Graves, Sweely host Fourth fun

Graves Mountain Lodge in Syria will again host its free, public Independence Day fireworks show around 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4.

Enjoy a picnic celebration.

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.

Graves Mountain will serve picnic foods at 4:30 p.m. There will be life music with Jimmy “O” at 6 p.m. Lots of child-friendly activities will be offered, including fishing, swimming, horseshoes and pony rides.

Parking donations accepted by the Madison County Volunteer Fire Company and Madison County Rescue Squad. Call (540) 923-4231 or visit http://www.gravesmountain.com for information.

Sweely Estate Winery near Wolftown will host a special Independence Day celebration noon-4 p.m. Saturday, July 4 on the Great Lawn, which is next to its hospitality center (enter on Woftown-Hood Road.)

Enjoy the sounds of Madison County’s Courtney Hollow Band while dining on traditional Fourth of July picnic fare from Madison’s own Pig ’N Steak restaurant. Full menu details (which include vegetarian options) can be found at http://www.sweelyestatewinery.com.

There’s no admission fee and all food and beverage will be sold a la carte.

So they can get an idea on how many to expect, though, they do ask that you let them know if you’re coming by calling (540) 948-9005, ext. 0. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to spend the afternoon.

Sorry, no outside food or beverage allowed.