July 4, 2026
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4:00-9:00 PM
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Wayne County Fairgrounds
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July 4, 2026 ~ 4:00-9:00 PM ~ Wayne County Fairgrounds ~
Fireworks
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Live Music
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Car Show
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Tractor Show
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Vendor Fair
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Food Trucks
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Fireworks 〰️ Live Music 〰️ Car Show 〰️ Tractor Show 〰️ Vendor Fair 〰️ Food Trucks 〰️
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with our friends at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fairgrounds, is proud to host a special celebration of America’s 250th birthday with “Fireworks Over Wayne” on July 4th at the fairgrounds. This exciting community event will bring together families, friends, and neighbors from across Wayne County, North Carolina for an evening filled with entertainment, fellowship, and patriotic celebration.
The event will take place at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fairgrounds, with gates opening at 4:00 p.m. and festivities officially kicking off at 5:00 p.m. The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display beginning around 9:00 p.m., lighting up the sky in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary.
Complete schedule of events, parking information, and more coming soon!
Blizzard Mountain Shaved Ice
Generation BBQ Pit
Gents’ Bounty BBQ
Happy Rex Coffee and Kettle Corn
Hearth & Barrel
JAM Soft Serve Ice Cream and Shaved Ice
Jimmy’s Cookin Shack
Kari’s Bakery NC
Langston Southern Cooking
Mike’s Grub Spot
Snowie Brothers Shaved Ice
Tantra Indian Grill & Curry
The Fizzy Fix
The Nacho Shack
The Peach Cobbler factory
The Sweet Shack
5 Little Stitches
AFSA Chapter 371
Air Force Recruiting
All American Gutter Protection
Arts Council of Wayne County
Ayleia's Taste Of Life
B's Wax Candle Co.
Carolina Deer Association
Carolina Fear Farm
Christina Starke
Coastal Bear Woodworking
Cornerstone Caregiving
Country Corner Clothing Company LLC
Creating With Us 3D
Crew Dawg Apparel
Cry Freedom
Curts Heat Sauces
DAR Chapter
David’s Brittle
Down East Armory LLC.
Eyemart Express
First Bank
For Goodness Bakes
Goldsboro Three Eagles Rotary
Gracefully Southern Aprons
Handmade by Sierra
IMAGINE & CREATE LLC
JDL Design
Jennifer's Yarn Art
Kidnetix
Knot Friendly
Mt Olive VFW Post 9959
Naturalle U
Nonna Bs Batters and Bakes
Nuthouse Treats
Permalinx
Phoenix Raven
Pineboard Woodworking
Propulsion Flight Booster Club
Spotlight Theater
Tangy Squeeze
The Lasting Look
The Medicare Lady
The Sky Collection Boutique
The Vintage Soul
TMB Creatz
Udder Bliss Soap Company
Yohowdy
Frequently Asked Questions
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Free parking is available. Please see the event map (coming soon!) for parking locations.
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The following items are not permitted into the event:
Outside food or drink (does not apply to items for babies/children, medically necessary, or water)
Alcohol
Coolers
Weapons of any kind
Fireworks/Sparklers
Tents
Animals
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The followings items are allowed into the event:
Strollers/wagons
Chairs
Blankets
Water