The City of Menlo is moving forward with early planning for its annual July 4 celebration, with city leaders discussing dates, activities, and logistics during a recent council work session.
The City of Summerville is now accepting applications for food vendors for the 2026 Celebrate Independence Festival and Fireworks.
The annual event will be held Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center.
City officials say the food vendor application is now available online through the Summerville Parks and Recreation website and will remain open through April 10.
Vendors selected to participate will be notified on April 17. The cost for a 15-by-15 vendor space is $75, and the fee must be paid by June 1.
The Celebrate Independence Festival is one of the community’s biggest summer events, featuring food vendors, family activities, and fireworks.
More information and vendor applications are available at www.summervillerec.org.
The City of Summerville is now accepting sealed bids for its 2026 Fourth of July fireworks show, scheduled for July 2, 2026.
According to the Request for Bid, proposals will be received at Summerville City Hall, 120 Georgia Avenue, until 2:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026. Bids must remain valid for 30 business days and must comply with all conditions outlined in the bid document.
City officials say bids will be opened publicly during the City Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. on January 23 in the City Hall Council Room. While bids will be opened that day, no award will be made until designated city officials have had time to fully review each submission.
All proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked “RFB-2026-119-Firework Show” on the outside. Any bids received after the deadline will not be accepted, and the City of Summerville notes it is not responsible for late deliveries caused by mail service or other carriers.