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2024 Fourth of July Celebration

Live Together, Play Together

July 4, 2024  Special Events
Event sponsored by Montreat Conference Center

Traditionally a homecoming holiday that brings extended Montreat families together from all over the country, the Fourth of July celebration at Montreat truly captures the essence of American life and has become a popular celebration for everyone in the area. Join us for a parade and a variety of fun events for the whole family! This year’s theme is Live Together, Play Together, and our 2024 parade marshals are The Stoney Creek Boys.

Parade Livestream

The Fourth of July parade will stream live from Lookout Drive beginning at 10:30 am EDT.

 

Schedule

Note that the flag raising has been moved to 10:00 am prior to parade unit formation and the parade. In the event of severe inclement weather, we will post updates about plans for the parade here on our website, as well as on Facebook and Instagram.

Thursday, July 4th

7:00 am  |   Annual Gait Race 5k, Montreat Gate

8:00 am–9:00 pm  |  The Huckleberry is Open, Moore Center

9:00 am–5:00 pm  |  Montreat Store is Open, Moore Center

10:00 am  |  Pre-Parade Flag Raising, Anderson Auditorium Lawn

10:00 am  |  Parade Units in Formation, Geneva Place at Appalachian Way

10:30 am  |  Fourth of July Parade

11:00 am–4:00 pm  |  Montreat College Book Sale, L. Nelson Bell Library

2:00–4:00 pm  |  Ice Cream Social and Open House, William Black Lodge

2:00–6:00 pm  |  Free Pool, Boats, and Tennis

2:00–3:00 pm  |  Lawn Games on Anderson Auditorium Lawn

2:00 pm  |  Old-Timers’ Softball Game, Welch Field (Newcomers are welcome!)

2:00 pm  |  Celebrating 50 years of the Sally Jones Pottery, The Currie Craft Center and Sally Jones Pottery

2:30–5:30 pm  |  Silent Auction at The Currie Craft Center and Sally Jones Pottery

2:30 pm  |  Pops at the Games hosted by Montreat's Development Office, Moore Center Field

3:00 pm  |  Old-fashioned Games on Moore Center Field

7:00-10:00 pm  |  Fourth of July Big Circle Mountain Dance, Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center

Parade Participation

If you would like to participate in the parade, please download the 2024 July 4th parade application, pick up a paper copy at Anderson Auditorium, the Post Office, or the Montreat Store and turn it in to the Montreat Store or email it to janeb@montreat.org , or complete your application online. Applications are due by Wednesday, June 26th.

Please ensure that all parade entries maintain the spirit of this event. Parade participants will assemble on Geneva Place at Appalachian Way. The flag raising will take place on the Anderson Auditorium field at 10:00 am. Parade units are to be in place no later than 10:00 am. The parade starts at 10:30 am.  Use all of your imagination and creativity to help us celebrate Montreat’s rich heritage!

The 2024 parade theme is Live Together, Play Together.

The Montreat Fourth of July Parade is sponsored by Montreat Conference Center.

Afternoon Activities

50th anniversary of Sally Jones Pottery

Join us at 2 pm as we celebrate the first 50 years of this ministry, and look forward to the next 50! Help us create a special 50th anniversary giant pottery planter, and eat anniversary cake with us in front of the pottery.

Silent Auction

The Sally Jones Pottery and Currie Craft Center will host their annual silent auction from 2:30-5:30 pm on Thursday, July 4th. The auction features beautiful handmade items including pottery, jewelry, fused glass, quilts, paintings, and made by our staff, our visiting potters, artists in residence, and local artisans. We will be offering clay demonstrations, as well.

The auction supports the continuing ministry at the Currie Craft Center and Sally Jones Pottery at Montreat Conference Center. Look for the table with donation and endowment information, including the newest endowment, The Marilyn Jones Endowment.

"Buy it Now" is our tiered pricing system, and you can buy it and take it with you! The bid sheet will have three time slot bidding lines. The 2:00 pm line will be priced higher than the 3:00 pm or 4:00 pm lines and you decide to "Buy it Now" or wait and see if it's still available when you come back.

Afternoon Games

Montreat Conference Center staff will organize a few games on Anderson Lawn beginning at 2:00 pm. The greasy pole, hog call, and a few others will be returning at 3:00 pm on Moore Center Field. The swimming pool, tennis courts, paddle boats, and canoes will also be open to the public and free of charge from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. And don't forget to visit the Montreat Store (open 9:00 am-5:00 pm) in the Moore Center Building for snacks, t-shirts, and souvenirs!

Pops at the Games

Members of the development office will be giving out popsicles at the Fourth of July games on Moore Field from 2:30 pm until they are gone. Look for us at the table with coolers and stop by for your complimentary pop!

These afternoon games and activities are sponsored by Montreat Conference Center.

Big Circle Mountain Dance

The Fourth of July dance will be held Thursday, July 4, from 7:00-10:00 pm on the Cornwell Tennis Courts. All are welcome and admission is free. No experience necessary!

The Fourth of July dance is sponsored by Montreat Conference Center.

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