So why do we celebrate Independence Day on July 4 and exactly what happened that day? Let’s have a quick historic review:

From Wikipedia, “Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Second Continental Congress declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states. The Congress voted to approve independence on July 2 and adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, on July 4.

Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches, and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.”

Are you ready to celebrate the national day of the United States in all of its glory? Let’s talk about menus and beverages!

Note: Sale dates are July 1-7, 2026 at all four Sonoma County Oliver’s Market locations.

Check out this week’s weekly ad for all of your holiday essentials, including some great beverage buys:

• Wilson Zinfandel, 2023 Dry Creek Valley, 750ml Bottle, $14.99+CRV – LOCAL
• Santa Cruz Lemonade, Selected Varieties, 32 oz. Bottle, $1.99
• Waterloo Sparkling Water, Selected Varieties, 12 pack/12 oz. Cans, $4.99+CRV
• Fever Tree Premium Drink Mixers, Selected Varieties, 4 pack/200ml Bottles, $3.99
• Balletto Rosé of Pinot Noir, 2025 Russian River Valley, 750ml Bottle, $16.99+CRV – LOCAL
• Angels & Cowboys Rosé, 2024 Sonoma County, 750ml Bottle, $14.99+CRV – LOCAL
• Quivira Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Sonoma County, 750ml Bottle, $14.99+CRV – LOCAL
• Martin Ray Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 Napa Valley, 750ml Bottle, $11.99+CRV – LOCAL
• Pedroncelli Friends Red, 2023 Sonoma County, 750ml Bottle, $9.99+CRV – LOCAL
• Korbel Wine, NV, Selected Varieties,750ml Bottle, $11.99+CRV – LOCAL
• Parliament Kaleidoscope & S’Mosaic IPA, 4 pack/16 oz. Cans, $13.99+CRV – LOCAL
• Parliament Pils, 4 pack/16 oz. Cans, $11.99+CRV – LOCAL
• Henhouse Brewing, Selected Varieties, 12 pack/12 oz. Cans, $18.99+CRV – LOCAL
• Pabst Blue Ribbon, 18 pack/12 oz. Cans, $11.99+CRV
• Lost Coast Brewing, Selected Varieties, 12 pack/12 oz. Cans, $11.99+CRV

For salads, mains, and more, we have

• St. Louis Style Pork Ribs, $3.99/lb.
• Baby Back Ribs, $4.99/lb.
• White Corn, Grown in Brentwood, CA, 50¢/ea.
• Oliver’s Own BBQ Sauce, 17.5 oz. Bottle, $2.99 – LOCAL
• Oliver’s Kitchen Artichoke Jalapeno Dip, 8 oz. Container, $4.99; 16 oz. Container, $8.99
• Comet Corn Popcorn, Selected Varieties, 4 oz. Bag, $4.49 – LOCAL
• Lazzari Mesquite Charcoal, 6.75 lb. Bag, $6.49
• The Good Crisp Potato Chips, 5.6 oz. Bag, $2.99 (REV)
• Grillo’s Pickle Spears, 32 oz. Container, $4.49

And then there’s dessert! How about our:

• Organic Seedless Watermelon, Grown by Thompson Farms in Bakersfield, CA, $6.99/ea.
• Clover Sonoma Ice Cream, Selected Varieties, 32 oz. Container, $7.99 – LOCAL
• Clover Sonoma Aerosol Whipped Topping, 6.5 oz. Container, $2.29 – LOCAL
• Oliver’s Own Pies, Selected Varieties, 2-2.4 lb. Pie, $17.99 – LOCAL
• Organic Strawberries, 1 lb. Package, Grown by Tomatero in Watsonville, CA, $3.49/ea.
• Dark Red Cherries, Grown by Stemilt in Washington, $2.99/lb.
• Jonny Pops Popscicles, Selected Varieties, 6-8 Count Box, $3.99

Don’t forget all of our ready-to-go salads, dips, and other prepared items that will quickly set you up for cookout success! And in other good news, our Barbecue will be open on the 4^th, grilling up your favorites from 11 AM – 7 PM.

Ready to cook it all yourself? Looking for inspiration or a fun take on a classic dish? How about Honey Bourbon Barbecue Baby Back Ribs,  Grilled Chicken with Spicy Peach Glaze, Blue Cheese Crusted New York Steak or Garlic Herbed Grilled Ahi Tuna Steaks as your centerpiece? We’ve got some red, white, and blue popsicles in both Boozy and Healthy editions and Blueberry Yogurt Lemon Popsicles, so there is something for everyone! Or how about Spar Spangled S’Mores in their full patriotic glory? If your Fourth is headed toward wine country style, you should give our Fresh Figs with Ricotta and Honey  or Cherry and Goat Cheese Salad a try, and don’t forget the Kicked Up Canned Baked Beans, Grilled Corn with Chili Lime Butter , Cherry BBQ Sauce, or Watermelon Salad, fun ways to jazz up these staples of many a cookout or potluck.

Oliver’s will be open from 7 AM – 9 PM for all of your last-minute Independence Day needs, from replenishing ice to restocking beverages. Enjoy this special holiday in Sonoma County style.

Happy Birthday, America!