Celebrating America's birthday starts early in a couple of Upstate communities!
The City of Greer hosts its Freedom Blast Festival, marking both Greer's 150th birthday and America's 250th.
Freedom Blast 2025City of Greer
Opening ceremonies begin Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 6 p.m. downtown, followed by live music, a rib-eating contest and fireworks at 10.
GREER, SC – Skydivers, fireworks, and a touching tribute to America’s military are among the highlights of a spectacular lineup at this year’s Freedom Blast event in the City of Greer. Freedom Blast will take over Greer City Park and surrounding streets on Saturday, June 27 beginning at 6 p.m. The festival, entertainment, and parking are free, but attendees can pay for access to a Kids Zone with amusement rides and purchase food, drinks, and merchandise throughout the event. [City of Greer press release]
Freedom Blast 2026City of Greer
Freedom Blast 2025 Rib Eating ContestCity of Greer
Meanwhile, Williamston's Freedom Festival features a full day of activities, including a
Freedom Market, patriotic golf cart parade, tethered hot air balloon rides, live music and a fireworks finale on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Freedom Festival 2026Town of Williamston FB page
Time for Freedom Festival Activities:• Freedom Market: 10am to 3pm in Town Hall Auditorium• Patriotic Golf Cart Parade: 1pm - Registration; 1:45pm - Parade Starts at Town Square Center• Kids Freedom Fun Zone: 3pm to 8pm in Ball Fields behind Ingles' Owned Building• Gates Open for Freedom Festival Concert: 3pm at Ballfields behind Town Hall• Bobbers on Big Creek: 3pm - Registration; 4pm - Race Starts at Mineral Spring Park• Classic Car Cruise-In: 4pm until in Town Square Center• Fire Truck Rides: 4pm until in Town Square Center• Food & Beverage Vendors: 4pm - Sales Start behind Town Hall• Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides: 5pm to 7pm at Upper Ballfields• Freedom Festival Concert: Music starts at 6pm• Fireworks: Around 9:45/10pm
Click HERE to be directed to the Town of Williamston's Facebook Page for the full line up.
