Macon County's America 250 Celebration

July 3rd & July 4th

The Macon County 250th Committee invites you to join with us as we commemorate America's 250th Anniversary with a two day celebration ... July 3rd & July 4th!!

See the schedule below for both days!

Please Note: This page will be updated often as the date approaches. Updates will also be posted on our Facebook page.


FRIDAY, JULY 3RD

SPORTING EVENTS AT THE PARKER MEADOWS COMPLEX 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
4306 Patton Road, Franklin, NC 28734

5 on 5 Whiffle Ball Tournament

Kickball Tournament 2 divisions (Open Team and Business/Family)

Float and Run Event

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Watermelon Eating Contest - 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.

There will also be Food Trucks on hand!

If you have questions or would like to preregister call 828-349-2090.

 

Jason Passmore and Rock Holler Concert July 3 2026 Downtown Franklin NC

6:00 p.m. - MAIN STREET FRANKLIN

FREE CONCERT ON THE SQUARE featuring Jason Passmore and Rock Holler!


SATURDAY, JULY 4TH

FRANKLIN’S JULY 4TH CELEBRATION from 10:00am to 2:00pm - Main Street

(click or tap for additional information)

Patriotic Parade, Contests, FREE Watermelon (as long as it lasts) & More!


MACON COUNTY RECREATION PARK BEGINNING AT 4:00pm - FUN & FIREWORKS IN THE PARK!

Food Trucks - Wood Fired Grill, 828 Cafe, Ricco's Tacos, Hotdog Cart, Red's Lemonade, M's Ice Cream, Slice Wrap and Roll, Blessed Soul, 6 Pigs BBQ, Franklin Fire Hotdogs and Sweet Caroline's Ice Cream!

Face Painting
Inflatables (Bounce house, Slide & more!)
Tie Dyeing
Fairy Hair
Re-enactors
LIVE MUSIC
Cornhole
Historical Games (Sack Races, Hoop & Stick, and more!)

 

Braden Rumfelt July 4th Concert Franklin NC

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - Headlined by Braden Rumfelt of American Idol

4:00 p.m. • Blue Jazz
5:05 p.m. • Darren Nicholson
6:15 p.m. • Low Tide
7:30 p.m. • Carolina 441
8:30 p.m. • Braden Rumfelt
9:40 p.m. • Military Tribute
9:55 p.m. • National Anthem by Braden Rumfelt

 

Fireworks Display with Music at 10:00pm (click or tap for additional information)

The all aerial fireworks show will begin at 10:00pm and will be produced again this year by Munerlyn Pyrotechnics. There will be great viewing up from many locations outside the Macon County Rec Park as well.

 

All Events Presented by the Macon County 250th Committee in partnership with the Town of Franklin, Macon County, Macon County Fair Association and the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce. Financial support from the Franklin & Nantahala TDC.

 

 

The Macon County America 250 Committee would like to express our deep appreciation to the businesses and organizations who are co-sponsoring this historic event in Franklin, NC.

Macon County NC America 250 Sponsors and Presenters

 

 

Parking & Shuttle Rides

Parking will be available at the recreation park in several areas, but will be limited. Parking is NOT allowed except where indicated. Designated Handicapped Parking will be at the Rec Park Pool. 

FREE Shuttle Service will be available to the Macon County Recreation Park (see map below) at several locations. Shuttles will run from 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Shuttle Service will resume following the conclusion of the Fireworks Display. The last shuttle will run at 11:00 p.m.

Westgate Plaza - 395 Westgate Plaza
Franklin High School - 100 Panther Drive
Macon County Library - 149 Siler Farm Road
Southwestern Community College - 320 Industrial Park Loop

If you will be visiting from out of town and utilizing GPS, all zip codes are 28734.

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

RULES FOR ATTENDEES TO THE MACON COUNTY REC PARK:

We want everyone to have a good time, but to also be safe and considerate of others.

  • NO Drones in the park or in fireworks fallout zone area.

    NO Alcoholic Beverages allowed.

  • NO Fireworks are allowed in the park ... this includes sparklers, firecrackers and poppers.

  • Once the fireworks are onsite NO ONE is allowed in the safety or fallout zone. Scroll down for more information on this topic.

    We recommend leaving pets at home but if bringing ... ALL PETS Must be on Leashes at All TIMES.

  • Both the Franklin Police and Macon County Sheriff's Departments will be on site monitoring activities.

     

Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics Fireworks Over Franklin North Carolina

Fireworks In the Park
Produced by Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics

We are pleased to be working again with Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics to produce our 250th Anniversary fireworks display for 2026.

Munnerlyn is unrivaled in their pyrotechnic artistry, incorporating the newest and best technologies in the industry into their amazing displays.

There will be an even larger show this year for the America 250 Celebration!!

Town of Franklin NC Fireworks Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION


On July 4th, a secure perimeter or safety zone will be located around the fireworks display site at the Macon County Fairgrounds throughout the day and evening.

Once the fireworks are on site, there will be NO admittance by any unauthorized personnel inside the perimeter or safety zone. This area will be clearly marked and only authorized personnel will be allowed.

Spectators are not allowed to park or view the show within this safety zone.

All vehicles parked in the restricted area will be towed.

Please Note: This page will be updated often as the date approaches. Updates will also be posted on our Facebook page.