Some places know how to throw a Fourth of July celebration. Berkeley Springs knows how to turn it into an entire weekend.
Celebrate Fourth of July in Berkeley Springs
With America’s 250th birthday being celebrated in 2026, there’s no better time to experience one of West Virginia’s most historic towns. The heart of Berkeley Springs, the municipality of Bath also celebrates their 250 year anniversary in 2026.
The festivities begin on July 3 with Berkeley Springs’ annual fireworks celebration. Grab a seat at Canary Grill or spread-out lawn chairs early. The fireworks are set off at Widmeyer Elementary School so plan your location accordingly.
If you’ve never wandered through Berkeley Springs during a holiday weekend, this is a time when the town is at its absolute busiest and with temperatures reaching well into the 90s this weekend you should be sure to stay hydrated and to use the “hand test” before walking the pups on concrete or asphalt.
Take time to enjoy the things that have made people travel here for centuries. Fill a bottle at the public mineral springs, spend an afternoon at Berkeley Springs State Park soaking in the free public springs or the $6/day public pool. Find a shady bench and watch the town go by with a smoothie from Creekside Provisions or a refreshing iced tea from Panhandle Apothecary.
At 9:00am, join Governor Patrick Morrisey as he participates in a Flag Raising Ceremony and reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance at the Morgan County Court House.
On July 4, head to Berkeley Springs State Park for an entire day of patriotic fun starting at 1:00pm with the reading of the Declaration of Independence. There will be kids activities in the park all afternoon long starting at 1:00pm with the second annual Duck Race at 3:00pm. The park’s Independence Day celebration is capped off with a performance by local favorites The Nighthawks at 5:30pm.
Also at Berkeley Springs State Park you can catch free yoga from 10:00-11:00 both Saturday and Sunday. Tips are encouraged. On Sunday from 10:00-3:00 Art in the Park welcomes art vendors from across the region showcasing their craft while across the street the Berkeley Springs Farmer’s Market open from 10:00-2:00.
If Saturday Night in the Park doesn’t fill your live music fixin’ then we have you covered!
Live Music in Berkeley Springs
Friday
5:30 Cacapon Brewing Company “Rebecca Berlin and Juels Bland”
7:00pm BlackCat Music Shop “Open Mic”
7:00pm Ravenwood Carriage House “Regina AaMacha”
Saturday
5:30pm Berkeley Springs State Park “The Nighthawks”
6:30pm The Naked Olive “EMBR Acoustic Live”
7:00pm Cacapon Resort State Park Live Acoustic Music
Sunday
10am-Noon Berkeley Springs Farmers Market “Conner & Gabe”
Noon-2pm Berkeley Springs Farmers Market “Tri-State Ukeclectics Uke Club “
We know, it is going to be HOT and if you are looking for a cool place to hangout indoors then take a swing at Mountaineer Birdies or stop by The Star Theatre for one of their showings of “Minions & Monsters“ Friday or Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Check out this ultimate list of swimming holes and sweet treats for more ways to keep cool this weekend.
Celebrate Independence Day weekend at Cacapon Resort State Park with two days of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and classic summer fun. The festivities begin on Friday, July 3, with a Beach Party from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring beach volleyball, cornhole, sandcastle competitions, and music. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for children ages 6–12, and free for children under 6.
On Saturday, July 4, the celebration continues with activities at the Tom Ambrose Nature Center, including a red, white, and blue tie-dye T-shirt workshop at 2 p.m., followed by a water balloon challenge. Guests can enjoy a special Independence Day buffet at the Prospects Dining Room from 5 to 8:30 p.m., featuring barbecue ribs, chicken, corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese, and garden salad. The evening includes live acoustic music on the North Lodge Terrace from 7 to 9:30 p.m., along with lawn games, trivia, friendship bracelet making, a campfire with s’mores, and a red, white, and blue glow stick party with LED games from 7 to 10 p.m. Visitors can also take advantage of a 10% discount on a three-night stay during the holiday weekend.
That’s what you’ll find in Berkeley Springs this Independence Day.
Whether you’re visiting for an afternoon or making it a long weekend, 2026 is the perfect year to be part of a celebration that’s as much about small-town America as it is about America’s 250th birthday.
