The Ridges Resort Presents
Liberty on the Lake
Looking for the best place to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Blue Ridge Mountains? The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, Georgia is hosting Liberty on the Lake — a three-day lakefront getaway for families and couples to ring in America’s 250th birthday in style.
From the moment you arrive, the celebration begins. Guests are welcomed with a patriotic in-room amenity and a full weekend designed for all ages. Spend your days paddleboarding and kayaking on Lake Chatuge, competing in a resort-wide scavenger hunt, cheering on the annual Lake Chatuge Boat Parade, and playing pickleball with mountain views. Evenings come alive with poolside DJ sets, live music on the lawn, s’mores by the firepit, and a spectacular fireworks display launched off the resort’s private pier on the Fourth of July.
Whether you’re planning a North Georgia family vacation, a romantic mountain escape, or a holiday weekend trip from Atlanta, this is one Fourth of July event you won’t find anywhere else.
July 4th Weekend | 2026
Friday
Weekend Kickoff
4:00 PM
Guest Check-In & Welcome
250th Celebration Welcome Amenity
6:30 PM
Pickleball Open Play & Mini Activation
Try out the courts, sign up for tournaments, or just enjoy a friendly match.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
S’mores by the Firepit
with Sparklers and assorted chocolates, yard games, board games, sidewalk chalk, and more.
9:00 PM
Glow Stick Pool Party
Family-friendly night swim with glow sticks, pool games and music.
Saturday
Fourth of July Celebration
8:00 AM
Paddleboard Rentals & Lake Activities
Explore the lake, paddleboard / kayak
8:30 AM
Patriotic Scavenger Hunt & Bingo Card
Clues hidden across the property, all day/ all weekend
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Breakfast / Brunch
Quick breakfast pick up at Sips OR late brunch at MS or TOLK
10:30 AM
Lake Chatuge Boat Parade
Decorate your boat in red, white & blue and parade around the lake.
Reserve your boat now!
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Poolside Entertainment DJ Lory
2:30 PM
Yard Games
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Live Music on the Lawn with Jay Memory
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
S’mores by the Firepit
8:30 PM
Fireworks Off the Pier
Lakeside display to cap off the Fourth of July celebrations.
Sunday
Red, White & Relax
7:00 AM
Sunrise Paddleboard or Kayak Session Rentals available for one last lake adventure.
9:00 AM
Poolside Relaxation
Stretch, relax, and enjoy the last morning on the property.
10:00 AM
Family Games & Yard Competitions
Cornhole, Giant Yard Games, final Pickleball open play.
11:00 AM
Checkout
Brunch at TOLK or MS
Before heading home, guests can enjoy brunch and one final stroll along the lake.