Area Independence Day Events
In addition to the annual fireworks display in Seneca at Gignilliat Field featuring a concert by The Tams, other communities are celebrating our Nation’s Independence.
July 1st thru July 4th Main Street Walhalla will host live music Friday and Saturday night, carnival rides Thursday thru Saturday evenings, and a fireworks display will cap off events on Saturday night.
In Anderson County, starting at 8:00am on Saturday, First Flight Alliance will hold “America’s 5k” with proceeds benefiting Operation Active Kids. Also on Saturday, July 3 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm, The City of Pickens will feature live music from The Carolina Beggars and a fireworks show at the Pickens Amphitheater, and in Central, from 5:00pm until 10:00pm, the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce will host Clemsonfest, with fireworks starting at 9:30pm.
You can find more about these events and others below. Again, here in Seneca, Independence Day festivities begin at 2:00pm Saturday, July 3rd at Gignilliat Field.
Oconee County
Independence Fest 2021
Who: Main Street Walhalla
Where: East Main Street in downtown Walhalla
When: Thursday, July 1 through Sunday, July 4. Times vary.
Events: Storewide sales and specials, live music, carnival rides and fireworks.
Details: $20 wristbands for carnival rides. Visit www.mainstreetwalhalla.com for more information.
Independence Fest 2021
Who: Main Street Walhalla
Where: East Main Street in downtown Walhalla
When: Thursday, July 1 through Sunday, July 4. Times vary.
Events: Storewide sales and specials, live music, carnival rides and fireworks.
Details: $20 wristbands for carnival rides. Visit www.mainstreetwalhalla.com for more information.
Independence Day Celebration
Who: City of Seneca
Where: Gignilliat Field, 621 North Townville Street, Seneca
When: Saturday, July 4 at 2 p.m.
Events: Food and drink vendors, live music, games for kids and fireworks.
Details: Free. For more information, visit the Seneca SC Events Facebook page.
Who: City of Seneca
Where: Gignilliat Field, 621 North Townville Street, Seneca
When: Saturday, July 4 at 2 p.m.
Events: Food and drink vendors, live music, games for kids and fireworks.
Details: Free. For more information, visit the Seneca SC Events Facebook page.
Salem Fireworks at the Ball Field
Who: Town of Salem
Where:Eagle Ridge School ball field
When: Sunday night, July 4th. Gates open at 8pm.
Events: Fireworks around 9:30pm
Details: Free, no pets please.
Anderson County
America’s 5k, A Fourth of July Celebration!
Who: First Flight Alliance
Where: Anderson County Courthouse, 100 S. Main St., Anderson.
When: Saturday, July 3 at 8 a.m.
Events: One-mile run starts at 8 a.m. 5k run starts at 8:30 a.m.
Details: Register online at yourfirstflight.org. Packet pickup on Friday, July 2 from noon to 6 p.m. at Carolina Wren Park in Anderson. Nurses, teachers, military and first responders run for free. All proceeds benefit Operation Active Kids. Click here for more information. https://
America’s 5k, A Fourth of July Celebration!
Who: First Flight Alliance
Where: Anderson County Courthouse, 100 S. Main St., Anderson.
When: Saturday, July 3 at 8 a.m.
Events: One-mile run starts at 8 a.m. 5k run starts at 8:30 a.m.
Details: Register online at yourfirstflight.org. Packet pickup on Friday, July 2 from noon to 6 p.m. at Carolina Wren Park in Anderson. Nurses, teachers, military and first responders run for free. All proceeds benefit Operation Active Kids. Click here for more information. https://
4th of July Weekend
Who: Big Water Marina & Campground
Where: Big Water Marina & Campground, 320 Big Water Road, Starr.
When: Saturday, July 3 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Events: Food trucks, live music and a fireworks show. The Blood Connection will also be hosting a blood drive.
Details: $10 parking fee. Free lake viewing for boaters. Blood drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Click here for more information. https://
Who: Big Water Marina & Campground
Where: Big Water Marina & Campground, 320 Big Water Road, Starr.
When: Saturday, July 3 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Events: Food trucks, live music and a fireworks show. The Blood Connection will also be hosting a blood drive.
Details: $10 parking fee. Free lake viewing for boaters. Blood drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Click here for more information. https://
First Annual Honea Path Independence Day Celebration
Who: The town of Honea Path
Where: Honea Path Recreation Department, 2 Louisiana St., Honea Path. (Some events are in different locations)
When: Saturday, July 3 starting at 11 a.m. until dark.
Events: Live music, food and drink vendors, playground, bouncy houses, retail and craft vendors, free swimming in the Chiquola pool, fireworks show and parade.
