Schedule of Events:

9 a.m. – 11 a.m: Water Rockets

Participants will build and launch soda bottle water rockets.

Free

All materials are provided by the First Baptist Youth Group and Highlands Wreaths Across America.

11 a.m: Highlands Rotary Lunch

Hot dogs are compliments of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC

11 a.m. – 12 p.m: Traditional Field Games

Tug-of-war, three-legged sack race, water balloon toss and frozen t-shirt contests may be held.

Hosted by the Town of Highlands Recreation Department

12 p.m: Visit from MAMA (Mountain Area Medical Airlift)

The MAMA helicopter is provided by Mission Health.

Location: Town Ball Field on Hickory Street

2 p.m: Duck Derby

“The most exciting five minutes in Highlands”

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at The Christmas Tree, Highland Hiker, Highlands Welcome Center or any Highlands Rotary Club member. Starting June 1, tickets will be available online at highlandsduckrace.com.

Ticket holders will have the chance to win cash prizes: 1st Place - $250; 2nd through 4th Place - $100; 5th through 10th Place: $50.

Presented by the Highlands Rotary Club

Location: Bridge at Mill Creek

6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m: Outdoor Concert - Diamond River Band

A young, versatile, and hip party band, Diamond River Band’s music spans the decades with a special emphasis on Classic Rock, Motown, Country and current hits.Part of the Outdoor Concert Series presented by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC

Location: Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park

9 p.m: Annual Fireworks Display

Produced by East Coast Pyrotechnics

Fireworks are provided by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC.

Date: July 4, 2023

Locations:
Town Ball Field - Hickory Street Highlands, NC 28741
Bridge at Mill Creek - 445 N 4th Street Highlands, NC 28741
Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park - 411-499 Pine Street Highlands, NC 28741

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