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Seventy Six, Ky., marks Independence Day weekend with ‘Spirit of 76’ events tying local history to the 250th anniversary
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Kentucky/The Apex Times/Jul 2, 10:32 AM EDT

Seventy Six, Ky., marks Independence Day weekend with ‘Spirit of 76’ events tying local history to the 250th anniversary

Clinton County organizers are staging a July 3-4 festival near Albany featuring concerts, fireworks, patriotic presentations and a 7.6-mile race, spotlighting the community of Seventy Six and its “Spirit of 1776” theme.

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SEVENTY SIX, Ky. organizers are inviting residents and visitors to tie the national 250th anniversary of independence to a local place name, using Independence Day weekend as the centerpiece for a multi-day “Spirit of 76” celebration near Albany, in Clinton County.

The Kentucky Lantern article raising the theme points to the community of Seventy Six as an unusual reference point for the country’s anniversary, describing the invitation as a way to look beyond Washington during a period when some Americans are concerned about the nation’s direction. The piece says the origin of the community’s name is lost to history, while treating the “Seventy Six” identity as a meaningful link to the Revolutionary era.

The festival itself is being organized for Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, with activities scheduled across the weekend. Organizers said the event is set to feature free concerts, a large fireworks display, golf tournament events, historical and patriotic presentations, and a 7.6-mile race.

According to the Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS announcement, the concerts will be held at the 76 Falls Country Club off Kentucky Route 3062, near KY 90, with the weekend program also including music and other programming aimed at community participation. The announcement describes the events as among the largest celebrations planned for the area for the semi-quincentennial.

For July 3, the scheduled program includes an evening concert beginning with local opening acts at 6 p.m., followed by a headliner listed for 8 p.m. The radio announcement names Colton Bowlin of Albany as the headliner for that night, along with local performers Kristen Hunter and Thomas Oesterreicher.

On July 4, the concert schedule is set to begin at 6 p.m., with the radio announcement naming EmiSunshine among the acts. The announcement also describes additional patriotic and historical presentations as part of the Independence Day programming, tying the weekend’s activities to the county’s history and the role Seventy Six played as a named community in Kentucky.

Outside the concert and ceremony programming, organizers said the weekend will include a huge fireworks show plus a 7.6-mile race. A schedule also includes golf tournament events, which the announcement describes as part of the broader lineup intended to draw families and residents from the region.

With the holiday weekend approaching, organizers are framing the events as a community gathering built around family-friendly activities and public celebration. In the near term, attendees are expected to follow any posted entry, parking, and event-day rules tied to the locations hosting concerts, fireworks and the race, as well as the schedule announcements made by local organizers and media partners.

Why It Matters

  • The July 3-4 timing makes the festival one of the main planned ways local residents are preparing to mark the 250th anniversary of independence.
  • Public-facing events like fireworks, a race and free concerts can bring visitors and spending to Clinton County, while also concentrating traffic and safety planning around the event sites.
  • Historical and patriotic presentations are part of the planned weekend programming, shaping how the anniversary is reflected at the community level rather than only in national venues.
  • The festival’s reliance on multiple venues and activities increases the importance of clear event-day rules, including parking, entry procedures and course safety for the race.
  • Because concerts are described as free and family-oriented, local organizers’ coordination with venue operators and public services can directly affect community access and public order during the holiday.

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Key Facts

  • Seventy Six, Kentucky organizers are hosting a “Spirit of 76” celebration near Albany in Clinton County for Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4.
  • The Kentucky Lantern piece connects the community’s “Seventy Six” name to the broader 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, while noting the name’s origin is unknown.
  • Organizers said the weekend includes free concerts, historical and patriotic presentations, golf tournament events, a 7.6-mile race, and a fireworks show.
  • The Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS announcement says concert programming is set for 76 Falls Country Club off KY 3062, near KY 90.
  • For July 3, the announcement lists opening acts starting at 6 p.m. and a headliner at 8 p.m., naming Colton Bowlin of Albany.
  • For July 4, the announcement lists a concert start at 6 p.m., naming EmiSunshine among the acts.
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