63rd Annual Fabulous 4th of July Festival Downtown Columbus
July 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Enjoy a Star-Spangled celebration on Saturday, July 4th from 10am-10pm in downtown, Columbus.
Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. Festivities include live music, local vendors and crafts, delicious food, exhibits, thrilling amusement rides and a spectacular fireworks display.
Live music starting at 10am, Antique Car Show on Gibson Street, adjacent to the courthouse, 10am-2:30pm, vote for your favorite classic car. Enjoy dunking booth, water games, amusement rides and more.
The grand finale will take place at 9:45pm when the Silver Travis band will perform the Star-Spangled Banner leading into a spectacular 20 minute fireworks display.’
Misdemeanor plays 8:30-9:45 PM.
Misdemeanor plays the National Anthem at 9:43 PM.
Fabulous Fireworks!!! – 9:45 PM – 20 minute fireworks display
2026 Schedule for Day
– Kids Games – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Stearns’s Gym lawn
– Car Show – 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
– House of Flags/Polk County Museum – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
– Polk County Farmer’s Market – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM – On Feagan corner (Hwy 108 and Houston Rd)
– Carnival rides 10AM-10PM
– Stage
– 10:00 AM – Post colors – Polk County Honor Guard
– 10:00 AM – Invocation – Pastor Caple
– 10:00 AM – Star Spangled Banner – Anita Williamson
– 10:05 AM ET – Mayor McCool – Welcome and Opening Remarks
– 10:10 – 11:00 AM – Mark Queen & Greg Trollinger – fabulous guitar and banjo group playing traditional bluegrass and other favorites
– 11:00 – 12:00 PM – Bobby Wynn – beautiful original guitar and vocals from contemporary, Folk, and Celtic influences
– 12:00 – 12:30 PM – Veteran’s Hour. Veteran’s presentations and group singing patriotic songs.
– 12:30 – 1:15 PM – Polk County Historical Society – Polk County and the Fight for Independence
– 1:15 – 2:15 PM – The Hodge Sister’s – Heartfelt and Warm Family Gospel
– 2:30 – 3:30 PM – Jennifer Allsbrook – Guitar and Vocals playing Classic and Southern Rock, Rock Ballads, Folk and Originals
– 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Down Time Habit – Classic and Southern Rock
– 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Red Dog & Friends – Blues, Rock and Jazzy Swirl
– 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Blues Underground – Fun high energy Classic and Newer Rock and Funk
– 8:30 – 9:35 PM – Misdemeanor – Southern and Classic Rock, Funk, Blues, and Soul hits
– 9:35 – 9:40 PM – ‘Star Spangled Banner’ Sponsor – El Campesino
– 9:40 – 9:43 PM – Tribute to the 250th 4th of July – Polk County Historical Society
– 9:43 – Star Spangled Banner – Misdemeanor
– 9:45 – Fabulous Fireworks!!!
For additional information visit: https://www.columbusnc.com
