Full Weekend Schedule. Fireworks, Live Music, Activities and Family Fun.
Fourth of July Weekend
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Event Guide
Date & Time
Jul. 2, 2026 — Jul. 6, 2026
All day
Celebrate the Fourth of July In Vermont
Join us for the Fourth of July weekend, as live music, family activities and fireworks return to Stratton Mountain. Mountain Friends and Freedom rocks on Saturday evening and through the night with The Boss Project, outdoor kids activities, hot dog and pie eating contest, fireworks and more. Space is limited and tickets are required.
This year's celebration runs for the duration of the holiday weekend. Kick off your fun on Thursday by enjoying Scenic Lift Rides and hanging in the Village, Mountain Top Yoga will be available Saturday to Monday, and the Running of the Bears 5K makes its way through the Village and around the resort on Sunday morning. It's hard to top a holiday weekend at Stratton Mountain with so much to do!
Once pre-purchased, event tickets may be picked up early at the Guest Services' windows in the main base area.
Join us for the Fourth of July weekend, as live music, family activities and fireworks return to Stratton Mountain. Mountain Friends and Freedom rocks on Saturday evening and through the night with The Boss Project, outdoor kids activities, hot dog and pie eating contest, fireworks and more. Space is limited and tickets are required.
This year's celebration runs for the duration of the holiday weekend. Kick off your fun on Thursday by enjoying Scenic Lift Rides and hanging in the Village, Mountain Top Yoga will be available Saturday to Monday, and the Running of the Bears 5K makes its way through the Village and around the resort on Sunday morning. It's hard to top a holiday weekend at Stratton Mountain with so much to do!
Once pre-purchased, event tickets may be picked up early at the Guest Services' windows in the main base area.
Jul
2
Thu
Event Guide
Full Weekend Schedule. Fireworks, Live Music, Activities and Family Fun.
Fourth of July Weekend
Date & Time
Jul. 2, 2026 — Jul. 6, 2026
All day
Celebrate the Fourth of July In Vermont
Join us for the Fourth of July weekend, as live music, family activities and fireworks return to Stratton Mountain. Mountain Friends and Freedom rocks on Saturday evening and through the night with The Boss Project, outdoor kids activities, hot dog and pie eating contest, fireworks and more. Space is limited and tickets are required.
This year's celebration runs for the duration of the holiday weekend. Kick off your fun on Thursday by enjoying Scenic Lift Rides and hanging in the Village, Mountain Top Yoga will be available Saturday to Monday, and the Running of the Bears 5K makes its way through the Village and around the resort on Sunday morning. It's hard to top a holiday weekend at Stratton Mountain with so much to do!
Once pre-purchased, event tickets may be picked up early at the Guest Services' windows in the main base area.
Join us for the Fourth of July weekend, as live music, family activities and fireworks return to Stratton Mountain. Mountain Friends and Freedom rocks on Saturday evening and through the night with The Boss Project, outdoor kids activities, hot dog and pie eating contest, fireworks and more. Space is limited and tickets are required.
This year's celebration runs for the duration of the holiday weekend. Kick off your fun on Thursday by enjoying Scenic Lift Rides and hanging in the Village, Mountain Top Yoga will be available Saturday to Monday, and the Running of the Bears 5K makes its way through the Village and around the resort on Sunday morning. It's hard to top a holiday weekend at Stratton Mountain with so much to do!
Once pre-purchased, event tickets may be picked up early at the Guest Services' windows in the main base area.
Featured Events
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Mountain Friends and Freedom - July 4
Music, BBQ and Fireworks? Sign us up. Mountain Friends and Freedom is Stratton Mountain's annual Fourth of July Weekend celebration, happening Saturday. There is fun for the whole family with live music, BBQ dinner and fun family activities. The outdoor stage is set for live music by The Boss Project on Saturday, July 4 at 6:30pm
Running of the Bears 5K - July 5
This 5K starts in the Stratton Village and takes place around the resort. Come out with friends and family and complete this friendly 5K to kick off your Fourth of July weekend celebration. The race starts at 9AM, check-in at 8:30am.
All Weekend Activities
Friday, July 3
Saturday, July 4
Sunday, July 5
Monday, July 6
- Scenic Gondola Rides from 10am - 4:30pm; Thursday to Monday.
- Stratton Bike Park from 10am - 4pm; Thursday to Monday.
- Kid's Mountain Bike Camps: available Thursday to Monday for kids aged 7 to 12.
- UTV Tours from 9am - 6pm; daily.
- Golf tee times daily 8am - 6pm; daily.
- CLIMB - Indoor rock climbing gym; Friday to Monday.
