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Shindig on Main: Brevard’s 4th of July Celebration

July 4, 2025

Celebrate Independence Day with Shindig on Main
July 4, 2025 | Starting at 12 PM | Downtown Brevard

Celebrate Independence Day in the heart of downtown Brevard with Shindig on Main, a vibrant, family-friendly event beginning at 12 PM on Friday, July 4. This year’s festivities will include the Transylvania Cruisers Classic Auto Show, a children’s bike parade, and plenty of engaging activities for all ages.

Experience a patriotic flag-raising ceremony and a reading of the Declaration of Independence led by local elected officials. Enjoy food trucks, live entertainment, and music throughout the day, including performances at the Courthouse Gazebo and the Main Street stage.

As evening sets in, join us for a beloved Brevard tradition—an old-fashioned street dance featuring Whitewater Bluegrass Company. Known for their spirited blend of Appalachian, bluegrass, and mountain music, the band will keep the crowd dancing well into the evening.

The celebration concludes with the Fireworks Extravaganza. Fireworks will be visible from locations throughout downtown, including Main Street, Jailhouse Hill, and the Courthouse lawn. The community is also welcome to view the show from Brevard College’s campus, though there will be no official programming on-site.

Join us for a full day of community, music, and celebration in downtown Brevard!

Sponsors

A logo for Transylvania County, North Carolina, featuring a mountainous landscape with waterfalls and a setting sun. The text reads "Land of Waterfalls" above the mountains and "Transylvania County North Carolina" below.
a logo for explore brevard
Black and white logo of Looking Glass Realty featuring a stylized mountain silhouette above the company name in bold letters.

Schedule

Friday, July 4, 2025

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Transylvania County Cruisers Classic Car Show

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Raising of the Flag & Reading of the Declaration of Independence

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Live Music Gazebo at the Courthouse

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Rocky’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Old-Time Street Dance

9:00 pm -

Fireworks Extravaganza

Sponsored by

Black and white logo of Looking Glass Realty featuring a stylized mountain silhouette above the company name in bold letters.

Music

Friday, July 4, 2025

Keturah Allgood smiles in large green hat.

Keturah Allgood

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Enjoy the soulful sounds of local favorite Keturah Allgood as she brings her signature blend of folk, blues, and Americana to the Gazebo at the Courthouse. With heartfelt lyrics and rich vocals, Keturah sets the perfect tone for a relaxed summer afternoon in downtown Brevard. Bring a chair, grab a snack, and soak in the music!

Whitewater Bluegrass Company band stands smiling with their instruments; banjo, guitar, fiddle, and mandolin

Whitewater Bluegrass Company

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Join Independence Day the Brevard way—with an old-fashioned street dance! We’re thrilled to welcome Whitewater Bluegrass Company, a beloved regional band known for their lively blend of bluegrass, country, and mountain music that gets everyone on their feet.

For decades, Brevard has kept the tradition of community street dances alive—where locals and visitors alike come together to dance under the stars, share in the joy of music, and celebrate our Appalachian roots. Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for an unforgettable evening of toe-tapping fun and mountain spirit!

Vendors

Food Vendors

Main Street will be decked out with offerings from an array of delicious cuisines,  ensuring there’s a meal and tasty treat for everyone, including our downtown businesses and eateries.  Food trucks in attendance will be:

Munchy’s

Cosmic Cotton Candy

6 Pigs Bbq

The Garden: Farm to Trailer

FroZen Monkey

Jenny’s Minis Donut Bus

FAQs

In accordance with local ordinances, pets are not allowed at special events held in the City of Brevard. Service animals are permitted as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all event attendees. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping our events safe and accessible to all members of our community.

Please see the list of available parking locations to help you out as you make your arrival plans. All locations are in Brevard, NC 28712.

W. Main St. Parking Lot (just past 217 W. Main, on the corner of W. Main St. and England St.)
390 Railroad Ave. (The Depot Parking Lot)
101 W. Jordan St. (Behind the old PNC Bank)
90 S. Caldwell St. (In front of the old PNC Bank)
212 S. Gaston St. (Transylvania County Library parking lot)
106 E. Morgan St. (Transylvania Public Health parking lot)
94 Gaston St. (1st Baptist Church parking lot, PAY LOT)

HANDICAPPED PARKING

A limited number of handicapped parking spaces are available upon request. Please reach out to the HOB office to reserve your spot. Email requests to [email protected].

BIKING

Enjoy free bike parking at Earth Mountain Bicycle, located at 66 East Main Street from 12:00 – 4:00 PM. Bring your own lock for convenient and secure parking while you explore the event. Brought to you by the Brevard Bike Alliance!

No outside alcohol, please! Visitors can purchase beverages from any licensed and participating business in The District and walk anywhere within the event footprint.
All visitors who wish to leave a business with an alcoholic beverage must have a Social District Sticker with the business name, date, and time of purchase. No exceptions!
On-premise service within a business does not require a sticker for enjoyment.