Heart of Brevard

2026 America 250 Celebration
2026-07-03 17:00 - 2026-07-04 22:00 (America/New_York)
Celebrate Independence Day in downtown Brevard with an expanded two-day celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Festivities begin on Friday, July 3, 2026, with an evening street festival on East Main Street featuring local vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, and live music—setting the stage for a full day of community celebration on July 4.
On Saturday, July 4, downtown will come alive with a full street festival from morning through evening. The day begins with the Transylvania County Farmers Market and continues with craft, retail, food, and nonprofit vendors throughout downtown. Visitors can enjoy live music, a classic car show, a youth bike parade, and family activities including a foam party and mini golf. Patriotic traditions will also take center stage with a flag raising ceremony, a reading from the Declaration of Independence, and a community birthday cake celebration.
Additional highlights include a beer garden, Rocky’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, an old-time street dance with live bluegrass music, and plenty of opportunities to explore downtown shopping and dining. The evening concludes with live music leading into a spectacular fireworks display after dark.
Event details and times are still being finalized, and additional programming may be announced as plans continue to develop.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us in the heart of downtown Brevard for a memorable community celebration of 250 years of American independence
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2026 Brevard Plein Air
2026-09-14 08:00 - 2026-09-19 17:00
Join us for the sixth annual Brevard Plein Air Festival — a week-long celebration of live painting, local landmarks, and creative energy right here in Transylvania County.
What’s plein air? It simply means “painting outside.” Throughout the week, you’ll see artists set up their easels all over the county — from downtown sidewalks and favorite local businesses to sweeping mountain views, waterfalls, and hidden scenic spots. Every piece is painted on-site and inspired by the places we know and love.
Artists Apply Here
