Fourth of July Celebrations and Free Events in Raleigh, North Carolina

This is the best time of the year. Celebrating the independence of our great country can be seen throughout the Raleigh, North Carolina, area. There are many activities going on July 4th. It can be hard to find celebrations throughout Raleigh, North Carolina. Not everyone has access to the Internet. I have compiled a list of events going on in Raleigh, North Carolina that are also free of charge.

Here is a calender of events:

If you are not really in to fireworks and but enjoy history, then the Independence Day Old Fashioned Fourth of July is for you. Check out the websites below the information.

Independence Day Old Fashioned Fourth of July
Venue: North Carolina State Capitol (Capitol Grounds)
1 East Edenton Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
Activities: Concert, Picnic, and Historic demonstrators
Time: 11am-3pm
Admissions: FREE
www.triangle.citysearch.com (source)
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/capitol/events/default.htm (source)

If you want to make the fourth of July a family affair, try the the North Carolina State Fairground. Check out the websites below.

July Fourth Celebration at the North Carolina
Venue: North Carolina State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616
Activities: Live music, Fireworks, Interactive games and Pony show
Time: Gates open @ 2:30pm, Activities begin @ 3:00pm, and Fireworks @ 9:15pm
More information: 919-831-6854, parks.raleighnc.gov or www.ncstatefair.org/events (list of all activities)
Admissions: FREE
Parking: Handicap Parking @ Gate 2 and Public Parking @ Gate 4 and Gate 5
www.ncstatefair.org/events (source)

If you want to support local farmers and hear live music, then Moore Square Farmers Market is for you. Check out the website below.

Moore Square Farmers Market
Venue: Downtown Raleigh Farmers Market
200 East Martin Street 27601
Activities:Local farmers, Artisans, North Carolina Wineries, and Music
Time: 11am-2pm
Admission: FREE
www.visitraleigh.com/4thJuly/index.html (source)

If you want to sweet sound of the Orchestra and fireworks this event is for you. Check out the website below.

North Carolina Symphony - Summerfest and
Fourth of July Fireworks (Cary, North Carolina)
Venue: Koka Booth Amphitheater at Regency
Activities: Music and Fireworks
Time: 7:30pm
Admission: FREE
More information: (919) 733-2750
www.ncsymphony.org/events (source)

Come out and enjoy these free events in the Raleigh area and make your Fourth of July a memorable one.

Sources:
www.triangle.citysearch.com
www.ncstatefair.org/events
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/capitol/events/default.htm
www.visitraleigh.com/4thJuly/index.html
www.ncsymphony.org/events