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Happy Birthday America
Charlottesville’s favorite Fourth of July event! Gather your friends and family and come celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with us. We’ve got front row seats for the C’ville Spectacular fireworks show! We are delighted to be a sponsor of this year’s fireworks and look forward to seeing you here.
Live Music
The Mellow Dramatics
6–9 PM
Classic rock hits from the 60s through the 90s, including Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, the Rolling Stones, and more.
Food Trucks
Snacks & Beverages
We’ll have mouthwatering ice cream, apple cider donuts, and fresh-picked peaches available!
The Carter Mountain Wine Shop and the Bold Rock Taproom will be open for adult beverages.
If you have already purchased a Happy Birthday America 2026 ticket and would like to make changes, you may do so until 11:59 PM the day before the event. Tickets are non-refundable.
Please note:
- Gates open for the event at 5:30 PM. Orchard closes at 9:30 PM.
- Carter Mountain Orchard has no control over and is not responsible for the quality and length of the fireworks shows in the area.
- Please review our policies prior to reserving your tickets: Visitor Guidelines.
- Outside food and beverages, dogs or other pets, and smoking are not permitted.
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