Celebrate Independence Day at James River Cellars Winery with Reds, Whites & Tunes, an afternoon of great wine, live music, and patriotic fun as we honor America’s 250th year.

Join us on July 4th for a special holiday edition of our live music series featuring Ryan Link performing from 1:00 PM–4:00 PM under the pavilion. Gather with friends and family, relax among the vines, and enjoy an afternoon filled with music, food, and award-winning Virginia wines.

As part of the celebration, we’re also hosting Sparkling Wine Weekend! Raise a glass to America’s milestone anniversary with our sparkling wine, available by the glass, by the bottle, or as part of a special tasting flight. Whether you’re a longtime sparkling wine enthusiast or trying it for the first time, it’s the perfect way to add a little extra sparkle to your holiday weekend.

Guests can also enjoy delicious offerings from our featured food truck while taking in the festive atmosphere.

Event Highlights:
• Live music by Ryan Link from 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
• Sparkling Wine Weekend featuring sparkling wine by the glass, bottle, and tasting flight
• Food truck on site
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome
• No admission fee

Bring your lawn chairs, gather your favorite people, and join us as we celebrate freedom, community, and 250 years of the American spirit with wine, music, and good company.

Get ready to chow down and compete for the ultimate hot dog eating crown at Parlay’s wildest annual showdown!

Welcome to Parlay's 3rd Annual Hot Dog Eating Competition!

Think you have what it takes to claim the coveted Golden Glizzy?

Join us on July 4th for an afternoon of competitive eating, questionable life choices, and patriotic overconsumption. Whether you're a seasoned glizzy gladiator or just someone who believes they were born to eat an irresponsible number of hot dogs, this is your moment.

🌭 Cash Prizes
🌭 The Golden Glizzy
🌭 Peak American Excellence

Come hungry. Leave proud. Regret nothing.

RULES and REGULATIONS:

Contestants must be at least 18 years old to enter.

Check-in will begin at 12pm. Contestants must be checked in by 12:30pm to participate.

Contestants must sign a waiver stating that you understand the risks of this activity and accept them willingly. Waivers will be presented to you at check-in.

Eat as many hot dogs AND buns as humanly possible within 10 minutes. The only utensils allowed are your hands. You will be provided water for dunking, if you choose. Any other non-alcoholic beverage is allowed but must be requested at check-in.

Contestants must wait for the buzzer to start. Contestants must not touch any hot dog or bun until the buzzer begins the contest.

Contest will be timed with a shot clock.

Any complete hot dog and bun in contestants mouth at the final whistle is counted – provided it is then swallowed.

Contestants may dunk hot dogs in the water provided. Dogs and buns may be eaten separately but will only count once both parts of the full bunned dog are swallowed.

Any contestant caught breaking any of the rules will be disqualified.

Any contestant that vomits is disqualified. Ya gotta hold it down for us to show you the money!

Taylor will be grilling hot dogs from 11am - 2pm.
HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY! $2 off beer, $12 cider flights, $6 wine glasses, $7 small bites, $35 date night special (bottle of cider/wine, pizza & small bite)
TIE DYE! Tie Dye a small run of exclusive Blue Bee shirts with MK Makes Art! $30 per shirt - pre-sale encouraged! *Tickets will be live soon*
Rocket Pop Slushies! *Contains alcohol - while supplies last*

The naturalization ceremony is held in partnership with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Schedule of Events:

• 11:00am - 12:00pm

  • Naturalization Ceremony officiated by Judge Roger Gregory (Ceremony held inside the Robins Family Forum with limited seating)

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm

  • Celebrate America's newest citizens with Ukrop's cake and lemonade in Commonwealth Hall and live music 

• 12:00pm - 2:00pm

  • American Treasures on display in the VMHC Library and in-gallery scavenger hunt

The ceremony will streamed live on YouTube and Facebook.

The Ceremony and Reception are free and open to the public. Entry to the ceremony is first come.

For full access the museum, please purchase Tickets for Daily Museum Admission in person or online.

Important Ceremony Information:

The Naturalization ceremony is open to the public, but all attendees must be screened for prohibited items prior to entering the Robins Family Forum. All attendees must have photo identification (driver’s license/ID card) to enter the courtroom/event space and will be screened for prohibited items.

Courtroom prohibited items:

• No weapons or potential weapons (firearms, knives, sharp tools or instruments, pepper spray, ammunition, etc.)

