Straight out of Norman Rockwell!! On a hot 4th (this year celebrated on the 6th) head to the NC Mountains for some relief! Join the town of Blowing Rock for games, music, and fun! Free entertainment all day, plus the best small-town Main Street parade you’ll find anywhere. All events take place in downtown Blowing Rock, except the fireworks which will be held at the Blowing Rock Country Club. The public is welcome at the Club for the special event. Find the games and music in Memorial Park on Main Street. Here’s the schedule for the 2018 celebration (times subject to change): Friday, July 6th, 2018: 6-8pm: Park Dance in Memorial Park with Summer Daze Band Saturday, July 7th, 2018: 9am-until: Adult Horse Shoe Tournament (18 years & up, prizes awarded) Noon – 1:30 pm: Live music with Brian Collins 2pm: Independence Day Parade 3 pm – 4 pm: Live Music with the Cockman Family 3:30-4:30: Park Games (prizes awarded for 1st and 2nd place in all games!) Games for all ages in the park (egg relay race, sack races, water balloon toss, watermelon eating contest, face painting). 9pm: Fireworks at the Blowing Rock Country Club Sunday, July 8th, 2018: Watauga Community Band concert in Memorial Park