Welcome to Murphy, NC! Enjoy live cultural performances and music on Center Stage, local restaurant and retail specials, bounce houses, slides and family fun that honors our rich history while looking toward the future. Town Square will be open for pedestrians to enjoy walking the streets, stopping to enjoy the lawns and chairs as you take in Center Stage with a full line up of entertainment.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, picnic blankets, your friends, and your patriotic spirit!
We have a packed-out stage schedule from 6pm 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
