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Hayesville – July 4th Parade and Freedom Festival
July 4 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
July 4th Parade and Freedom Festival | 9 AM – 1 PM
Fireworks are typically held near Chatuge Dam. Watch from your boat, the Chatuge Dam parking lot, the Clay County Recreation Area or Gibson Cove Campground.
Join us for an old-fashioned parade around the square in downtown Hayesville with family fun games following the parade. Bring your lawn chairs.
Parade entry applications need to be handed in at the Chamber of Commerce at 96 Sanderson Street or call for information at 828-389-3704.
Each Summer, the 2nd weekend of July, CCHAC hosts The Festival On The Square, beginning with a Friday night street dance, and continuing Saturday and Sunday with artist displays, music, and food. The Festival typically features over 80 local and out of state artists, with their original creations for sale. The Festival has become a town tradition that brings free entertainment and arts to the lawns of the Courthouse, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
This year’s Festival will start with our traditional Friday Night Street Dance on July 11th, 2025, at 7 pm.
The 2-day Art Festival will take place July 12th, 10 AM – 5PM, and July 13th, 10 AM – 4 PM.
These vendor creations bring the crowds and along with our sponsors, dedicated volunteers and staff, and fantastic entertainment all three days, we are able to bring another year of educational, fun and unique programs to our community.
