Lake Junaluska’s annual Independence Day Celebration features family-friendly fun — from concerts to fireworks to floating lanterns. The multi-day event will be full of activities as well as a time to soak up summer enjoying the lakeside swimming pool, a round of golf, a cruise on the Cherokee IV pontoon boat or a canoe, kayak or paddleboard rental. 

Schedule of Events:

7-9 a.m: Terrace Hotel Buffet Breakfast

9-11 a.m: Decorated Kayak/Canoe/Paddleboard Flotilla Contest - Colonnade 

12:30 p.m: Decorated Porches Contest 

7 p.m: Blue Ridge Big Band White Tent by the Lake – Donations encouraged

9:15 p.m: Fireworks From the Lake Junaluska Dam