From historic celebrations and patriotic concerts to baseball, fireworks, and parades, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in Winston-Salem. Whether you’re looking for a full day of festivities, an evening of live entertainment, or a unique way to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, you’ll find plenty of options just a short drive from Brookberry Farm.
July 1-5
The Dash America 250 Week. Gates at 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m. The city’s hometown team are going all-in for July 4th with a week of patriotic salutes, family fun, themed jerseys, and post-game fireworks at Truist Stadium. Tickets start at $14. Highlights include:
- July 2 | Boston Tea Party Night – Live reenactors, themed entertainment, and postgame fireworks.
- July 3 | Americana Night – A nostalgic salute featuring retro-inspired entertainment and fireworks.
- July 4 | 250th Celebration – The main event, featuring a pregame flyover and the city’s official fireworks show.
July 2–5
1776: The Musical. Presented by Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance, this Broadway hit takes a witty, humanizing look at America’s founding fathers. Showtimes vary by day. Where: Theatre Alliance, 50 W. Sixth St. Cost: $23–$2
July 4
America’s Birthday Bash. Kaleideum, downtown’s hands-on learning museum, celebrates America’s 250th birthday with patriotic crafts, sensory-friendly fireworks in the Digital Dome, and the crowd-favorite Red, White & Bike scooter and bike parade through Liberty Plaza. There will also be hands-on art activities, drone demos, and more. Cost: Included with admission ($12); free for members.
July 4
Independence Day in Old Salem. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary where North Carolina held its first recorded Independence Day celebration. The day features hands-on activities, live music, guided tours, scavenger hunts, historic trades demonstrations, and multiple readings of the Declaration of Independence Cost: Included with Old Salem admission.
July 4
Salem Band Stars & Stripes Concert. 7:30 p.m. Cap off the holiday with a free outdoor concert in Old Salem as the Salem Band—the nation’s oldest continuous mixed-wind ensemble—performs patriotic favorites and two world-premiere works commissioned for America 250. Pre-concert jazz begins at 6:45 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Where: Salem Square in Old Salem. Cost: Free.
Event details courtesy of Visit Winston-Salem.
