The Blue Ridge lights up under a blazing night sky during this event held at Liberty Lake Park. Also part of the celebration is music, food and face painting. Admission is free. This event takes place towards the end of July and includes string music, contests and costumed interpreters. At Radford's Bisset Park you'll find gospel music, craft shows, food vendors and fireworks.
All events take place along the New River and are free.
This is the largest such event in the New River Valley. It is held around the second weekend in July and includes various horse breeds. This is the largest Independence Day spectacle in the Alleghany Highlands.