Events

Join Mount Airy Parks & Recreation for the Annual Community Slip n’ Slide on July 2 from 5–7:30 p.m. on Cherry Street Lawn. Celebrate America 250 with a giant slip n’ slide, music, fun from B-Dazzle Productions, and classic favorites like hot dogs and s’mores. Bring the whole family for an evening of summer fun, community spirit, and patriotic celebration in downtown Mount Airy.

Join us on Thursday, July 2 at 3:00 PM on the Historic Courthouse Lawn at the Surry County Historic Courthouse, 114 W. Atkins Street, Dobson, NC, to honor Surry County's Revolutionary War Veterans. Witness the inspiring display of 1,198 American flags flying proudly as we commemorate the sacrifices and legacy of our nation's founding heroes. See you at the corner of Crutchfield and Kapp Streets.

Celebrate **Fourth of July weekend** at the Blackmon Amphitheatre Outdoor Summer Concert Series with The Legacy Motown Revue, featuring the timeless hits of The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Drifters, The Jacksons, Earth, Wind & Fire, and more, brought to life with spectacular vocals, choreography, and a powerhouse six-piece horn band.

Celebrate Independence Day in style at FreedomFest! Join us at Elkin Municipal Park for a fantastic Fourth of July event filled with family-friendly fun. Enjoy a day packed with exciting activities, including live music, delicious food vendors, games, and more.

Celebrate Independence Day weekend with an evening of live music in Downtown Mount Airy as the Grateful Dead Tribute takes over Market Street on Friday, July 3, starting at 7:00 PM.

Experience an unforgettable night of live rock music at the Blackmon Amphitheatre Outdoor Summer Concert Series as Ridzo Revival delivers electrifying performances, powerful vocals, and high-energy entertainment that will have audiences dancing all evening.

Cruise into Pilot Mountain’s Main Street for classic cars, food trucks, local drinks, and live beach music from Gary Lowder & Smokin' Hot—an upbeat mix of soul, R&B, funk, and more.

Celebrating our nation's independence for 53 years in Mountain Park, NC, USA!

Make your way to Downtown Mount Airy for the Fourth of July Parade & Celebration on July 4th at 11am! The event will begin with a reading from the Declaration of Independence at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History.

Head over to Veterans Memorial Park for food trucks, music, and family activities! The gates open at 5:00 PM with the main fireworks display lighting up the sky around dark (typically 9:00 PM to 9:30 PM).

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History on July 4, 2026. This family-friendly Independence Day event features living history reenactments, historical interpreters, interactive activities, a public Reading of the Declaration of Independence, and parade viewing. Join the community for a patriotic day of history, heritage, and celebration in Mount Airy, North Carolina.

Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the Mount Airy Independence Day Parade at Red, White, & View on July 4, 2026. Your ticket includes an Americana-themed lunch, museum admission, and a comfortable, crowd-free parade experience. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!