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Independence Day Weekend – Old World Wisconsin

Independence Day Weekend – Old World Wisconsin
Old World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle

Celebrate Old World Wisconsin’s 50th anniversary and our nation’s 250th birthday during a monumental weekend jam-packed with food, games, music, performances and other patriotic festivities! Suit up in your best red, white and blue gear and head to the Crossroads Village to celebrate our biggest Independence Day yet: enjoy fan favorite activities like pie-eating contests, wagon rides, historic baseball, brass bands and a patriotic parade as well as NEW experiences—explore our brand-new Welcome Center, try 50th anniversary food, brews and cocktails, pick up special merchandise and souvenirs at the new Welcome Center and much more.

Liberty on lake

Liberty on the Lake

Flat Iron Park 201 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva

Get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in unforgettable style at Liberty on the Lake, a spectacular Independence Day event hosted by VISIT Lake Geneva in downtown Lake Geneva. Set against the stunning backdrop of Geneva Lake at Flat Iron Park, this special July 4th celebration brings together community, tradition, and innovation for an evening filled with music, food, and family-friendly fun.

Festivities kick off at 5:00pm with entertainment for all ages, from face painting and balloon artists to roaming performers alongside a curated selection of food trucks serving up summer favorites. At 6:00pm, settle in for a live outdoor concert featuring Midwest yacht rock favorite EZFM, sponsored by Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. Then, as the sun sets, prepare for a truly memorable finale. At 9:00PM, a state-of-the-art drone light show will illuminate the night sky above the lake, blending art, technology, and storytelling to honor 250 years of American history in a dazzling, eco-friendly display.

Pops on The Rock

Pops on The Rock

Harry Moore Pavilion 1160 South Riverside Drive, Beloit

The City of Beloit and Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra are proud to announce that Pops on the Rock, the annual patriotic concert and fireworks show, will return to Riverside Park for 2026! In honor of America 250, the City of Beloit has increased the budget for the fireworks to make the show extra-long this year only. Find more information about Beloit celebrations for America 250 here.

The event will start at 7 p.m.; the free concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the fireworks starting at dusk. The concert will be held at the Harry Moore Pavilion, 1160 Riverside Drive, in the park.

Old World WI

Independence Day Weekend – Old World Wisconsin

Independence Day Weekend – Old World Wisconsin
Old World Wisconsin W372 S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle

Celebrate Old World Wisconsin’s 50th anniversary and our nation’s 250th birthday during a monumental weekend jam-packed with food, games, music, performances and other patriotic festivities! Suit up in your best red, white and blue gear and head to the Crossroads Village to celebrate our biggest Independence Day yet: enjoy fan favorite activities like pie-eating contests, wagon rides, historic baseball, brass bands and a patriotic parade as well as NEW experiences—explore our brand-new Welcome Center, try 50th anniversary food, brews and cocktails, pick up special merchandise and souvenirs at the new Welcome Center and much more.