Ten Acres Ranch

Town of Fort Mill-54th Annual Firing of the Cannons 💥

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.
📍 Main Street Bandstand | Downtown Fort Mill
🎟️ Admission is FREE

Celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States of America during one of Fort Mill's most cherished Independence Day traditions!

For more than five decades, the Firing of the Cannons has brought generations together to honor our nation's founding and celebrate the spirit of freedom and community. As America marks its Semiquincentennial, the Town of Fort Mill invites residents and visitors alike to experience this patriotic tradition.

⭐ Event Highlights ⭐

🥁 Fort Mill High School Band Fife & Drum Corps opening the ceremony
250th March of Honor down Main St with Fort Mill American Legion Post 43 and VFW
🔫 Special Musket Firing
🎤 Remarks from Mayor Guynn Savage and Fort Mill Town Council
👑 Appearance by the South Carolina Strawberry Queens
🎶 Patriotic music performed by the American Bombshells and Billy Foxx

📜 Reading of the Declaration of Independence by George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Edward Rutledge Aubrey—the youngest South Carolina signer of the Declaration of Independence (Fort Mill Community Playhouse)

📖 Historical presentation on the Firing of the Cannons tradition by Aydan Blackmon

💥 Ceremonial cannon firing conducted by the Short Family, who have proudly served as Fort Mill's resident cannoneers for 53 of the event's 54 years

🍧 Complimentary Frios Pops provided by the Town of Fort Mill while supplies last

Bring your family and friends as we honor America's 250th birthday and celebrate Fort Mill's rich patriotic heritage through this longstanding community tradition.

🚗 FREE PUBLIC PARKING
• Town of Fort Mill Municipal Lot – Tom Hall Street
• Behind Downtown Merchants – Main Street
• Veterans Park – 106 N. White Street
• Massey St Lot (behind 123 N. White St)
• First Baptist Church – 121 Monroe White Street
Handicap Parking: Municipal Lot behind Vestique/beside David Martin Law, off Confederate St

🚧 STREET CLOSURES
For the safety of attendees, portions of the following streets will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.:
• N./S. White Street
• Main Street
• Railroad Avenue
• Confederate Street

⚠️ SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY
• Portions of Veterans Park will be closed to the public.
• Additional areas may be restricted due to the cannon firing.
• Attendees should expect limited access to certain areas during the firing for safety reasons.
• Please follow all posted signage and instructions from Town staff, event personnel, and public safety officials.

We look forward to celebrating America's 250th Birthday and Fort Mill's proud Independence Day tradition with you! 🎆❤️🤍💙

https://www.fortmillsc.gov/564/54th-Annual-Firing-of-the-Cannons

See y'all tomorrow. Come get a taste of honey and try our body balms

Meet us at the Market this Saturday, June 20!
The Fort Mill Farmers & Artisans Market is held each Saturday from 9am - 12pm at Veterans Park, 106 N. White St.

Here are a few features for this week’s Market:
☕ Delicious coffee by The Lazy Belle
🍋 Refreshing lemonade from Lemon Zest Nest
🎯 Fun yard games for all ages

Please join us for all your local produce, flowers, coffee, baked goods, honey, elderberry syrup, handcrafted beverages, local artisans and so much more. See you there!

Visit our website for more information about the Market: https://ow.ly/Qhc250Z5Qn4

Lots of honey and lots of sizes. Come get a taste and grab a free Vitex seed pack. Start your pollinator garden with something big.

It is HOT today but we are here. Come browse around and find something good to eat and drink. We'll share our shade and fan.

Meet us at the Market this Saturday, June 13!
The Fort Mill Farmers & Artisans Market is held each Saturday from 9am - 12pm at Veterans Park, 106 N. White St.

Here are a few features for this week’s Market:
☕ Delicious coffee by Naturally Sweet Cafe
🍋 Refreshing lemonade from Anchors Aweigh Lemonade
🎙️Enjoy live music from Tim Hong
🖌️Kids can enjoy a fun pioneer craft activity
🎯 Fun yard games for all ages

Please join us for all your local produce, flowers, coffee, baked goods, honey, elderberry syrup, handcrafted beverages, local artisans and so much more. See you there!

Visit our website for more information about the Market: https://ow.ly/Qhc250Z5Qn4

Want to try something other than lotion for your skin? Try a fragranced or plain balm. Smooth and refreshing. Made with beeswax.

Need a honey fix? Come check us out at the Fort Mill Farmers & Artisans market at Veterans Park.

Come check out the market. Lots of great eats and gifts.

Meet us at the Market this Saturday, June 6!

The Fort Mill Farmers & Artisans Market is held each Saturday from 9am - 12pm at Veterans Park, 106 N. White St.

Here are a few features for this week’s Market:
☕ Delicious coffee by Knowledge Perk Coffee
🍋 Refreshing lemonade from Anchor Aweigh Lemonade
🎯 Fun yard games for all ages
🌻Plant your own flower workshop
🧑‍🍳Chef's Plate a demonstration by a local chef

🎨 Plus, this Saturday is part of the Ag + Art Tour for York County! Come experience the rich blend of agriculture and art happening all around the area—and right here at our Market!

Please join us for all your local produce, flowers, coffee, baked goods, honey, elderberry syrup, handcrafted beverages, local artisans and so much more. See you there!

Visit our website for more information about the Market: www.fortmillsc.gov

We're here. Rain is not. Come take a look.

Update:
We are keeping watch on the weather but the Market is open!!

Meet us at the Market this Saturday, May 30!
The Fort Mill Farmers & Artisans Market is held each Saturday from 9am - 12pm at Veterans Park, 106 N. White St.

Here are a few features for this week’s Market:
☕ Delicious coffee by The Lazy Belle
🍋 Refreshing lemonade from Lemon Zest Nest
🎯 Fun yard games for all ages

Please join us for all your local produce, flowers, coffee, baked goods, honey, elderberry syrup, handcrafted beverages, local artisans and so much more. See you there!

Visit our website for more information about the Market: https://ow.ly/Qhc250Z5Qn4