Celebrate Independence Day in Trail Town USA!
Make plans now for the annual Independence Day Celebration on July 3rd at Beaverdam Creek Park. Beaverdam Creek Park is located at 1211 South Shady Avenue. You may also know it as Tent City, the county ballfields, or the ballfields by One Way Ministries.
Bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket and stay awhile. We’ll have live music by Phantom, several local food vendors, and fireworks by Manuel’s Fireworks at dark.
6-10pm – Local Food Vendors
7-9pm – Live music by Phantom
Fireworks show by Manuel’s Fireworks at dark
The Independence Day Celebration is always scheduled on July 3rd. In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled to Labor Day.
2026 Stage Sponsor
Kiewit Infrastructure South Co.
Thank you to our Stage Sponsor, Kiewit Infrastructure South Co.! Kiewit is working in Damascus in 2026 on the reconstruction of the upper section of the Virginia Creeper Trail. As one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations, Kiewit is committed to giving back to the communities where they work.
2026 Food Vendors & Fundraisers
Blended Pedaler
Cornett’s Concessions
Damascus Little League & Junior League Baseball
Express It Face & Body Art
Holston High School Seniors
Peachy-Q BBQ
Polar Express Shaved Ice
Rice & Bowl
Rose’s Kettle Corn
San Taco
Shiver Shack
Simply Celebrate
Damascus Veterans Memorial
Event Information & Parking
- The gates at Beaverdam Creek Park will be closed so that the entire park can be used for the event. Parking along the fence row is reserved for handicapped and senior parking.
- Find additional parking along South Shady Avenue, at the large long-term lot across from the Library, at the Town Park, and throughout downtown. Follow the footpath, Beaverdam Creek Trail, down to the park – we will have portable light towers along the trail once the fireworks are over.
- West Laurel Avenue and Water Street will be closed for traffic control following the event. If parked along the Town Park and Library, you will exit on US-58 toward Abingdon. If parked along South Shady Avenue and Laurel Avenue, you will exit on US-91 toward Glade Spring/Mountain City.
- Fireworks are also visible from other parts of Damascus surrounding the county ballfields.
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