July 4th Events in Winston-Salem

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 2026

Tribute Concert | Saturday, June 27 | 7-9 PM | Shallowford Square

• Presentation of colors by the American Legion Post 522, live music by On the Border (Eagles tribute band), and food trucks
• Cost | Free

Kids Patriotic Painting | Tuesday, June 30 | 1 PM | Wine & Design

• Paint a puppy decked out in red, white, and blue
• Cost | $25

4th of July Celebration | Thursday, July 2 | 6 PM | Rural Hall Town Hall

• Food trucks and fireworks
• Cost | Free

America’s 250th Celebration Dash Games | Thursday, July 2 – Saturday, July 4 | 6:30 PM | Truist Stadium

• The Winston-Salem Dash plays the Greenville Drive with special events like Boston Tea Party Night on Thursday and fireworks shows on Friday and Saturday
• Cost | Tickets start at $22

Patriotic Painting | Friday, July 3 | 7 PM | Wine & Design

• Paint a patriotic gnome
• Cost | $38

Freedom Fest | Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 | Whiskey Taps and Tails Saloon

• Listen to 6 bands perform
• Cost | $10 for both days

Camel City Shake | Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 | The Ramkat

• 2 nights of live music
• Cost | $23 for each night

Wise Man Weekend | Friday, July 3 – Sunday, July 5 | Wise Man Brewing

• Live music, food trucks, shaved ice, face painting, and more
• Cost | Free

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

• Readings of the Declaration of Independence, guided tours, bucket brigade fire drills, historic games, and live music
• Cost | Most activities are free

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

• Run or walk in the Rotary Club of Kernersville’s annual race
• Cost | $35

Kernersville Parade | Saturday, July 4 | 9 AM | Downtown Kernersville

• Watch Kernersville’s longstanding traditional 4th of July parade
• Starts at Kernersville Elementary School, ends at Pinnacle Bank
• Cost | Free

America’s Birthday Bash | Saturday, July 4 | 11 AM – 4:30 PM | Kaleideum

• Painting activities, sensory-friendly fireworks, drone demonstrations, and a bike parade in Libery Plaza
• Cost | Price of museum admission

Semiquincentennial Stroll | Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5 | Times vary | MUSE Winston-Salem

• Take a walking tour through Winston-Salem’s history, from our colonial roots to the present day
• Cost | $30

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

• Live music, games, kids’ art activity, and potluck dishes
• Cost | Free

Dogs for Dogs | Saturday, July 4 | 12:30-4:30 PM | Fiddlin’ Fish

• Hot dog (and veggie dog) cookout fundraiser for Forsyth Humane Society
• Cost | Cost of purchase

Red, White, and Booze | Saturday, July 4 | 12 PM – 2 AM | Dive Bar

• Themed drinks and party games like beer pong and flip cup
• Cost | Cost of purchase

4th of July Picnic | Saturday, July 4 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Hanes Park

• BBQ, fried chicken, drinks provided; guests can bring sides and desserts
• Cost | Free

Red, White & Breathe | Saturday, July 4 | 5 PM – 2 AM | Breathe Cocktail Lounge

• Dance to music from every decade
• Cost | Free

Tiki Talk | Saturday, July 4 | 12-6 PM | easytalk

• Casual party with cookout, kiddie pools, and cocktails
• Cost | Free

Dance Social | Saturday, July 4 | 8-11:30 PM | Best of Ballroom Dance Studio

• Dance to the West Coast Swing with Greensboro Westies
• Cost | $15

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

• Patriotic-themed outdoor concert
• Cost | Free

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

• Live music, 10+ food trucks, face painting, and fireworks show
• Cost | Free

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

• Earl’s 4th annual hot dog eating contest
• $2 hot dogs all day
• Cost | Free

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

• The Carolina Disco Turkeys play the Uwharrie Wampus Cats, followed by a fireworks show
• Cost | $13

4th of July Celebration | Saturday, July 4 | 6:30-10:30 PM | Davie County Community Park

• Live music, food trucks, and fireworks show
• Cost | Free

4th of July Celebration | Saturday, July 4 | Downtown Yadkinville | 10 AM – 10 PM

• Parade, food trucks, kid zone, vendor market, live music, and fireworks show
• Cost | Free

Piedmont Pops | Sunday, July 5 | Incendiary Brewing | 7:30 PM

• Piedmont Wind Symphony performs patriotic tunes and iconic American music
• Cost | Free

Salem Band Concert | Tuesday, July 7 | 7:30 PM | Clemmons First Baptist Church

• Patriotic-themed outdoor concert
• Cost | Free