Celebrate Independence Day all Weekend in Davie County
Patriotism and love of county are alive and well in Davie County. As our nation celebrates its 238th birthday, our community has a weekend planned that is filled with fun for all ages! Davie County will host fireworks, musical entertainment, parades, classic cars, antique tractors and more as we head into the traditional 4th of July summer holiday season.
6 PM Friday July 4 – Fireworks in the Park – Free Event
Independence Day is known for its explosive fireworks, and at Rich Park, Davie County will deliver a most impressive fireworks show. July 4th, Rich Park is open with entertainment, food, live DJ for karaoke and music, and of course Fireworks! The park begins its festivities at 6:00 pm with fireworks beginning at 9:00. Admission is free, though there is a $5.00 parking fee in some locations. This is a family safe environment, and there is plenty for the young ones to do.
Parking at rich Park, the Davie Family Y and Mocksville Elementary School will be $5 per car but there are plenty of free parking opportunities behind the Brock Center on North Main Street and other nearby lots.
10 AM Friday, July 4 – Lawn Mower Parade – Free Event!
What a great way to start off the holiday – The 17th annual Lawn Mower Parade will cut a path through the town of Cooleemee beginning at the elementary school at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 4th and ending at the Zachary House.
Lawn mower floats will parade up and down the quiet streets of Cooleemee beginning at 10:00 AM starting at the Cooleemee Elementary School and winding through town until they reach the Zachary House where you will enjoy FREE watermelon, snow cones, and a slip-and-slide for the kids.
This patriotic event sponsored by the town of Cooleemee grows each year as entrants decorate a wide variety of lawn mowers, old and new. Come follow along the parade route and enjoy a stroll down the historic and picturesque streets lined with great old shade tree and historic mill homes.
All Day Friday and Saturday – Antique Tractor and Engine Show – Parade on Saturday – Free Event!
On Friday and Saturday, July 4th and 5th, the Piedmont Antique Power Association (PAPA) will present the 15th annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show at the Masonic Picnic Grounds behind the Brock Center in historic downtown Mocksville. This event is free and boasts antique tractors, farm equipment and a host of events for kids of all ages.
Step back in time this Independence Day weekend and celebrate the heritage of Davie County with this event which runs Friday and Saturday from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm. Friday promises fun with live music and various other activities. Saturday begins with a parade of Antique Tractors in historic Downtown Mocksville at 10 AM. After the parade, there will be a raffle in which someone will win an antique tractor! There are other prizes as well including a cash prize.
Bring the whole family! See below for the complete schedule for both days.
Friday Events:
7:00 am – Gates open to the public – No entrance fee
All day – Tractors, Hit & Miss engines and farm equipment on display
Farm equipment demonstrations through-out the day
Afternoon and Evening events:
Kiddie train rides
Kiddie pedal tractor race
Tractor skill events
Wheel barrow race
Ladies frying pan toss
Wagon rides through Rich Park
Cow pattie bingo ($5.00 entry fee)
6:30 pm – Live Music
Saturday Events:
7:00 am – Gates open to public – No entrance fee
All day – Tractors, Hit & Miss engines and farm equipment on display
Morning events:
9:00 am – Tractors begin to line-up for the Parade through downtown Mocksville
10:00 am – Parade begins through Mocksville
11:00 am – Kiddie pedal pull
Afternoon events:
12:30 pm – Auction of consigned and donated items
Tractor skill events
Cow pattie bingo ($5.00 entry fee)
Wagon rides through Rich Park
Kiddie train rides
3:00 pm – Raffle drawing for tractor or prize money
Food will be for sale provided by the Mocksville Masonic Lodge both days.
Ice Cream will be for sale provided by PAPA
Classis Car Cruise-In ~ Free Event
Visit the beautiful square in historic downtown Mocksville on Monday, July 7th from 5:30 to 9:00 pm for a classic car “Cruise-In” presented by the Piedmont Classic C.A.R.S. Club. The town square in Mocksville will be transformed into a scene from the 40′s, 50′s and 60′s as beautiful classic cars, some sporting car-hop trays and fuzzy dice line the streets. The cruise-in draws participants from the surrounding areas stretching from the Virginia border to the Sandhills. If the weather is good, the cruise-in will draw as many as 250 cars.