Stars, Stripes, & Strings - July 3rd, 2026

Celebrate Independence Day in the mountains at Star, Stripes, and Strings, a community event in Downtown Spruce Pine on July 3.

The evening features live music, a hometown parade, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and a fireworks show to close out the night. Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge, this event brings together residents and visitors for a laid-back, small-town celebration of the Fourth of July.

Browse local makers and food vendors, enjoy live performances throughout the evening, and find a spot downtown for one of the best fireworks displays in the region.

Whether you're here for the music, the food, or the fireworks, Star, Stripes, and Strings is a chance to experience Spruce Pine at its best.

Vendor Application

2026 Schedule of Events

Parade: July 3rd, 2026

6:00 pm - On Upper Street

Festival: July 3rd, 2026

3 pm to 10 pm

Throughout the Day

Vendors

Food Trucks

Arts Activities

Inflatables

Family Activities

Live Music

Trey Hensley Band

Bandana Rhythm

High Mountain Grass

Toe River Drifters

Fireworks @ Sunset

Trey Hensley

GRAMMY® winner and reigning two-time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year Trey Hensley has been called a “musical phenom” by NPR, “a guitar-slinging superhero” by Bluegrass Today, “Nashville’s hottest young player" by Acoustic Guitar magazine, and “the Swiss Army knife of roots music” by WMOT Radio’s Craig Havighurst. Hensley’s artistry has received high praise from the likes of Merle Haggard and Marty Stuart. An Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival invitee who has collaborated with Johnny Cash, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Taj Mahal and Tommy Emmanuel, Hensley is known for his other-worldly guitar playing, jaw-dropping musicianship and soulful storytelling. Having recently announced his signature guitar with Taylor Guitars: The Trey Hensley Gold Label 510e, Hensley is set to release a new album, Can’t Outrun The Blues, on March 6, 2026. The title cut has spent multiple weeks at #1 on the bluegrass charts.

Become a Sponsor!

Levels & Benefits

  • Depending on your specific goals and audience, we’ll customize your sponsorship to best fit your needs. In-kind sponsorship is a great way to introduce your products and/or services to a diverse audience while supporting the festival. Needs generally include: media advertisements, speaking opportunities, workshop instruction, marketing and promotional materials, etc. If in-kind donations are of a value equivalent to a sponsorship level, you will receive benefits for that sponsorship level.

    Don't hesitate to get in touch with us with any questions at sbost@sprucepine-nc.gov