Like many towns across the country, Fair Oaks Ranch celebrates the Fourth of July—but we do it our way. It’s got the feel of a small-town gathering: familiar faces, easy conversations, and a sense that everyone belongs. But over the years, the celebration has grown into something more.

The green at the Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club fills early with families setting up chairs and staking out their favorite spots. Food trucks line the edge, offering everything from brisket sandwiches to snow cones. Music plays through the afternoon, kids run from booth to booth, and neighbors catch up between bites. There’s a steady rhythm to it all—lively and welcoming. It feels like Fair Oaks Ranch.

Behind the scenes, planning begins well before summer hits. City staff work closely with partners and vendors to get every detail in place—from food trucks and traffic flow to music and public safety. It’s a team effort that’s become a tradition of its own, and there’s real excitement in the preparation. As the event has grown, so has the sense of purpose behind it: to create something that brings our residents and communities together for good fun and celebration.

What started as a simple community gathering is becoming a tradition people plan around. Each year brings something new, but the highlight always comes at the end. As the sun sets, the crowd settles in for a show that’s become a signature moment: a combination laser light and fireworks display that lights up the sky and gives the day a grand, unforgettable finish.

It’s a celebration that reflects the best parts of Fair Oaks Ranch: friendly, proud, and growing together.

Now, we don’t know when you’ll read this, but if it’s before July 4th, 2025, we hope to see you at the Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club on the 4th. Gates open at 6 PM. If it’s after the 4th, we hope to catch you there next year, same place, same community, always worth showing up for!