Join the Rotary Club of Bryson City for their 37th Annual Independence Day celebration featuring a 5K/10K that kicks off at Riverside Park and winds through the scenic Deep Creek Community near Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Beyond the race itself, you'll enjoy the Freedom Festival with family-friendly activities throughout the day, evening fireworks, and optional adventures like whitewater rafting, scenic train rides, and waterfall hikes. Sign up by June 10th to guarantee your commemorative race shirt, though late registrations are welcome with shirt availability subject to stock.