Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (7/2 through 7/5)
Enjoy live music, farmers markets, Salamanders baseball, the Firecracker Ride, Harry Connick Jr., and Fourth of July celebrations in Cary, Apex, and Holly Springs.
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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee Events
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
- Sports
Holly Springs, NC, July 2, 2026
Independence Day Celebrations
Quick Dates & Times
July 1:Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration— Gates open at 6:00 p.m.; fireworks approximately 9:15 p.m.July 3: Apex Fireworks Frenzy — 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; fireworks approximately 9:30 p.m.
July 4: Cary Independence Day Celebration @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre — Gates open at 3:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:25 p.m.
July 5: Holly Springs Independence Day Celebration — 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; fireworks approximately 9:15 p.m.
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Marquee Events
Saturday, July 4
Firecracker Ride 2026
Carolina Brewing Company, 140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC
Capital Cycling Club’s annual Firecracker Ride returns to Holly Springs with fully supported 20-, 36-, and 62-mile routes, stocked rest stops, SAG support, and a post-ride celebration at Carolina Brewing Company. The Independence Day tradition welcomes cyclists of all abilities and offers a festive way to celebrate the holiday on two wheels.
8:00 AM
Sunday, July 5
Harry Connick Jr.
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning entertainer Harry Connick Jr. brings his acclaimed live show to the Durham Performing Arts Center. Backed by his longtime band, the concert features jazz standards, New Orleans classics, original compositions, and career-defining hits.
7:30 PM
Upcoming! Saturday, July 18
USA vs. Spain – World Rugby Nations Cup
WakeMed Soccer Park, 201 Soccer Park Dr, Cary, NC
International rugby comes to Cary as the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup concludes with the USA Men’s National Team facing Spain. The new tournament brings elite international competition to the United States with matches in Denver, Charlotte, and Cary.
Holly Springs
Friday, July 3
The Ridge Band Trio
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Saturday, July 4
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
8:30 AM–Noon
Sunday, July 5
The Ridge Band
Devil’s Ridge Golf Club, 5107 Linksland Dr, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–10:00 PM
Apex
Thursday, July 2
Monica Kennedy
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
6:00 PM
Friday, July 3
Garland Mason
The Local, 2237 Old US 1, Apex, NC
4:00–7:00 PM
American Gypsy Jam with Chris Bennett & Friends
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
6:00 PM
Southgate 40
Shakey Ray’s, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Replay Band
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Saturday, July 4
Apex Farmers Market
Downtown Apex, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Raleigh Assassins Band
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
2:00 PM
4th of July
Shakey Ray’s, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Sunday, July 5
Todd Myers
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
2:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Thursday, July 2
Richard Boston
Lucci Blue’s Social Cafe, 209 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
6:00–8:00 PM
Sterling Scott
Aviator Taphouse, 600 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Friday, July 3
Nicholas Vernon
Aviator Taphouse, 600 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Sonic Blues
Aviator Pizzeria, 600 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Josh Rhyne Duo
Aviator Ready Room, 600 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Country Mile Wide
Aviator Hangar Bar, 600 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30–11:30 PM
Saturday, July 4
Growers Market of Fuquay-Varina
105 W Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Longleaf Soul
Aviator Amphitheater, 600 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
4:00–7:00 PM
Ry Lloyd
Aviator Taphouse, 600 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Red Beard Junction
Aviator Pizzeria, 600 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Motel Keys
Aviator Hangar Bar, 600 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30–11:30 PM
Sunday, July 5
Jason Bunch
Aviator Taphouse, 600 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
2:00–5:00 PM
Joe Conroy
Aviator Hangar Bar, 600 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
2:00–5:00 PM
Joe Hero
Big Daddy’s Roadhouse, 7304 S NC 55 Hwy, Fuquay-Varina, NC
2:00–5:00 PM
Sports
Thursday, July 2
Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Forest City Owls
NMAC, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
6:30 PM
Saturday, July 4
Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Asheboro Zookeepers
NMAC, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
6:30 PM
Sunday, July 5
Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Morehead City Marlins
NMAC, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
5:05 PM