Independence Day

Ingles Independence Day Block Party
Thursday July 4th 2024
Coxe Ave and Buxton Ave
12pm-10pm

This Fourth of July, the Asheville Downtown Association and the City of Asheville are excited to invite you to the Ingles Independence Day Block Party, presented by Ingles. We are thrilled to announce that this year’s event will be free to attend and is moving to the vibrant South Slope area, specifically on Coxe Avenue and Buxton Avenue in Downtown Asheville.

The festivities kick off at noon with a thrilling performance by the Ultimate Airdogs, alongside a variety of local food and beverage vendors where delicious treats will be available for purchase throughout the day. Additionally, a number of local marketplace vendors will be present, offering unique goods and crafts that showcase the best of Asheville's vibrant community.

The entire South Slope neighborhood is participating, ensuring an exciting day filled with kids' activities, live music, and engaging activations for all ages. The Rock Academy will provide musical entertainment during the early part of the day, setting the perfect mood for a celebration of independence and community spirit.

At 4:30 PM, the main stage opens with Asheville’s very own Secret Agent 23 Skidoo as the emcee, followed by performances from DJ Badonkey Kong and The Legendary Tuesday Night Funk Jam House Band. The night will feature a headline performance by The Pink Stones.

Don’t miss the grand finale – a dazzling fireworks display set to light up the night sky at 9:30 PM. This family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate our nation's independence in the heart of Asheville. Bring your friends and family, and enjoy a day filled with music, fun, and community spirit. We look forward to celebrating with you!

These events are not possible without our amazing community sponsors. A big thank you to Ingles Markets, Tribute Companies, Burial Brewing, Wicked Weed Brewing, Empire Distributors, Renewal by Andersen, Go Mini's Mobile Storage, Bears Smokehouse BBQ, The Element Hotel, A Look at Asheville, PieZaa, and more!

For more information, please visit www.ashevilledowntown.org or contact marci@ashevilledowntown.org.

Parking

We also encourage you to check out our transit service, Asheville Rides Transit or use multi-model transportation.

And if you enjoy adult beverages at our events, please use AVL Ride or another ride-share service.

• Harrah’s Cherokee Center Garage - enter from Haywood Street or Rankin Avenue 
• Rankin Avenue Garage - enter from Rankin Avenue or Walnut Street 
• Wall Street Garage - enter from Otis Street near Patton Avenue 
• Biltmore Avenue Garage - enter from Biltmore Avenue or S. Lexington Avenue  
• Buncombe County Garage - enter from College Street
• Coxe Avenue Garage - enter from Sears Alley
• On-street metered parking is free after 6pm Monday - Saturday, free on Sundays
• Private lots - if you park in a private lot, be sure to read any signage and pay fees to avoid fines or towing

Prohibited Items

• Pets are not allowed in permitted special event boundaries (this is a City of Asheville ordinance), certified service animals are excepted
• Weapons of any kind Illegal substances (including narcotics) or drug paraphernalia
• Outside alcoholic beverages
• Fireworks and explosives
• Coolers
• Tents
• Unauthorized vendors
• Moshing, crowd surfing, and/or stage diving
• Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, give-aways, etc.

Volunteering

Accessibility

We strive to make our events accessible to persons with disabilities. Accessible portajohn/s are located near other portable restrooms. Regarding wheelchair accessibility, sidewalks run throughout the event. These sidewalks will remain open for the duration of the event and provide the best route for ingress, egress and concert viewing. Some event areas are grassy or paved and may present bumps or inclines. Food vendors are required to be prepared to serve people with disabilities. If you have suggestions as to how we can better serve our neighbors with disabilities, please let us know by emailing info@ashevilledowntown.org.

Interested in volunteering at our events?
Email marci@ashevilledowntown.org for more information.