• No flammable/combustible materials (lighters, aerosol cans, etc.)

• No bags (backpacks, purses, briefcases, etc.)

• No food or drinks

• No hats, except for religious purposes

Garden admission will be FREE on July 4th to celebrate the holiday. The universally-accessible Klaus Family Tree House will be open for all to enjoy, as will Waterway splash pad in the Children’s Garden. Visitors can explore our outdoor art exhibition, Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dreamworld, with installations located throughout both the iconic and brand-new areas of the Garden. Be sure to visit the Kelly Education Center and Robins Visitor Center to take in three new art exhibitions: Brought to Light, Larger than Life by Bailey Lonon, No Reliable Data Available by Tim Harper, and Blossoms and Bugs by David Amoroso.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens is excited to partner with GRTC to provide FREE transportation to the Gardens on the Fourth of July! Shuttle service between the Downtown Transfer Station (DTS) and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will be available throughout the day.

More Information: https://www.lewisginter.org/event/free-fourth-of-july/

July 4, 2026, signifies the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776), which also marks the 250th birthday of the United States of America. So large a birthday, it could not be contained to one day! We’re having a two-day celebration at two different parks.

Friday, July 3: Dorey Park from 6-10pm
Saturday, July 4: Crump Park from 5-10pm
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𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯: 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸
Gates open at 5pm. Free admission & parking.

Celebrate independence in style with live music featuring Plunky and Oneness.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
-Fireworks
-Laser Light Show
-Hot Air Balloon display presented by Henrico Federal Credit Union
-Concessions available for purchase

Questions? Email HenricoFourth@henrico.gov. (Please specify which event you’re asking about in your message.)

https://henrico.gov/calendar/a-henrico-fourth-dorey-park/

Kick off your Independence Day weekend at Hardywood West Creek for Let Lagers Fly on Thursday, July 2, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. We are switching things up for our family-friendly day of fun this year by partnering with Airloom Drone Shows to light up the dusk sky with a one-of-a-kind synchronized aerial display that you won’t want to miss. 

Enjoy your favorite Hardywood beverages, catch up with family and friends, and soak in a little nostalgia. Richmond’s own Brisk will be on stage all evening, keeping the energy up with the best 90s and 2000s hits.

Bring your appetite! Hardywood Provisions will be cooking up a variety of delicious food options throughout the evening. Whether you're looking for a full meal or a quick snack, there will be something for everyone. If you haven't tried Hardywood Provisions yet, now's the time.

The Night's Lineup:

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Brisk (Set 1): Grab a fresh Hardywood Lager, find a spot on the lawn, and get ready to sing along to the best 90s and 2000s hits.

9:00 PM – 9:15 PM | Airloom Drone Show: Eyes on the skies! We’re pausing the music for a massive, synchronized aerial display that will light up the dusk sky.

9:15 PM – 10:00 PM | Brisk (Set 2): The party isn't over yet. Brisk takes the stage one last time to keep the energy high. 

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• Ticketing

• General Admission Tickets for entry to Let Lagers Fly are $15 per person. Vehicle Parking passes are $30 per vehicle and limited in quantity. All guests are required to purchase a General Admission Ticket to attend, and all vehicles must have a parking pass to access the Hardywood West Creek parking lot.

• If you do not purchase a parking pass, you will not be allowed to park on Hardywood property. You will be turned around and asked to find alternative parking or use ride-share services.

• Prohibited Vehicle Movement

• To ensure the safety of our guests, select zones in the Hardywood parking lot will be temporarily closed from 9:00 PM to 9:15 PM due to the drone show, and all vehicle movement in these areas will be suspended. In the event of an unscheduled drone landing, safety zones have been established where people or moving vehicles cannot be present during the show. On the day of the event, we will have signage to let guests know if they are in an impacted parking zone.

• Carpool & Transportation Notice

• We anticipate a large turnout for this event. Due to property development and circumstances outside of our control, the overflow parking lot is no longer available to Hardywood guests. We encourage using ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft, or carpooling. Anyone parking on the property must purchase a Parking Pass.

• Refund Policy

• All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. The ticket purchaser acknowledges that the ticket is issued for the specified event, date, and time, and is not subject to return, refund, or exchange. Refunds will not be issued due to inclement weather, dissatisfaction with the event, or failure to attend. In the event of a full cancellation of the original scheduled date, this event will then take place on July 9th, 2026.