Find plenty of things to do on and near the Village Of Sugar Mountain for July 4th Week vacations in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
July 1-4, 2022: Lift Rides & Bike Park
For both scenic riders and bikers, the Summit Express chairlift operates all day Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10 AM-6 PM. Read more about the Bike Park and Lift Rides. Find food and refreshments in the base lodge all day. Address: 1009 Sugar Mountain Dr, Sugar Mountain.
July 4th Fireworks
Where to watch the fireworks? The most unique and up-close vista is from Sugar’s 5,300’ peak via the Summit Express chairlift (fee) running 7-10 PM. Or watch from the lodge (free admission & parking) and enjoy live music on the deck 6-9 PM. They begin just after 9 PM. Also watch from the parking areas at the resort. Address: 1009 Sugar Mountain Dr, Sugar Mountain.
July 4: Summit Crawl
At the Sugar Mountain Resort, join all ages in the challenging Summit Crawl. Run, hike, climb, or crawl from the lodge to Sugar Mountain’s 5,300-foot peak by way of the Easy Street, Gunther’s Way, and Northridge ski slopes. The 1.2-mile route climbs 1,200 in elevation! There is no time limit, so you don’t have to be a marathon runner. Entry fee ($45 adults, $35 children 12 & under) includes a t-shirt and downhill transportation on the Summit Express lift. The Crawl starts at 9 a.m. on the 4th and winners in each category get medals. Advance registration required, limited to 400 people. Register in-person M-F from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. or online anytime until 4 p.m., Friday, July 1. Packet pick-up Sunday, July 3 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Monday, July 4 from 7 a.m. until 8 a.m. No same day registration. Get info and register online at www.skisugar.com/crawl.
July 2 & 3: Art on the Greene
Held on the grounds of the Historic Banner Elk School with hand-made arts and crafts from select regional and national artisans. Free admission. 10 AM-5 PM. Address: 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk. Read more.
July 4th: Banner Elk Parade
11 AM until Noon, down Main Street. Followed by a Duck Race & Party Noon until 3 PM in Tate-Evans Town Park with old fashioned games and food vendors. Read more.
More Things to Do
See our Summer Guide for many things to do within a short drive from Sugar Mountain. And don’t forget our municipal public golf course and tennis courts across from the ski resort!
Places to Stay
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