FIREWORKS IN SYLVA. (Top photo by Nick Breedlove/Bottom photo by Kelly Donaldson)
Sylva's 11th annual Fireworks Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the Bridge Park as we celebrate America's 250th birthday!
This year's festivities will kick off with a special performance by Mountain Winds Community Band as they take the Bridge Park stage at 3:30pm immediately followed by a 1776 reenactment. The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is proud to once again host the band Gotcha Groove to the stage for a performance from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. They are one of the southeast's finest bands. They will perform classic hits, pop favorites, R&B, Motown, soul and beach music.
"We could not possibly have fireworks in Sylva the last 11 years without the help and support of our friends at the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Permitting Office, Jackson County Commissioners, and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department," said Chamber Executive Director Todd Vinyard.
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce partners 2026 that help make the concert and overall event a success are:
Platinum Partner
Harris Regional Hospital
Diamond:
- iHeart Radio/KISS Country FM 99.9
- Mountain Credit Union
- Stanberry Insurance
- Tatham Mountain Park
- Ward Plumbing, Heating and Air
- Western Carolina University
Gold:
- BalsamWest
- Brown Haven Homes
- Champion Credit Union
- Duke Energy
- Jackson County Economic Development
- Pepsi Cola
- Service-Men Home Service Group
Silver:
- Andy Shaw Ford
- Blossman Gas
- Conley Rogers Real Estate
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
- Nantahala Bank
- Ridenour & Goss Law Office
- Southwestern Community College
- State Farm Insurance-Charles Wolfe Agency
In addition to music and fireworks, the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department will be providing children's activities from 4-7:30 p.m.
Food trucks will be on site as well.
