Celebrate Independence Day in style at Grain Rooftop Beer Garden, Norfolk’s premier rooftop destination on the 5th floor of The Main.
Grain delivers a July 4th celebration that blends elevated dining, live entertainment, and patriotic flair.
Join us for our Red, White, Brew & BBQ Patio Party, featuring live entertainment all night—an acoustic act to ease into the evening and a high‑energy DJ set to keep the celebration going well into the night.
Event Schedule
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
6:30 PM – Cocktail Hour
7:30 PM – Dinner Buffet/Action Stations
9:30 PM – Fireworks Display
Culinary Experience
Enjoy a delicious mix of butler‑passed appetizers and a chef‑driven stationed buffet inspired by classic American BBQ traditions.
Butler‑Passed Appetizers
- Deviled Eggs – Classic, Sour Cream & Chive, Candy Bacon
- Pimento “Pigs in a Blanket” – House Sausages, Pimento Cheese, Croissant
- Street Corn Bruschetta – Crispy Masa Cake, Charred Corn Relish, Lime Aioli, Cotija
Stationed Buffet Selections
- Loaded Potato Salad – Egg, Bacon, Green Onion
- Classic Macaroni Salad
- Summer Greens Salad – Marinated Tomato, Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Feta, Benne Seed Dressing, Cornbread Croutons
- Smoked Salt & Pepper Baby Back Ribs – Nashville BBQ Sauce, Corn on the Cob
- Southern Fried Chicken – Three Cheese Baked Mac
- House Smoked Brisket – Texas BBQ Sauce, Cast Iron Baked Beans
- Patriotic Dessert Room – A selection of Americana-inspired sweets
What to Expect
- Rooftop riverfront views
- Live entertainment: Acoustic opener → DJ finale
- Interactive action stations with fresh, chef‑prepared dishes
- A themed dessert room full of July 4th treats
- A high‑energy, social atmosphere only Grain can deliver
