No matter where in the Upcountry you are around July 4th, there is sure to be a celebration near you, with or without fireworks. From carnivals to multi-day events, we hope this list has helped you pick the best event for your holiday visit.
Greer Freedom Blast happens June 28 and features Team Fastrax Skydiving, a military tribute, a rib eating contest, live music and fireworks!
July 4th Celebration at Big Water Marina & Campground. Lake Hartwell’s best display of fireworks, live music, food trucks, and fun! June 28.
Fountain Inn Fireworks Spectacular with live music performances, food trucks, kids entertainment and fireworks. July 3 at 6pm.
Fireworks at Unity Park is a spectacular fireworks show in a beautiful 60-acre park on July 3 from 6 to 10 pm. Come early, bring a blanket and picnic dinner.
Love My Liberty 2025 Don’t miss this three-day extravaganza, July 3-5, with carnival rides, food vendors, live music, and fireworks!! Free admission and fun for all, with tickets and wristbands available to purchase on-site for those attending the carnival rides.
Simpsonville Simply Freedom Fest is free to attend and will feature a concert by the Eli Young Band | Corey Smith | DJ Slim McGraw, followed by a fireworks show. July 3 at 6pm.
At Hillbilly Day, you won’t find any fireworks, but at one of the oldest festivals in the state, you’ll find clogging, square dancing, country and bluegrass music, crafts, food, soap making and old-time games. Take a break from the same old 4th of July routine and head to Mountain Rest. Free admission and parking. July 4, 9am-3pm.
Red, White and Boom! Spartanburg’s fireworks show will be in Fifth Third Park after the Spartanburgers baseball game on July 4. Free admission, field is first come, first served.
Historic Easley 4th of July Celebration Live music, craft vendors, food trucks, a Kids Zone, a spectacular fireworks show…all free! July 3-4.
Independence Day Celebration in Seneca with live music, waterslides, games for kids and an award winning fireworks show. Free admission for a day of fun. July 4 at 6pm.
Celebration of Freedom at Cowpens National Battlefield. Historic weapons demonstrations, battlefield walks, reading of the Declaration of Independence, kids activities and more. July 5, 9am – 4pm.