Celebrate July Fourth the old-fashioned way… at Montreat Conference Center!
Traditionally a homecoming holiday that brings extended Montreat families together from all over the country, the Fourth of July celebration at Montreat truly captures the essence of American life and has become a popular celebration for everyone in the area.
Annual Montreat Gait 5K
The 5K run will start at the Montreat Gate at 7:00 am and will take runners up to West Virginia Terrace and then back to the Gate. The race will be accompanied by a shorter walk, which will also begin at the Gate at 7:00 am. There is no entrance fee, registration, or T-shirt, so we’ll just see you there!
Montreat Parade
Join us on the 4th of July to celebrate with a parade and a variety of fun events for the whole family! This is a time to celebrate Montreat, freedom, peace, unity, and our community of faith. Please ensure that all parade entries maintain the spirit of this event. Parade participants will assemble on Geneva Place at Appalachian Way. Units are to be in place no later than 10:00 am. The parade starts at 10:30 am. If you would like to participate in the parade, please download the 2015 July 4th Parade Application and turn it in to the Montreat Store. Use all of your imagination and creativity to help us celebrate Montreat’s rich heritage!
On March 31, 2015, a wildfire began in the Ridgcrest area and left 740 acres of land burned over a five day period. The fire spread into Montreat and at times could be seen coming over the mountain. Local forest service and fire department personnel made heroic efforts to keep Montreat safe from the looming fire. The Montreat Conference Center is honoring their service by having them serve as the 2015 parade marshals.
Montreat Cottagers BBQ
Make plans to join the Montreat community for the annual July 4th Barbecue! This year we will again offer a delicious box lunch from Red Radish Catering Company in Back Mountain. The Red Radish is a well known and established catering company that serves the greater half of North Carolina with gourmet, corporate lunches. Their unique service and outstanding food has brought acclaim from devoted clients for over fifteen years.
All lunches will include your choice of a barbecue pork or chicken sandwich, slaw, beans, dessert, a bag of chips and bottled water and will be boxed in bio-degradable containers. Lunches will be distributed from the porch of the Walkup Building, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, following the flag-raising ceremony after the parade.
Ticket prices are $10. Tickets will be on sale June 29-July 2 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm at the Montreat Post Office and during business hours June 22-July 2 at the Montreat Gift Shop and the Red Radish-To-Go in Black Mountain. Ticket purchases are in cash or checks made payable to Montreat Cottagers, Inc. Please note: No tickets will be sold after July 2.
Sally Jones Pottery/Wilbur Hoke Currie Craft Center
Don’t miss the SILENT AUCTION which supports the ministry of Sally Jones Pottery and the Currie Craft Center. The auction is bigger and better than ever, on both floors of the craft center! Silent bidding begins at 1:00 pm and ends at 5:00 pm.
You’ll find pottery, quilts, fused glass, funky furniture, and many unique handmade items. There will be pottery demos, “Yay Clay,” silk screen demos, a bake sale, and a whole lot of fun. Live music on the porch all afternoon by Key Wilde & family.
Square Dance
The 4th of July square dance will be held on the parking lot behind the Montreat College library from 7:00-9:30 pm. In the event of rain, the dance will move to the Barn.
Visit www.montreat.org for additional information.