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July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party

The celebration begins early and lasts into the night at our annual July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party. We celebrate Independence Day with a day of pure fun. So pack a picnic and sunscreen, round up your friends and family, and head to Callaway Gardens for a spectacular fourth of July!

2011 Schedule of Events

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Friday, July 1: Callaway Gardens Farmers Market, FSU Flying High Circus performance, barbecue dinner (additional cost) and live music by Southern rock band Smith & Lewis

Saturday, July 2: Two FSU Flying High Circus shows, beach volleyball and sandcastle building, shrimp boil and steak dinner (additional cost) and live music by local country artist Ricky Gunn

Sunday, July 3: Beach games, FSU Flying High Circus performance, Caribbean chicken dinner (additional cost) and live music by country/rock act Running Down Romance

Monday, July 4: Red, White and Blue Pancake Breakfast (additional cost), two FSU Flying High Circus shows, Swingin’ Medallions concert and Fireworks Extravaganza

Note: Activities and time are subject to change.

Picnicking

Picnic tables and grills are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Groups cannot reserve picnic tables until their parties arrive. Grills are in the Pine Needle Point picnic area.

Trash receptacles are located throughout the gardens and beach area for your convenience. Please use them and help us keep the environment clean.

Bicycles

Bicycles are available for rental at the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center starting at 9 a.m. Last rental must be returned by 4:45 p.m.

Forget Something?

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Stop by The Sand Bucket Gift Shop for sunscreen, beach towels, hats and more, to make your day at the Beach a pleasant one.

Remember…

Admission to the Star Spangled Beach Party includes admission to all attractions within Callaway Gardens including the Day Butterfly Center, Sibley Horticultural Center, Callaway Discovery Center, live Birds of Prey Shows, seven miles of nature trails and our 10-mile Discovery Bicycle Trail. Garden attractions close at 6 p.m. Please refer to your July Calendar and Map for a complete listing of activities around the Gardens.

Pets are not permitted anywhere in the Beach area due to health and safety reasons. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be brought onto Callaway Gardens property.