July 4, 2026  

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

State Capitol, Raleigh

Experience the best of North Carolina at the State Capitol in Raleigh on July 4, 2026! This free, all-day festival brings together the arts, history, nature, and culture that highlight North Carolina's role in our nation's story. Explore the full list of performers, exhibitors, vendors, and everything to expect at Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest!

Celebrate America 250 at the Capitol

Tab/Accordion Items

  • Tift Merritt & Rissi Palmer
  • Nest of Singing Birds
  • Zack Zachary Spoken Word Poet
  • 82nd Airborne All-American Brass Quintet
  • Wake & District Raleigh Pipe Band
  • N.C. Governor’s School Choir

  • Carolina Hurricanes Kid Zone
  • Carolina Ballet
  • City of Raleigh Historic Resources and Museums
  • Raleigh Sons of the American Revolution
  • Baker Co. Women's Army Corps
  • Moores Creek National Battlefield
  • Bricks & Minifigs Downtown Raleigh
  • NC Department of Adult Correction
  • North Carolina Office of the State Auditor
  • NC DMVA
  • NC Department of Insurance
  • NC Commerce
  • NC Department of State Treasurer
  • NC Office of State Human Resources
  • NC Department of Transportation
  • NC Department of Information Technology

  • America 250 NC
  • North Carolina State Capitol 
  • North Carolina Aquariums
  • NC Arts Council
  • NC K-12 Education and Outreach
  • Library of North Carolina
  • NC Division of Parks and Recreation
  • NC Museum of History Historical Artifacts
  • North Carolina Zoo and Botanical Gardens
  • Regional History Museums
  • CSS Neuse Museum
  • NC Museum of Natural Sciences
  • Thomas Day State Historic Site
  • Bennett Place Historic Site
  • Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace Historic Site
  • Bentonville Battlefield Historic Site
  • Office of State Archaeology Conservation Lab
  • NC Historic Sites Design Branch

  • Claudia Pastry LLC
  • Faye's Sweet Shack
  • The Burrow
  • WearEvers Jewelry
  • The Daisy Butterfly
  • Swift Creek Giftworks
  • Beetle Hollow
  • Printed by Patti
  • Sacred Honor
  • MOH Associates
  • Thornback Treasures 
  • Bricks & Minifigs Downtown Raleigh
  • Ex's and Oh's Studio
  • Toushea Skincare
  • Humblehandz
  • NC Aquarium Society
  • Henry's Hot Chicken
  • Pamela Washington Jewelry
  • Two Roosters Ice Cream
  • Jolley's Snackbox
  • Mr. Puebla Tacos
  • Jolly's Catering
  • Bulgogi Korean BBQ

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