Enjoy a full weekend of festivities across the Highlands, Cashiers, Sapphire Valley, and Lake Glenville areas.
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Fireworks at dark)
Location: The Village Green Of Cashiers (160 Frank Allen Rd)
Details: Free community event with live music by Commodore Fox, food trucks, and craft beer. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. No personal tents or dogs permitted.
Time: Activities start at noon; Fireworks at dark
Location: Town Ballfield / Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park
Details: Traditional field games and a hot dog lunch during the day, followed by a spectacular pyrotechnic display over the mountain town at night.
Time: Starts at 10:00 AM
Location: Sapphire Valley Resort (127B Cherokee Trail)
Details: All-day family festival featuring live music, food, bounce houses, pony rides, and gem mining. Note: No major night fireworks are hosted here; attendees head to nearby Cashiers or Highlands for evening displays.
Time: Boat Parade at 8:00 PM; Fireworks at ~9:30 PM
Location: Launched from The Pointe (West side of Lake Glenville)
Details: Spectacular display reflecting off the water. Best viewed by boat or from land at The Pines Recreation Area near the Glenville Dam.
| Location | Date (2026) | Main Highlight | Best Viewpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | Friday, July 3 | Live music - local food trucks | Village Green Commons Lawn |
| Highlands | Saturday, July 4 | Family field games - town fireworks | Downtown / Town Ballfield |
| Sapphire Valley | Saturday, July 4 | Daytime resort activities - live music | Resort Grounds (Daytime only) |
| Lake Glenville | Sunday, July 5 | Boat parade - fireworks over water | On a boat or at The Pines Recreation Area |