Who: The town of Honea Path
Where: Honea Path Recreation Department, 2 Louisiana St., Honea Path. (Some events are in different locations)
When: Saturday, July 3 starting at 11 a.m. until dark.
Events: Live music, food and drink vendors, playground, bouncy houses, retail and craft vendors, free swimming in the Chiquola pool, fireworks show and parade.
Details: Free. For more details, visit the Mayor of Honea Path’s Facebook page.
Freedom Celebration
Who: Whitefield Baptist Church
Where: Whitefield Baptist Church, 207 Mitchell Road, Belton.
When: Sunday, June 27 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Events: Live music, food, car show, games and a firework show.
Details: Free. Click here for more information. http://www.
Who: Whitefield Baptist Church
Where: Whitefield Baptist Church, 207 Mitchell Road, Belton.
When: Sunday, June 27 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Events: Live music, food, car show, games and a firework show.
Details: Free. Click here for more information. http://www.
Summer Celebration
Who: Newspring Church
Where: Newspring Church campuses.
When: All campuses will have their celebration on Sunday, June 27. Times vary.
Who: Newspring Church
Where: Newspring Church campuses.
When: All campuses will have their celebration on Sunday, June 27. Times vary.
Events: Events may vary based on location. Snow cones, food, tailgating and fireworks show.
Details: Free. Locations in the Upstate include Anderson, Clemson, Eastlan, Powdersville and Spartanburg. Click here for more information. https://
Details: Free. Locations in the Upstate include Anderson, Clemson, Eastlan, Powdersville and Spartanburg. Click here for more information. https://
Pickens County
Pickens Fourth of July Celebration
Who: The City of Pickens
Where: Pickens Amphitheater, 114 W. Main St., Pickens.
When: Saturday, July 3 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Events: Live music from the Carolina Beggars and a fireworks show.
Details: Free. For more information, visit the City of Pickens’ Facebook page.
Pickens Fourth of July Celebration
Who: The City of Pickens
Where: Pickens Amphitheater, 114 W. Main St., Pickens.
When: Saturday, July 3 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Events: Live music from the Carolina Beggars and a fireworks show.
Details: Free. For more information, visit the City of Pickens’ Facebook page.
Clemsonfest
Who: Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce
Where: Spittoono event venue, 1569 Eighteen Mile Road, Central.
When: Saturday, July 3 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Events: Food vendors, games, live music, crafts, flag-raising ceremony and fireworks. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.
Details: Free. Click here for more information. https://koa.com/
Who: Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce
Where: Spittoono event venue, 1569 Eighteen Mile Road, Central.
When: Saturday, July 3 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Events: Food vendors, games, live music, crafts, flag-raising ceremony and fireworks. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.
Details: Free. Click here for more information. https://koa.com/
Historic Easley 4th of July Festival
Who: The City of Easley
Where: Downtown Easley at the Old Market Square
When: Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Events: Fireworks on July 4 at 9:45 p.m. Live music on both days featuring several bands and singers including Joe Lasher and Colt Ford.
Who: The City of Easley
Where: Downtown Easley at the Old Market Square
When: Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Events: Fireworks on July 4 at 9:45 p.m. Live music on both days featuring several bands and singers including Joe Lasher and Colt Ford.
Details: Free. Click here for more information, or visit the City of Easley’s Facebook page. https://www.
Annual Freedom Celebration
Who: Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Where: Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. 101 Pisgah Road, Easley
When: Sunday, July 4 at 7 p.m.
Events: Worship service, food trucks and fireworks.
Details: Free. Childcare will be provided for those Birth-K5 during the worship service. Parents will need to pick up their children before going outside. Guests are asked to park in the back parking lot and bring lawn chairs. For more information, visit their website at www.mtpisgah.cc or their Facebook page.Easley Firecracker Frolic and 5k
Who: Easley Lions Club
Where: Downtown Easley at the Old Market Square
When: Monday, July 5 at 7 a.m.
Events: 5k run. Benefits go to the community to provide financial aid for vision and eye health care.
Details: Tickets are $25. Register at firecrackerfrolic5k.com.
Who: Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Where: Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. 101 Pisgah Road, Easley
When: Sunday, July 4 at 7 p.m.
Events: Worship service, food trucks and fireworks.
Details: Free. Childcare will be provided for those Birth-K5 during the worship service. Parents will need to pick up their children before going outside. Guests are asked to park in the back parking lot and bring lawn chairs. For more information, visit their website at www.mtpisgah.cc or their Facebook page.Easley Firecracker Frolic and 5k
Who: Easley Lions Club
Where: Downtown Easley at the Old Market Square
When: Monday, July 5 at 7 a.m.
Events: 5k run. Benefits go to the community to provide financial aid for vision and eye health care.
Details: Tickets are $25. Register at firecrackerfrolic5k.com.