing in Brevard!

The Turning Pointe School of Dance

The Turning Pointe School of Dance is Brevard’s only art-based dance school.  We emphasize proper technique and dance vocabulary in a fun, yet disciplined environment.  We offer classes from the beginning to advanced level ages 3-adult including classical ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, hip hop and creative movement.  Thank you for allowing us to share our talents with the community!”

Lynn Goldsmith & The Jeter Mountain Band

Lynn Goldsmith is a singer/songwriter from Transylvania County, NC.  She performs solo for small venues, and with the Jeter Mountain Band for larger events. Her musical sound covers genres from bluegrass to rock, and they can be heard on her “Carolina Girl” CD that was released in spring 2009. Lynn is still writing and plans to release a new CD soon.

Stepchild

Stepchild is a local band with members from Brevard and Hendersonville. Their style of music is classic rock ‘n roll, country, and blues. Started by the drummer, Tim Stalcup of Brevard, it now consists of Myra and Gary Watkins, doing vocals and guitar, Clyde Thompson on lead guitar, and Fred Reidinger on bass. They perform a wide variety of music from the 1960’s to the present.

Pyramid Brass

The Pyramid Brass Quintet was formed December 18, 2001.  They were drawn together because of their love for brass music – using it as an art form to educate and entertain.  They Provide musical programs for all occasions – sacred of secular

The repertoire of the Pyramid Brass has grown to include many arrangements from all musical styles and periods including: The Renaissance, The Romantic Era, Sacred Music, Broadway Musicals, Big Band, Dixieland, Ragtime, Jazz, Marches, Polkas, and Patriotic Music.

Each member is an experienced musician with numerous performances to their credit.

Today is their 159th performance with more than 20 Encore Performances and their 8th consecutive appearance at the Brevard 4th of July celebration.

Current players are: Herb Wolff – trumpet, Bill Shank – trumpet, Erin Yardley – Horn, Keith Poole – trombone, Ian Poole – Tuba.

The Park Rangers

The Park Rangers began as a collaboration in a Brevard basement near the Pisgah National Forest by two neighbors who lived on Park Avenue.  Bill, having grown up through blues revival of the 60s and 70s and Doug, who fell into the cauldron of the blues as a teenager, were both heavily influenced by the music of that era and wanted to journey back through the decades to explore its primitive roots.

They found their groove with local drummer Robert; added brothers Clay (hollow body guitar) and R.I (keyboard), and female vocalist Carol.

These guys riot through the Blues and bounce off the outer edges to Swing, Rock-a-billy & Reggae.

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Downtown Brevard has its own special July 4th Parade. This one is just for children, and they can decorate and ride their favorite bicycles. Children can compete for the Most Patriotic, Most Creative, and the Most Unusual. Everyone wins something! Sponsored by Sycamore Cycles.

Registration – 1:00pm & Parade begins at 1:30pm

2010 Bike Parade Winners:

Most Unusual:
1st – Emma Madrigal
2nd – Benjamin Hargis

Most Patriotic:
1st – Ryan Goldstein
2nd – Julia Grace

Most Creative:
1st – Wayah Keifrider-Posey
2nd – Taegan Gunn

And an important tradition is the reading of the “Declaration of Independence.” During the day’s festivities we take time to reflect on the incredible document created in 1776 that has made so much possible in our wonderful nation.

Flag Raising:  2:30pm- 3:30pm
Declaration of Independence Reading: 3:00pm

And by the end of the evening we are treated to a Fireworks Extravaganza that will leave you wanting to spend the rest of your holidays in the mountains.

Schedule of Events:

Firecracker 5K/10K Run – Brevard Rotary Club

Check-in 6:30am -7:45am, Race begins at 8:00am

South Gaston Street (near Trans. Co. Library)

All Star Pet Show – Humane Society

Registration 9:00am, Judging 9:30am – 11:30am

Silvermont (East Main Street)

38^th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Showcase – Transylvania Community Arts Council

West Main Street

Classic Car Show – Transylvania Cruisers

West Main Street:  10:00am – 3:00pm

Bicycle Parade – Sycamore Cycles

Water Oak Suites (East Main Street)

Registration 1:00pm, Parade begins 1:30pm *must have helmet

Children’s Activities – STJ Inflatables, face & hair painting & balloon artist!

Bagwell Memorial Flag Raising – Brevard Fire Department & Connestee Fire & Rescue

Main Intersection of Main/Broad Street:  2:30pm – 3:30pm

Declaration of Independence – Elected Officials

Main Intersection of Main/Broad Street:  3:00pm

“Yes, Yes, a Thousand Times Yes” – Brevard Little Theatre (American Legion Hall)

11:00am, 12:30pm, & 2:00pm (Melodrama)

Get out of sun for a while during the Fourth of July Festival and come BOO,  HISS, and CHEER while you enjoy a good ole fashioned American melodrama on July 3 with performances at 11:00 a. m., 12:30 p. m., and  2:00 p. m. at the Brevard Little Theatre housed in the American Legion Bldg. located on Johnson & 55 Jordan Street–just one block over from downtown Main Street.  (Cool drinks and snacks will be available.)

Romance, Betrayl, Money, what more could you want?!?!

All performances are FREE to the public!  Donations are appreciated, however.

Please call 883-2029 for further information.

1st Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest – Be the first to claim Brevard’s coveted new title. $5 entry fee per person.

4:00pm in front of Rocky’s Soda Shoppe (on South Broad Street)

5th Annual Duck Race for Kids– Communities in Schools

Kings Creek (Brevard College):  5:00pm

“Southern Exposure” – WSQL Radio 1240 AM

Courthouse Gazebo:  7:00pm – 9:00pm

Fireworks Extravaganza – Hosted by Brevard College:  9:30pm (Rain Dates:  July 10th or July 11th)

2010 community-wide sponsor partners of the Fireworks Extravaganza:

• Transylvania Tourism Development Authority

• Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce

• City of Brevard

• Heart of Brevard

WSQL Radio 1240 AM Fireworks Music Program – Brevard Piano: 9:20pm – 10:00pm

Ongoing Events:

Arts & Culture Week (June 25 – July4)

Brevard Community Band Concert – July 3rd, 7:30 PM.

The Brevard Community Band and the Transylvania Choral Society will present a special Freedom Celebration Concert. Located at the Porter Center at Brevard College. $10.00/adults, students 18 & younger free. For more information call 828.885.5456

American Legion Celebration - July 3rd, 11:00am – 8:00pm

American Legion Post 88 will host a range of activities on Saturday, July 3rd:  shuffle board, horseshoes, and a free juke box. At 1pm there will be food served, including hamburgers, hot dogs, and side dishes. The public, and especially veterans are invited to attend. The American Legion is located at 55 E. Jordan St.

WSQL Radio 1240 AM – Adopt a Pet Program

On July 3rd the celebration day for the 4th of July, WSQL will be broadcasting live from noon – 3:00pm on the sidewalk in front of Pure Pets. Pure Pets will be the host location for all activity associated with actual pet adoption or donations for pets in the form of money or food.

WSQL will donate 25% of the net proceeds from the sponsors to the three “Rescue” agencies associated with the program.

Sorry…No Dogs Allowed on Festival Grounds – All Star Pet Show only
Pet sitting may be available for out of town visitors
For more information:  Call Pure Pets 828.884.7333