Lake Junaluska Independence Day Celebration

Lake Junaluska’s annual Independence Day Celebration features family-friendly fun — from concerts to fireworks to floating wish lanterns. The holiday event will be full of activities as well as time to soak up summer enjoying the lakeside swimming pool, a round of golf or mini golf, a cruise on the Cherokee IV pontoon boat or a canoe, kayak or paddleboard rental.

Schedule of Events:

6:30-9 a.m: Terrace Hotel Buffet Breakfast

7 a.m.-7 p.m: Closest to the Pin Golf Competition Lake Junaluska Golf Course

8:30 a.m: Morning Devotion by the Lake Harrell Center Porch

11 a.m: Decorated Kayak/Canoe/Paddleboard Flotilla Contest Colonnade

12 p.m: Judging for Decorated Porches Contest

7 p.m: Concert Lakeside white tent

9:30 p.m: Fireworks