July 4

National Hillbilly Day

Yeehaw! Get ready to embrace your inner hillbilly on National Hillbilly Day with music, BBQ, and good ol' country fun!

Yearly Date
July 4
Type
Day

Introduction

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"!

National Hillbilly Day Timeline

1900
Term "Hillbilly" Emerges
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.
1923
First Hillbilly Record
Fiddlin' John Carson made one of the first "hillbilly" records, marking a milestone in the recognition of this culture's music.
1939
Hillbilly in Hollywood
The release of the film "The Shepherd of the Hills" was an early Hollywood portrayal of the "hillbilly" stereotype.
1951
Hillbilly TV Show
"The Beverly Hillbillies," a popular TV show, debuted, exaggerating and making light of "hillbilly" stereotypes.
1972
Hillbilly Day Established
The first National Hillbilly Day is celebrated on July 4, aiming to celebrate and share hillbilly culture and tradition.
2000s
Hillbilly Culture Appreciation
More festivals and events celebrating "hillbilly" culture sprang up around the country, showing a growing appreciation for this distinctive subculture.

How to Celebrate National Hillbilly Day

1

Host a hillbilly hoedown

Gather your friends and family and throw a hillbilly-themed party complete with country music, line dancing, and homemade moonshine.

2

Have a "redneck" barbecue

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.

3

Go fishing in overalls

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!

4

Take a hayride

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.

5

Watch a classic hillbilly movie

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!

Why We Love National Hillbilly Day

A

It's a fun and unique holiday

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!

B

It brings people together

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.

C

It lets us embrace our inner hillbilly

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.

National Hillbilly Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jul 3
Monday
2024
Jul 3
Wednesday
2025
Jul 3
Thursday
2026
Jul 3
Friday
2027
Jul 3
Saturday