- Stratton Training and Fitness Center - indoor pool, massages, fitness classes, tennis & pickleball; daily.
- Tennis & Pickleball clinics and events all weekend long, with something for the whole family! Adult tennis clinics and mixers, kids summer camp, and tournaments.
- Massage at the Fitness Center Find a little time to relax this weekend too.
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Friday, July 3
- Green Apron Friday Special: $15 Fish Fry-days (Fish and Chips special), plus specials on Lobster Rolls. Enjoy live music from Juliet Hawkins while you eat, 5pm-8pm.
- Benedicts, $5 shakes at Benedicts on Fridays, enjoy a refreshing shake on the outdoor patio.
Saturday, July 4
- Mountain Friends and Freedom: 6pm - 9:30pm - Annual Fourth of July celebration with live music, kid's activities, contests and family fun.
- Fireworks: 9:15pm - FREE, as gates will open at 9pm after Mountain Friends and Freedom for all to see.
- Mid Mountain Chairlift Brunch: 10am-1pm. A one-of-a-kind mountain dining experience designed to be as memorable as it is delicious.
- Farmers Market: 10am - 5pm, Stratton Courtyard - Local Crafts, Art, Gifts, Foods & more!
- The North Face Tails and Trails Puppy Parade: 10am - 11:30am, Guided hike to the summit fire tower with other dog owners and four-legged friends.
- Mountain Top Yoga: 11am - 12:30pm, strike a mountain pose at the mountain top.
- Kid's Mountain Camp: 8:30am -12pm. Enjoy this one-day version of summer camp on Saturday with kid's Mountain Camp. Ages 3 to 10.
- Adult Tennis Clinics: Open to all levels of play, everyone is sure to get a good workout. Enjoy a variety of clinics held during the day.
Sunday, July 5
- Running of the Bears 5K: 8:30am - 10:30am, Come out and complete this friendly 5K to kick off your July 4 weekend celebration.
- Mountain Top Yoga: 11am - 12:30pm, strike a mountain pose at the mountain top.
- Outdoor Climbing Wall: 10am - 4:30pm.
- Adult Tennis Clinics: Open to all levels of play, everyone is sure to get a good workout. Enjoy a variety of clinics held during the day.
- Benedicts' Brunch n' Beats with DJ Zackboi on the outdoor patio from 11am - 1pm.
- Green Apron's Slow Smoker Sundays; 4pm - 8pm, Pop up BBQ buffet with all you can eat rotating selection of house-smoked favorites alongside classic sides, accompanied by live music and savory views. Kids under 10 eat free with an adult plate (1/1 ratio). Additional kid's plates are $10. Not available with other promotional discounts. $30 per adult plate, all you can eat BBQ. Live music begins at 5pm.
Monday, July 6
- Outdoor Climbing Wall: 10am - 4:30pm.
- Mountain Top Yoga: 11am - 12:30pm, strike a mountain pose at the mountain top.
Food and Beverage
- Green Apron, Stratton Golf Course
- Benedicts, Stratton Courtyard
- Grizzly's, main Base Lodge
- T-Bar, Village
- Mulligans, Village
- Green Door Pub, Village
- Snowfish Sushi, Village
- Bar 802, Village
- Fire Tower, Village
- Stratton Mountain Market and Deli, Village
- Upper Standard Coffee, Village
Village Retail Sales
- The Dashing Bear: 40–50% savings on fall and winter apparel and footwear. Summer arrivals from Goldbergh, Alashan, and Krimson Klover, plus don’t miss the new accessories and home gift selections just added to the shop.
- The North Face: New Spring & Summer apparel, plus 40% off Winter 2026 apparel and gloves, and 20% The North Face Backpacks.
- Stratton Sports: Up to 50% off on select merchandise.
- First Run: 40% off Winter 2026 Apparel; 40% Select winter Footwear; 25% Black Diamond Summer Apparel and Accessories; Up to 60% Off Winter 2026 Skis and Boots.
- Burton: 40% off Winter hardgoods (snowboards/boots/bindings); Up to 50% off Demo snowboards and bindings.
- Syd and Dustys: All new Malbon Golf apparel, Oakley Sunglasses & DANG Shades; plus 40% off Winter 2026 gear.
- Stratton Clothing Company: Everything Stratton Logo! T-Shirts, Hats, Stickers, Glassware, Trail Signs & much more!
- Mountain Sweets: Candy, Fudge, Gifts, and Sweet Treats – YUMMY!
- Village Tails: Our newest stores full of gear and treats for all your furry friends!
All events are subject to change. Please check back here for regular updates.
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