While most Independence Day celebrations notably occur on July 4, things are getting started a week early in Martinsburg, West Virginia, with the ultimate family-friendly celebration of the season. Moreover, it’s an entirely free-to-attend, family-friendly event that combines classic, quintessential community quaintness with a couple of unique “sky-high” offerings in addition.
Made possible by CMC, the Berkeley County Independence Day Celebration will be held this Saturday, June 28, at Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport. All activities to take place in part of the grand event will get underway by 3 p.m., lasting through the evening with a late-night conclusion at 10 p.m. The lineup includes live music, great food, onsite vendors, and an abundance of activities catering to all ages.
One of the most unique offerings to distinguish this celebration from all others is that attending guests will have the opportunity to go on actual 30-minute Warbird rides. That’s right, Capital Wing Commemorative Air Force will be present throughout the day with a real Boeing PT-17 Stearman. Take note, this offer requires advance purchase. Click here to learn more or to secure your flight booking now.
While exciting, such high-flying adventures are understandably not ideal for all audiences. Fortunately, there are plenty of other pleasantries to pursue throughout the celebration, including many mutually appealing family festivities. The onsite Kids Village setup, for instance, offers plenty of activities to boast about. Hosted by LovelyPixels, the Kids Village provides countless hands-on activities, games, and more to keep even the youngest attendees interested and amused.
Adults take note of the full-service Beer Garden to be offered during the celebration as well. And then, there are, of course, all those delightful food truck offerings providing a broad range of palate-pleasing provisions. Featured favorites topping off the tasty tantalizations include Big Yaks BBQ, Food by Fire, InstaRoll Ice Cream and Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Kona Ice, Mountain Dogs and Lemonade, Toasted, Zul’s Frozen Lemonade, and FedUp Food Truck.
Additionally, there will be multiple table vendors in attendance as well. So, rest assured, you will not go hungry!
As for live entertainment, several musical performers will come out to keep things beaty and alive through the evening. Nuclear Fishin’ is up first, playing at 4 p.m. Bryan Elijah Smith will be on the scene at 6 p.m., followed by the Mountain Rebel Band at 8 p.m.
Topping off the evening will be the ultimate sendoff—A fantastic fireworks spectacle to ignite the night. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. All events wrap up following the grand finale.
Once again, the 2025 installment of the Berkeley County Independence Day Celebration will take place at the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport this Saturday. Eastern WV Regional Airport Authority is located at 226 Pilot Way, Martinsburg, WV, 25405. Go to the website for directions and additional details.