Fourth of July Weekend in the Mohawk Valley

The Mohawk Valley has something for everyone on 4th of July Weekend!

Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is a United States federal holiday commemorating the approval of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

The Fourth of July in the Mohawk Valley is a summertime tradition where you’ll find outdoor activities, celebrations, fireworks, concerts and much more. We’re updating this page as more events are discovered, so check back for updates!

Take a look at great events happening in the Mohawk Valley beginning July 3rd through the holiday weekend!


Get Fresh Produce at This Weekend’s Farmers’ Markets

Clinton Farmers Market

Clinton Farmers Market

July 3, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Clinton Village Green
Boonville Area Farmers Market

Boonville Area Farmers Market

July 3, 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 am
Erwin Park
Oriskany Farmers Market

Oriskany Farmers Market

July 3, 2025
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Trinkaus Park
Oneida County Public Market

Oneida County Public Market

July 5, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Union Station
Richfield Springs Farmers Market

Richfield Springs Farmers Market

July 5, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Spring Park
Festival Farmers Market at The Gathering Place

Festival Farmers Market at The Gathering Place

July 5, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Gathering Place
Fulton County
Herkimer County
Montgomery County
Oneida County
Otsego county
Schoharie County

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World renowned performer Hilby will bring his extreme circus skills to Unity Hall's Free Family Fun Fest on Sunday, July 19.

LIVE at Unity Hall HILBY – The Skinny German Juggle Boy

World renowned performer Hilby will bring his extreme circus skills to Unity Hall's Free Family Fun Fest on Sunday, July 19.
June 24, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Rob Cirillo’s Georges Bank Succotash Recipe

Homegrown in Herkimer County: Georges Bank Succotash Recipe by Rob Cirillo

Rob’s Georges Bank Succotash recipe incorporates favorite local vegetables and produce that’s easy to cook and perfect for a family meal.
June 23, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Mayfield Historical Society

Mayfield Historical Society Annual Ice Cream Social

The Mayfield Historical Society will hold its Annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 16, from 6 to 8 pm at The Rice Homestead.
June 22, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Montgomery County Youth Day 2026

Montgomery County Announces 2026 Youth Day

Montgomery County's annual Youth Day will return on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Village of Fonda Park
June 22, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today

Featured Weekend Events in the Mohawk Valley

Take a look at Mohawk Valley events happening this weekend in this beautiful region located in the heart of Upstate New York!
June 19, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Upstate NY Comic Con, Little Falls, NY

Little Falls Welcomes Upstate NY Comic Con

Enjoy a day of classic comic culture at the Upstate NY Comic Con, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Elks Lodge in Little Falls.
June 19, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Hartwick College Community Event

Hartwick College Community Event: Summer Fun at the Yager Museum

Hartwick College's Yager Museum of Art and Culture has announced its summer hours and June and July programming.
June 19, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today

Nominations Open for Farmers to Serve on USDA Farm Service Agency County Committees

Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees.
June 18, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Herkimer College, Herkimer, NY

Herkimer County Community College to Launch Free FastTrack Workforce Courses

Herkimer County Community College, in partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College, has announced the launch of its first series of free FastTrack workforce courses for residents in Herkimer County.
June 17, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Example data center in Utah Source: Swilsonmc, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Conversations About the Planned AI Data Center in Ilion

Conversations continue around the former Remington Arms site at 14 Hoefler Ave., Ilion and the planned 250,000-square-foot data center.
June 16, 2026/by Cheyenne Dorsagno

Herkimer County Veggie Van and From the Ground Up Programs Hit the Road

Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County (CCE Herkimer) is excited to announce the return of its Veggie Van mobile market.
June 15, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Herkimer College in the Spring/Summer

Stakeholder Forum on Clean Energy

The forum will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Herkimer College, 100 Reservoir Rd, Herkimer, NY.
June 15, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
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