Events

July 4th Events in Winston-Salem

Christy Bellis

June 25, 2025

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day? We’ve rounded up July 4th events in Winston-Salem! Take a look at these local festivities with fireworks, live music, and more.

Updated June 2025

Fireworks at Truist Stadium, one of 12+ July 4th events in Winston-Salem — *Photo courtesy of Winston-Salem Dash*

Rock Out the Quarry | Fri, June 27 | 7-10 PM | The Quarry at Grant Park

Live music by The Phase Band, food trucks, and drone show finale
Cost | Free

Tribute Concert | Sat, June 28 | 7-9 PM | Shallowford Square

Presentation of colors by the American Legion Post 522 and live music by On the Border, an Ultimate Eagles tribute band
Cost | Free

Independence Day Dash Game | Thurs, July 3 | 6:30 PM | Truist Stadium

The Winston-Salem Dash plays the Hub City Spartanburgers, followed by a fireworks show
Cost | Tickets start at $17

Old Salem | Fri, July 4 | Various activities throughout the day

Readings of the Declaration of Independence, fire bucket brigade, firearm demonstrations, live music, and historic games
Cost | $30 admission for adults, $16 admission for children

5K Run | Fri, July 4 | 8 AM | 211 Broad St, Kernersville

Run or walk in The Rotary Club of Kernersville’s annual race
Cost | $35 entry fee; prices increase after June 30

Kernersville Parade | Fri, July 4 | 9 AM | Kernersville Elementary School

Watch Kernersville’s longstanding traditional 4th of July parade
Cost | Free

Red, White, and Bike | Fri, July 4 | 10 AM – 12 PM | Kaleideum

Bike decoration followed by parade in Liberty Plaza
Cost | Price of admission

Potluck Picnic | Fri, July 4 | 12 PM | Miller Park

Live music, games, and potluck dishes
Cost | Free

Booyah! Live | Fri, July 4 | 1 PM | Old Nick Williams Distillery

Live music and food trucks
Cost | Tickets start at $5

Burgers for Dogs | Fri, July 4 | 1-5 PM | Fiddlin’ Fish

Cookout fundraiser for Forsyth Humane Society
Cost | Free to attend

Best Dressed Contest | Fri, July 4 | 2 PM | Divine Llama Vineyards

Compete for the most patriotic clothing
Cost | Free to attend

Patriotic Painting | Fri, July 4 | 5 PM | Wine & Design

Create a painting of a vintage flag
Cost | $38

Bolt, White, and Blue Stadium Party | Fri, July 4 | 6-10 PM | Truist Stadium

Live music, inflatable games, Kids Zone, and fireworks show
Cost | $12

Salem Band Concert | Fri, July 4 | 7:30 PM | Salem Square

Patriotic-themed outdoor concert
Cost | Free

Town of Kernersville | Fri, July 4 | 5-9:30 PM | Kernersville Elementary School, Raiders Field

Live music from Alek Ottaway, food trucks, and fireworks show
Cost | Free

Hot Dog Contest | Fri, July 4 | 4 PM | Earl’s

Earl’s third annual hot dog eating contest
Cost | Free entry

Carolina Disco Turkeys Baseball | Fri, July 4 | 6:30 PM | Couch Ballpark

The Carolina Disco Turkeys play the Marion Hungry Mothers, followed by a fireworks show
First 250 children wearing a Little League baseball or softball jersey get in free
Cost | Tickets start at $13

ROAR Rooftop | Fri, July 4 – Sat, July 5 | ROAR