Fourth of July Celebration

Jul 04 5:00 pm - Jul 04 9:30 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 111 N. S. St., Gastonia, North Carolina 28052, United States

Hosted by City of Gastonia

Dates

Jul 04 5:00 pm - Jul 04 9:30 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Location

111 N. S. St., Gastonia, North Carolina 28052, United States

Come out to downtown Gastonia on Thursday, July 4 from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM! There will be food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, entertainment, a free KidsZone and fireworks will begin around 9:30 PM. There will be live music from 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM. A local musician will play from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, and the Black and Blue Experience will play throughout the remainder of the event. Pre-recorded patriotic music will play during the fireworks. **Please bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket to sit and enjoy the music** Thank you to our volunteer and band meal sponsor, Viva Chicken!

Parking instructions

Parking lots and a parking deck available in downtown Gastonia.

Marketplace

Fourth of July Food Vendor Application

13 shops

Cream Ice Concepts & Concession Specialties llc

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Donut I Love U

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Draper's Funnel Cakes

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Kalani's Italian Ice LLC

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King of Fire

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Kona Ice of Gaston County

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Liz and Shirley's Food Truck

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Mabry's Que House LLC

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Mia's Snow Dessert Bar

Fourth of July Vendor Application

39 shops

Blue Ridge Kettle Korn

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Bradford Irons - Money Coach

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Bundles of Crafts

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Carsons Arts and Crafts

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Cavendish Brewing Company

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Centerstone Bracelets and Accessories

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Durty Bull Brewing Company

Goshen Group Insurance

Luvea & Co. Permanent Jewelry

M Mills Insurance Group LLC

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NC Medicaid Enrollment Broker

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Nothing Bundt Cakes Gastoia

Suas Co - Shut up and Smell

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Sunshyne Tumblers and More

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The Collecting Crows Clutter

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Toni3 Toys & Novelties

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Two Chicks Candles

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Vacation Village Resort

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Whipp'd Jawn, LLC

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Interested in applying to the event:

2 active applications

Fourth of July Vendor Application

Deadline: May 19, 2024

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The City of Gastonia's Fourth of July Celebration is taking place on July 4 at the Rotary Pavilion and downtown. The event begins at 5:00PM, with the fireworks starting at 9:30PM. The event features food trucks, vendors, a beer garden, free entertainment, live music, and more.

We are looking for family-friendly vendors for the event. If you are interested in becoming a vendor for the marketplace, please fill out the below application.

Application deadline: May 19, 2024.

This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically. Payment will be charged to card after application is approved.

Vendor and power spots are limited.

Once all vendor spots are filled, waitlisted applicants will still be accepted through the deadline date. If you apply and more spots become available or another vendor cancels, the event organizer will contact waitlisted applications in the order they were received to confirm availability and then approve the application.

Vendor fees:

Downtown Gastonia businesses: free (contact event organizer for discount code)
Marketplace vendors: $25 vendor fee
Power: $15 fee
No food truck, food cart, or food trailer vendors are accepted under this application. Please view Fourth of July Food Vendor Application to apply as a food truck or food trailer.

Vendor Guidelines and Information:

All vendors will be allowed to display their goods on 7/4/23 from 5:00PM to 9:30PM.
Booth set up/break down information:
- Individual vendor booth area is 10ft x 10ft.
- Vendors will be set up on Main Ave. between 321 and Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. in downtown Gastonia.
  - You will be able to pull one vehicle up to your spot at a time and unload. As soon as you unload, you need to move your car to a parking lot nearby (parking lot on 321 or lot between S. South St. and 321.)
  - Vendors are responsible for providing their own table(s), chair(s), and tent.
    - Tents must not exceed 10ft x 10ft and they must be secured with tent weights or sandbags.
- Only space is provided. If you need power (one outlet), the extra fee is $15.
- Do not block private drives, entrances, or doors. Be respectful of private property.
- No generators allowed.
- Booth set up will be around 3:00 PM. A final, confirmed time will be sent out at least two weeks prior to the event.
- Booth breakdown is no earlier than 9:30PM and must be completed no later than 10:30PM.
  - You will not be able to bring any vehicles onto Main Ave. until the crowds have cleared following the fireworks that begin at 9:30PM. If you wish to start breaking down before your vehicle can come on Main Ave., items must be hand carted/carried to your vehicle.
- It is the responsibility of the vendor to keep the booth and surrounding area clean. Each vendor shall leave the area in the same condition as it was found.
All vendor activities must be suitable for a family event. Offensive materials, ads, or public displays will be removed and participation refused.
A final packet going over these regulations and procedures will be sent via Eventeny messaging within two weeks of the event. The packet will also include a site map, timeline, and set up and breakdown information.

Fourth of July Food Vendor Application

Deadline: May 19, 2024

Apply

NO ADDITIONAL FOOD AND/OR DESSERT TRUCKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO STILL APPLY, YOU WILL BE WAITLISTED. WAITLISTED APPLICATIONS WILL BE APPROVED IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY WERE RECEIVED IN THE CASE ANY VENDOR SPACE BECOMES AVAILABLE.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor for the marketplace, please fill out the below application.

Food vendor fee: $35

Application deadline: May 19, 2024.

This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically. Payment will be charged to card after application is approved.

Food truck/trailer spots are extremely limited. Filling out an application does not guarantee approval due to space limitations, cuisine limitations, etc.

Food Vendor Information:

At this time, only food trucks and trailers are accepted.
Food Truck set up/break down information:
- Food trucks must supply their own generator.
- Food trucks may either be set up in one of the Rotary Pavilion parking lots, or on Main Ave.
- Food truck set up will be around 3:00 PM. A final, confirmed time will be sent out at least two weeks prior to the event.
- Food truck breakdown is no earlier than 9:30PM and must be completed no later than 10:30PM.
  - You will not be able to bring any additional vehicles onto Main Ave. or the Rotary Pavilion parking lots or have the food truck leave Main Ave. or the pavilion parking lots until the crowds have cleared following the fireworks that begin at 9:30PM.
- Food vendors must provide properly rated fire extinguishers.
- It is the responsibility of the vendor to keep the booth and surrounding area clean. Each vendor shall leave the area in the same condition as it was found.
- A final packet going over these regulations and procedures will be sent to the point of contact listed on the application within two weeks before the event. The packet will also include a site map, timeline, and set up and breakdown information.
Health/Permit information:
- Food vendors must display a current Gaston County Health Department Temporary Food Sale Permit and adhere to the regulations set by the Health Department
- A copy of the Gaston County Health Department permit must be sent to Christine Ingle, along with the vendor application fee.
  - Vendors are required to adhere to all applicable laws and provisions established by North Carolina, Gaston County Health Department, and the City of Gastonia Police and Fire Departments. Vendors shall adhere to all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations applicable to its business.

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