Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
GPS address: 1258 Ray Brown Road
GPS: If you can, make sure your GPS is programmed to use highways only, avoid unpaved roads, and follow truck routes. If you're GPS routes you on a narrow, winding mountain road or gravel road - immediately stop and turn around.
GPS TIPS and DIRECTIONS:
There is a road in our county called Harmony Lane. You do not want to go there. The physical address for the campground is 123 Harmony Mountain Lane.
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America's 250th Anniversary is bringing special celebrations, patriotic events, parades, fireworks, and historical programs throughout the High Country. There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate this once-in-a-generation milestone.
June 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Museum of Ashe County History, Jefferson
Kick off America's 250th anniversary celebrations with living historians, Revolutionary War demonstrations, family activities, historical exhibits, and a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. History enthusiasts won't want to miss special presentations highlighting the role of Western North Carolina during the American Revolution.
July 4, 2026, 11:00 AM
Downtown Boone
One of Boone's most beloved traditions returns during the Semiquincentennial year. The parade travels through downtown King Street and features marching bands, community organizations, patriotic displays, and local businesses celebrating America's 250th birthday.
July 4, 2026, Following the Parade
Downtown Boone
After the parade, continue the festivities with community activities, live music, and family-friendly events at the historic Jones House Cultural Center.
July 4, 2026, Approximately 9:30 PM
Boone
End the day with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the High Country sky. Viewing locations vary each year, so visitors should check local announcements before heading out.
July 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Downtown Blowing Rock
Experience one of North Carolina's most charming small-town Independence Day celebrations. The parade winds through Main Street before giving way to live music, games, shopping, dining, and family activities throughout downtown and Memorial Park.
July 4, 2026, Fireworks at 9:30 PM
Blowing Rock
Enjoy a full day of Wild West fun before one of the High Country's largest fireworks displays. Tweetsie Railroad remains a favorite destination for families celebrating Independence Day weekend.
July 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
July 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Downtown West Jefferson
West Jefferson's signature summer festival will feature live music, food vendors, artisans, crafts, and special programming celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The festival provides the perfect opportunity to experience Ashe County's mountain heritage and patriotic spirit.
Summer 2026
Boone
Step back into the 18th century through historic cabins, demonstrations, and living history interpreters showcasing life in the Appalachian frontier during the Revolutionary era.
Tuesday–Saturday Evenings, June through August
Daniel Boone Amphitheatre, Boone
Learn about frontier life and the settlement of the High Country through North Carolina's longest-running outdoor drama. The production offers a fitting way to experience the region's colonial history during the America 250 celebration year.
July 3–5, 2026
Beech Mountain
America 250 festivities continue at Beech Mountain with holiday weekend events, live music, outdoor recreation, and spectacular mountain views. Visitors can celebrate America's birthday while enjoying one of the highest towns east of the Rocky Mountains. Event schedules will be announced throughout the year.
Many visitors choose to celebrate throughout the region by spending the morning at the Blowing Rock parade, exploring West Jefferson in the afternoon, and ending the day with fireworks in Boone or at Tweetsie Railroad. With Boone, Blowing Rock, West Jefferson, Beech Mountain, Banner Elk, and Jefferson all within a short drive of one another, the High Country offers one of North Carolina's most scenic and memorable ways to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
For the latest schedules and event updates, check local tourism calendars before your visit, as additional America 250 events continue to be added throughout 2026.
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