Get ready, Cherokee County! This July 4th, Downtown Murphy, NC will come alive for Cherokee County’s own America 250 Heritage Festival! This will be celebration of our heritage, community spirit, and good old-fashioned Independence Day fun!Enjoy live cultural performances, music, local restaurant and retail specials, and family fun that honors our rich history while looking toward the future.Big news for 2026…
Fireworks will be launched right from Downtown Murphy! That means the best views are right in the heart of our hometown—grab your lawn chairs, your friends, and your patriotic spirit!But that’s not all…
The celebration starts early! On July 3rd, don’t miss Cherokee County’s first-ever Drone Show, lighting up the night sky with a high-tech tribute to our heritage and freedom. Two nights of unforgettable celebration. One proud community.Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to make history in Downtown Murphy!
- Friday July 3rd: Drone Show in Konehete Veterans Park at dark
- Saturday July 4th: 4pm-Dark: Cherokee County America 250 Heritage Festival in Downtown Murphy
We have a packed-out stage schedule from 4pm to Fireworks.
Come out to honor our veterans, enjoy Cherokee Tribal song and dance, soak of stories of the past, and jam out to some Appalachian music!
Several locations are available to parking during the festival hours. Parking is listed with closest options first:
- Public Parking Lot on Bill Hughes Avenue
- United Community Bank
- Nantahala Bank
- 1st Citizens Bank
- County Parking Lot (corner of S Church and W Central)
- Street Parking outside the road closure area
- L&N Depot (do not block Depot St)
- Hiwassee Street Boat Ramp
- 409 Building
- Konehete Park
- River Walk Trailheads
- Murphy's 1st Baptist Church
