Pickens Independence Day Celebration – America 250

Pickens Independence Day Celebration – America 250

Join us for a once-in-a-generation celebration as we honor the 250th Anniversary of the United States at the Pickens Independence Day Celebration – America 250!

Friday, July 3, 2026
Pickens Amphitheater & Downtown Pickens
12:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Experience an unforgettable day filled with patriotism, history, music, family fun, food, and fireworks as our community comes together to celebrate 250 years of American independence.

Kids Zone opens at Noon
Food trucks & beverages available beginning at Noon

Living History Demonstrators | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Step back in time and explore what life was like during the Revolutionary War era with interactive living history demonstrations featuring period clothing, historical displays, and reenactors sharing stories and traditions from America’s founding days.

Patriotic Presentation | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Join us at the Amphitheater stage for a special patriotic program honoring America’s history, freedom, and those who have served our nation.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Torn
High-energy rock and party favorites guaranteed to get the crowd moving and kick off the celebration in style.

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Song Band
A talented variety band performing crowd-favorite hits spanning multiple decades and genres for all ages to enjoy.

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM | The Grateful Brothers
Bringing classic rock, Southern rock, and jam-band inspired performances to close out the evening with an unforgettable show.

Fireworks | 9:30 PM / Dusk
And as the sun sets, we’ll cap off the evening with a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the Pickens sky!

As usual, the fireworks will be launched from Bruce Field and will be viewable from the Pickens Amphitheater and throughout Downtown Pickens.

Bring your lawn chairs, your family, and your patriotic spirit as we celebrate freedom, community, and 250 years of American history.