Put on your red, white and blue, get outdoors to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Laurel Highlands with your friends and family!
Follow our list of the best places to see Independence Day fireworks in Fayette, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties.
Fourth of July Weekend – July 3 - July 7
Nemacolin, Farmington
Red, white, and blue! Kick off your celebration at Nemacolin with an all-American weekend of poolside adventures, fantastic live music, and tantalizing barbecue.
Join us for an unforgettable Fourth of July Weekend celebration featuring a breathtaking 500-drone show! As dusk falls, the night sky will ignite with an awe-inspiring display of choreographed lights. All Fourth of July experiences and activities at Nemacolin are available to overnight guests and members
Fourth of July Weekend – July 3 - July 7
Madison/Pittsburgh, KOA, Ruffs Dale
- Wednesday night - ice cream social
- Thursday - 4th of July! Enjoy live music and festivities
- Friday - water balloon toss, relay races, watermelon eating contest, purchase dinner from our campground BBQ, learn line dancing at our free line dancing class at the pavilion! Open dancing after the class
- Saturday - tie dye, board games, bingo, live musician!
- Sunday morning - pancake breakfast!
Latrobe Fourth of July – July 4 - July 5
Legion Keener Park, Latrobe
Kick the holiday off with Latrobe’s annual Fourth of July Celebration. Free fun for everyone!
Fourth of July Extravaganza- July 4- July 7
Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground, Farmington
Benner's Meadow Run invites you to a BBQ bash that captures the spirit of freedom and community. Join us for an unforgettable Fourth of July BBQ, where family, friends, and fantastic flavors come together to create lasting memories. Come together, savor the flavors, and make memories that light up your heart.
Event details (subject to change):
- Thursday, July 4: Hickabily Mining & Bubble Tea, Pool Party w/ DJ
- Friday, July 5: Iceman the Reptile King, Putt-Putt Tournament, Food Truck - Haw't Dogs
- Saturday, July 6: Arts & Crafts, Paint & Sip, Cornhole Tournament, Wagon Ride, Food Truck - BBQ, Live Music - The Shades Show
Fourth of July Weekend at Greendance - July 4 - July 7
Greendance - The Winery at Sand Hill, Mount Pleasant
Happy Fourth of July Weekend! Join us for live music all weekend long this Thursday (1-4pm), Friday (6-9pm), Saturday (1-4pm), & Sunday (1-4pm) in the gardens all four days! July 4 - 5 - 6 - 7
The Cabin & Sand Hill's Persimmon Cafe are both open daily - enjoy crafted sandwiches, seasonal farm salads, and weekend specials to pair with your favorite glass, then visit Persimmon Cafe for ice cream and wonderfully delicious seasonal berry desserts by-the-slice!
The Cabin will also be serving up some grilled specials for the holiday weekend - watch online & our socials more details!
Musical Guests - Tim Schmider (July 4) - Power of Two (July 5) - Side Effects (July 6) - Mike Medved (July 7)
Celebrate America's birthday at Fort Ligonier - July 5-7
Celebrate America's birthday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Fort Ligonier and see the Museum of the American Revolution's (MoAR) First Oval Office Project! The traveling program features handsewn, full-scale replicas of General George Washington's sleeping marquee, baggage tent, and common tents that served as his mobile headquarters during the Revolution! This incredible experience is included with admission or free for Fort Ligonier Association members.
Fireworks Night with Live Music - July 5
Greenhouse Winery
Firework season is here! Bring out your family and friends for some spectacular shows you won't want to miss. Fireworks will begin promptly after the musical performance ends. Live music by Sky Pilot begins at 6 PM. The fireworks show will begin around 9 PM.
Fast Cars and Freedom Night at Jennerstown Speedway - July 6
Get your motors running on July 6 for an incredible night at Jennerstown Speedway.
Your ears will be buzzing and your heart pumping after a night of racing and fireworks at Jennerstown Speedway. Enjoy six-division racing including late models, modifieds, pro stocks, street stocks, chargers, and fast 4s. It's the only event where you're sure to see sparks fly both during the high stakes racing and afterward with a giant fireworks display.
Independence Day Fireworks - July 5
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion
Spend the day in the mountains and celebrate Independence Day at Seven Springs with great family adventures, live music and a spectacular fireworks show on Friday, July 5 at 9:30 p.m
FRIDAY, JULY 5 SCHEDULE
- 7 – 11 a.m. | Start the day off right with our delicious Breakfast Buffet, located at the Slopeside Dining Room
- 11 a.m. | Ticket Sales open for Summer Adventure! Get your tickets for the Alpine Slide, Trampoline Thing, Tahoe Lake Activities and more at the Ticket Sales Desk, located in the Skier Services Building. Upgrade your adventure to an All-Day Adventure Pass for unlimited fun on 10+ activities!
- 11 a.m. | Check out the Foggy Goggle Axe House and challenge your family and friends to see who is the axe throwing master!
- Lunch & Dinner | When you are getting hungry, stop by one of our dining outlets for a sandwich, entree or even an ice-cold beverage! Visit the Bavarian Lounge, Foggy Goggle, Mountain Pizza, Slopeside, Helen’s and more!
- 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Don't miss the Riley & Ty Duo on the Foggy Goggle Deck, part of the Foggy Goggle Concert Series, before the fireworks show.
- 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | DJ Perfect Effect will count down the fireworks show and keep the party going inside the Goggle through the evening!
- 9:30 p.m. | Fireworks light up the mountain! The best vantage points are from the grass area below the Bavarian Beach Pool and the area around the Foggy Goggle and Emo’s Pit!
Vinoski Rostraver Independence Day Kickoff - July 3
Vinoski Rostraver Independence Day Kickoff featuring The Altered Egos
- Wednesday, July 3rd 2024
- Doors: 4:00PM /Show: 6:00PM
- Vinoski Winery (Rostraver, PA)
- On all event days, Vinoski Winery will be open to the public during regular business hours prior to any advertised door times.
Celebrate America at Idlewild & SoakZone – July 4
Celebrate Independence Day with your family at Idlewild, and enjoy our Fourth of July Salute to America, cap your day off with a fabulous fireworks display at 9:30 pm (weather permitting).
Ignite The Night Fireworks and Community Event - July 3, 2024
Somerset Football Field
Prepare to be amazed by a dazzling array of fireworks that will light up the night sky. Our professional pyrotechnics team, Little Big Shots, has crafted a show that promises to be even more spectacular than last year. We welcome DJ DJZ Entertainment. He will keep the party going with music and games for all ages. Jennifer Ansel will be set up and ready for face painting. Savor various delicious food and beverages from local vendors. Whether you’re in the mood for a savory snack or a sweet treat, our food court has you covered. Out of the Smoke, Mt. Kettle Corn, Blanca Martin Shaved Ice, will be available for your snacking needs. Kids of all ages can partake in fun activities, including face painting and games. There will be plenty of opportunities for everyone to create lasting memories.
