Valley Fourth

Thursday, July 4, 2013
8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Downtown Harrisonburg

It's Harrisonburg's quintessential 4th of July celebration! Great food, music and entertainment attract thousands of people to downtown Harrisonburg for a fun day with family, friends and neighbors.

Schedule of Events

The whole day is packed full of events!

NEW! Grillin' at the Pavilion Cook-off

We're introducing the 1st annual "Grillin' at the Pavilion" Cook-off! Teams will serve up their best chicken, steak and pork ribs. Enter your team here or find out how you can sample and vote for your favorites.

Get Outdoors Parade

This year's parade theme is "Get Outdoors". As parade floats pass by, you'll be reminded why Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley are the best places to spend your summer outdoors. Get details and an entry form here.

Plan your Stay in the 'Burg

In town to celebrate the 4th of July? The Comfort Inn Harrisonburg is offering a special rate for our out-of-town guests. For just $72 plus tax, you can enjoy a hot breakfast, an outdoor heated pool, and free wireless Internet. In addition to your room, the Rocktown Gift Shoppe (located downtown in the Hardesty-Higgins House Visitors Center) will offer you buy one Virginia-made product and get a second 50% off plus a free 'Virginia is for Lovers' bumper sticker. Book now!