Join us for a family-friendly backyard celebration before the parade! 12pm-2pm at the Museum!
Celebrate Independence Day with Gaston County Museum at our America’s 250th Fourth of July Celebration!
July 4 from 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, just before the countywide parade kicks off!
Bring the whole family for an afternoon packed with summer fun including the best of all-- the Great American Apple Pie Bake-Off Competition, where local bakers will compete for patriotic pie glory!
Come cool off, celebrate community, and kick off your Fourth of July festivities with us.
A huge Foam Party
Fire truck spray down
Kids crafts
Face painting
Music from DJ Alfredo.
FREE Tony's Ice Cream!
Hot dogs from Will's Doggin' It
Pound cakes from Karma Cakes to benefit the Museum!
More information on the parade can be found here: https://www.gastongov.com/calendar.aspx?EID=2440
More information and rules on the Bake-Off, here: The Great American Apple Pie Bake-Off Rules


