Yankee Doodle Dandy July 4 Sapphire Valley


Yankee Doodle Dandy Day

July 4th in Sapphire Valley is a day for the family! All day kids bounce toys, food, gem mining, snow cones, popcorn, drinks, pony rides, Foot Golf, Zip Line and more!
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, All Day Music - bring the family and celebrate!

Sapphire Valley Yankee Doodle Dandy Day Schedule

Yankee Doodle Dandy Day Schedule

Track Area

  • 10:00 AM - 03:00 PMTicket Sales
  • 10:00 AM - 03:00 PMDuck Derby Ticket Sales
  • 10:00 AM - 03:00 PMPony Rides
  • 10:00 AM - 03:00 PMPetting Zoo
  • 10:00 AM - 03:00 PMMerchandise Booth
  • 10:00 AM - 03:00 PMSnow Cones, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Water & Drinks
  • 10:00 AM - 03:00 PMLive Music: Johnny Webb Band
  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMJ and M Art Chainsaw Carving Demo
  • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMPie Eating Contest
  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMRosman Tiger Marching Band Performance
  • 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMSoftball Throw and Football Toss
  • 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMJ and M Art Chainsaw Carving Demo
  • 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMParent Child Relay Race
  • 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMPotato Sack Race
  • 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMGroup Tug-Of-War
  • 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMJ and M Art Chainsaw Carving Demo

Bounce Zone (Track Area)

  • 10:00 AM - 03:00 PMGiant Slide, Bungee Run, Castle Bounce House, Obstacle Course, Basketball Big Arm, Axe Throw Challenge

Recreation Center - Pool

  • 10:00 AM - 07:00 PMHigh Ropes Course
  • 11:00 AM - 03:00 PMMini Golf Tournament
  • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMPool Event: Cannonball Contest
  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMPool Event: Belly Flop Contest
  • 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMPool Event: Water Balloon Toss
  • 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMCake Walk
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMHorseshoe Tournament (Across from Rec Center)

Boat Dock / Fairfield Lake

  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMDog Diving Contest
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMCanoe and Kayak Races
  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMBellyflop Contest
  • 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMHula Hoop Contest

Racquet Center

  • 10:00 AM - 02:00 PMTennis Tournament
  • 10:00 AM - 02:00 PMPickleball Tournament

Red Bird Golf Course

  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMPutting and Chipping Contest

Horsepasture River

  • 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMDucky Derby (Beside the Track)
The 2026 Yankee Doodle Dandy Day  will be July 4th!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Yankee Doodle Dandy Day!
America's 250th Birthday Celebration
Date: July 4th, 2026
All-day celebration
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Featured Entertainment
* Music: Rosman High School Marching Band & Live Music
* Kids Attractions: Kids Fun Zone, Pony Rides, and Petting Zoo
* Activities: Ducky Derby, Games & Contests
* Sports: Pitch 'n Putt Contest and Tennis Tournament
* Food & Drinks: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Cold Drinks, Snow Cones, and Popcorn
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Event Locations
Activities take place across multiple venues:
* The Recreation Center
* Athletic Field
* Community Center
* Racquet Center
* Boat Dock
* Red Bird Golf
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Important Note
* Events may change and will be presented in a program book on July 4th.
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Yankee Doodle Dandy Day

... at Sapphire Valley Resort
July 4th Every Year

Yankee Doodle Dandy Day’s main location is the Sapphire Valley Resort Activity Field. The following other facilities will be used:
Ducky Derby on the Horsepasture River
Pitch and Putt Contest
Snow Cones
Hot Dogs
Tennis Tournament
The very popular Kids Fun Zone!

Yankee Doodle Dandy Day

Sapphire Valley Resort's July 4th Celebration!

Questions: 828-743-7663

   

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