General admission is free, but some events cost extra. Independence Celebration Va. Rt. This is not your typical Fourth of July party. At Poplar Forest, interpreters will portray the lives of local citizenry during Thomas Jefferson's time. The fun includes early 19th-century craft demonstrations, music, wagon rides and a lot of food.
Admission is free.
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.