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🇺🇸 Stars, Stripes & Mountain Nights

Celebrating America's 250th in the Cashiers Area

July 2–5, 2026

This Independence Week, trade crowded beaches and city traffic for cool mountain evenings, breathtaking scenery, and four unforgettable community celebrations in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Stars, Stripes & Mountain Nights brings together the best of Cashiers, Sapphire, and Glenville for four days of music, fireworks, family fun, and small-town traditions that capture the spirit of America.

🎶 Thursday, July 2

Cashiers Valley Community Chorus Concert
Kick off the holiday weekend at Lewis Hall at The Village Green with an inspiring evening of patriotic and Americana music performed by one of the region's favorite community traditions.

🎆 Friday, July 3

Fireworks Extravaganza at The Village Green
Gather with friends and family for an evening of live entertainment, community spirit, and a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the Cashiers sky.

🇺🇸 Saturday, July 4

Yankee Doodle Dandy Day at Sapphire Valley Resort
Celebrate Independence Day with classic family activities, games, music, food, and festive fun for all ages.

🎇 Sunday, July 5

Gala Boat Parade 8:00 - 9:00

Fireworks Over Lake Glenville 9:30
Cap off the weekend with one of Western North Carolina's most beloved traditions as fireworks sparkle over the state's highest lake east of the Mississippi.

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or enjoying a stay in the mountains, Stars, Stripes & Mountain Nights offers the perfect opportunity to experience the charm, hospitality, and natural beauty of the Cashiers area while celebrating America's 250th birthday.

Make plans to stay for all four days—and discover why summer in the mountains is unlike anywhere else.