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Yeehaw! Get ready to embrace your inner hillbilly on National Hillbilly Day with music, BBQ, and good ol' country fun!
Get ready to embrace your inner hillbilly and celebrate National Hillbilly Day on July 4! This fun and quirky holiday is a chance to let loose, have some fun, and maybe even learn a thing or two about hillbilly culture. The origins of this day are unclear, but it's believed to have started as a way to poke fun at stereotypes associated with rural living. However, today it's all about celebrating the laid-back and carefree lifestyle of country folks. So grab your overalls, straw hat, and a cold glass of sweet tea – it's time to get down and "hillbilly"!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Term "Hillbilly" Emerges</div><div class='timeline-text'>The term "hillbilly" is believed to have begun circulating in the United States around this time, associated with people living in rural, mountainous regions in Southern U.S.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1923</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Hillbilly Record</div><div class='timeline-text'>Fiddlin' John Carson made one of the first "hillbilly" records, marking a milestone in the recognition of this culture's music.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1939</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hillbilly in Hollywood</div><div class='timeline-text'>The release of the film "The Shepherd of the Hills" was an early Hollywood portrayal of the "hillbilly" stereotype.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1951</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hillbilly TV Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>"The Beverly Hillbillies," a popular TV show, debuted, exaggerating and making light of "hillbilly" stereotypes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hillbilly Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Hillbilly Day is celebrated on July 4, aiming to celebrate and share hillbilly culture and tradition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hillbilly Culture Appreciation</div><div class='timeline-text'>More festivals and events celebrating "hillbilly" culture sprang up around the country, showing a growing appreciation for this distinctive subculture.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a hillbilly hoedown</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family and throw a hillbilly-themed party complete with country music, line dancing, and homemade moonshine.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a "redneck" barbecue</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Fire up the grill and cook up some classic BBQ dishes like pulled pork, ribs, and cornbread. Bonus points if you serve it on checkered tablecloths.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go fishing in overalls</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put on your best overalls and head to a nearby lake or river for a day of fishing. Don't forget to bring some snacks and drinks in a cooler!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a hayride</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a local farm or pumpkin patch that offers hayrides and take a scenic tour while enjoying some country music and maybe even some apple cider.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a classic hillbilly movie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and family and have a movie night featuring classic hillbilly films like "Deliverance" or "The Beverly Hillbillies". Don't forget the popcorn!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a fun and unique holiday</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Hillbilly Day may not be the most well-known holiday, but it's definitely one of the most interesting. It celebrates the wild and free-spirited spirit of hillbilly culture - think banjos, moonshine, and all things country!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No matter where you're from or what your background is, National Hillbilly Day is a chance to bond with friends and family over good old-fashioned fun. It's about embracing the simple joys in life and celebrating community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It lets us embrace our inner hillbilly</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sometimes we all just need to let loose and have some hillbilly-style fun. Whether that means dressing up in overalls and chugging moonshine or dancing to bluegrass music, National Hillbilly Day gives us the perfect excuse to do just that.</p></div></div>
National Hillbilly Day is celebrated on July 4th every year. In 2024 National Hillbilly Day will occur on a Thursday.
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Jul 4
Tuesday
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Jul 4
Thursday
2025
Jul 4
Friday
2026
Jul 4
Saturday
2027
Jul 4
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