Natalie Anderson/Salisbury Post — Mason Dodrill and Leighann Stubbs of Hoff's Grill serve up pork chop, chicken and fried bologna sandwiches during the town of Faith's Fourth of July celebration Saturday. Owner Jolene Houchins told the Post the restaurant is grateful to be back and celebrating America, especially as the nation recoups from the COVID-19 pandemic. Houchins said much of the time spent at the celebration since Wednesday has been catching up with familiar faces, and is happy to see a turnout "pretty close to normal." We like to ask if anyone would be interested in taking our Porkchop Challenge (The Hoffinator) at the Faith 4th celebration on Saturday or Monday. The sandwich and fries weighs in at around 6-7 pds. $35 up front. $100 bounty if completed plus the $35 back if you don’t finish it we keep the $35

Natalie Anderson/Salisbury Post — Since Wednesday, June 30, 2021, hundreds have turned out for the town of Faith's six-day Fourth of July celebration. This year marks the 75th year since the first celebration, which draws a crowd from across the nation each year. In addition to local food vendors such as Hoff's Grill and Mottzerallas food truck, Wade Shows, Inc., provided traditional fair and festival food options on Saturday, July 3.

Natalie Anderson/Salisbury Post — Since Wednesday, June 30, 2021, hundreds have turned out for the town of Faith's six-day Fourth of July celebration. This year marks the 75th year since the first celebration, which draws a crowd from across the nation each year. In addition to local food vendors such as Hoff's Grill and Mottzerallas food truck, Wade Shows, Inc., provided traditional fair and festival food options on Saturday, July 3.

Natalie Anderson/Salisbury Post — Lonnie and Kimberlie Poole of the Faith American Legion Post gather money for raffle contests at the town of Faith's Fourth of July celebration Saturday. The legion is offering entry into two raffle contests, with one prize being a zero-turn Toro lawn mower and the other a .22 Henry brand rifle. Lonnie estimates at least $5,000 has been raised since Wednesday, marking a profit of at least $1,000 as of Saturday evening. Funds help the legion continue its support of numerous local programs, including high school Boys and Girls State pariticipants, Faith Fire Department, Wreaths Across America and JROTC programs. Kimberlie said not having last year's celebration due to COVID-19 "felt really strange."

Natalie Anderson/Salisbury Post — Members of the Faith American Legion Post keep dozens of hamburger patties and hot dog weenies sizzling for a steady crowd of hungry customers at the town of Faith's Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021. The town estimates volunteers cook up 4,500 pounds of barbecued shoulders, 5,000 hot dogs, 7,000 hamburgers and 1,800 pounds of country ham each year for the celebration.

Natalie Anderson/Salisbury Post — Throughout a performance from The Barefoot Cruisers at the town of Faith's Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, numerous people gathered in front of the stage to dance along to a mix of classics, including "Electric Slide," "Play That Funky Music" and "Tennessee Whiskey." This year, the town organized a six-day celebration to mark the 75th anniversary after a canceled festival last year.

Natalie Anderson/Salisbury Post — "Electric Slide," "Play That Funky Music" and "Tennessee Whiskey" are among the tunes performed by rock and roll cover band The Barefoot Cruisers at the town of Faith's Fourth of July celebration Saturday. Moments before performing "Electric Slide," lead singer, Milton, said it felt great to be back out without masks, which erupted applause and cheers from the audience.