Fourth Fest Fireworks
June 30 | A crawfish boil, wine, craft beer, live music by Southwater Trio. Fireworks at 9pm. Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Rd., Charlottesville. mountidareserve.com
Boar’s Head Summer Celebration Series
June 30-July 3 | Drive-in movies, live music, swimming, and BBQ picnics. Fireworks on July 2 at dusk. Boar’s Head Resort, 200 Ednam Dr., Charlottesville. boarsheadresort.com
Eleventh Annual Crozet Independence Day Parade and Celebration
July 1 | Hot dogs, BBQ, funnel cake, and snow cones, plus vegetarian choices. Fireworks on July 1 at 9pm. Claudius Crozet Park, 1075 Park Rd., Crozet. crozetcommunity.org
Red, White, Blue in Greene
July 4 | A parade and live music by Southern Sky and Mark Wills. Fireworks at 9:45pm. Morris Field, 13510 Spotswood Trl., Ruckersville. rwbng.org
Fourth of July in Scottsville
July 4 | Parade, car show, and live music with Eli Cook Band and Jacob Paul Allen. Fireworks over the James River at dusk. Town of Scottsville. facebook.com/events/town-of-scottsville-va
Independence Day festivities
July 1 & 2 | Axe throwing, craft showcase, chairlift rides, live music, children’s block party. Fireworks at 9:30pm on July 2. Wintergreen Resort, 39 Mountain Inn Loop, Nellysford. wintergreenresort.com
Graves’ Mountain Farm & Lodge
July 4 | Picnic offerings plus fried Oreos, funnel cakes, and ice cream. Live music from South Canal Street. Fireworks at 9pm. Graves’ Mountain Lodge, 205 Graves Mountain Ln., Old Blue Ridge Turnpike, Syria. gravesmountain.com