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Location:

Big Stone Gap

Date:

June 27th  – July 4, 2025

Description:

🎆 BIG STONE GAP’S INDEPENDENCE EXTRAVAGANZA 2025! 🎆

Join us for a week-long celebration from June 27th to July 4th as Big Stone Gap decks out in red, white, and blue to honor our nation’s independence! Enjoy live music, delicious food from SW Virginia vendors, games, inflatables, races, contests, and more—culminating in our spectacular 4th of July Parade and a massive outdoor concert at Bullitt Park, ending with one of the region’s most dazzling fireworks displays!

📅 EVENT SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, JUNE 27th

SATURDAY, JUNE 28th

  • Hawaiian Luau Block Party at the Visitor Center | 5 PM–11 PM
    Don your best Hawaiian attire and enjoy DJ JP’s rooftop beats, a giant sandbox, snow cones, food trucks, music, cornhole, games, contests, and prizes!

  • Pickleball Tournament Sponsored by 404 Cafe & Creamery
    Show off your skills and compete for glory!

SUNDAY, JUNE 29th

  • Far Fetched PetQuarters Annual Pet Show/Contest at Miners Park Stage
    Bring your beloved pet—whether they walk, fly, crawl, or swim—to compete for amazing prizes and trophies!

MONDAY, JUNE 30th

  • TBD Sports Event
    Stay tuned for details on an exciting sports event!

TUESDAY, JULY 1st

  • Country Kitchen Annual Dessert Baking & Hotdog Eating Contest
    Indulge your sweet tooth or test your appetite in these delicious competitions!

  • DJ Night and Cornhole Tournament at the Visitor Center
    Enjoy music and friendly competition under the stars!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2nd

THURSDAY, JULY 3rd

FRIDAY, JULY 4th

  • Gap Partnership Pancake & Mimosa Breakfast at the Visitor Center | 8 AM–11 AM
    Start Independence Day with a delicious breakfast!

  • 4th of July Freedom 5K at the Visitor Center | 9 AM
    Day-of registration begins at 8 AM. Get your run in before the festivities!

  • 4th of July Parade through Wood Ave | 4 PM
    Celebrate with the community in our patriotic parade!

  • Independence Day Celebration at Bullitt Park | 4 PM–11 PM
    $5 entry fee; kids 12 and under free. Enjoy food trucks, inflatables, a cornhole tournament, wine/beer garden, and live music starting at 4 PM with Scratch River, followed by Kennedy Faith, leading up to Those Guys! Hosted by DJ Jahmal Potter. The night concludes with one of the best fireworks displays in SW Virginia at dusk!

For more information, contact us at (276) 523-2303 or email tourism@bigstonegap.org.

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