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It’s that time of year again folks. Time to grill up some burgers and hot dogs, freeze a little homemade ice-cream, and blow up some G.I. Joes fireworks in the name of freedom. ‘Murica.
Of course, we’re talking about the Fourth of July, which happens to fall on a Saturday this year.
It’s also the time of year that Fayetteville residents begin asking themselves, “Where can I watch some fireworks in Fayetteville (or Springdale, or Rogers, or Bentonville) in 2015?”
We’ve scoured the internets, and below is a list of the displays we’ve found scheduled throughout the area so far this year. If we discover more, we’ll add those to the list.
As always, if you know of other local fireworks displays that are open to the public, feel free to let us know in the comments.
Happy 4th of July, everyone.
Sunday, June 28
Fireworks at the Crosses
Date: Sunday, June 28
Where: Cross Church at Pinnacle Hills, Rogers
What: Fireworks display, live music, and food vendors.
Time: 5 p.m., fireworks at dark.
More info: crosschurch.com
Freedom Fest
Date: Sunday, June 28
Where: First Assembly of God Church, Pea Ridge
What: Fireworks display, music, inflatables, and food.
Time: 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
More info: cityofpearidge.com
Friends & Family Fireworks
Date: Sunday, June 28
Where: The Pentecostals of NWA Church, Rogers
What: Fireworks display, music, kids activities, and food.
Time: 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
More info: youtube.com
Celebrate Freedom
Date: Sunday, June 28
Where: Cedarville First Assembly of God
What: Fireworks display, inflatables, and food.
Time: 6:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk
More info: facebook.com/CedarvilleFirst
Friday, July 3
Freedom Fireworks
Date: Friday, July 3
Where: Northwest Arkansas Mall, Fayetteville
What: Fireworks display, live music by Boom Kinetic, inflatables, kids activities.
Time: 7 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:25 p.m.
More info: northwestarkansasmall.com
Bella Vista Freedom Fest
Date: Friday, July 3
Where: Loch Lomond Dam, Bella Vista
What: Fireworks display, sponsored by the Bella Vista POA.
Time: 6 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk.
More info: bellavistapoa.com
Prairie Creek Marina Fireworks
Date: Friday, July 3
Where: Prairie Creek Marina, Rogers
What: Fireworks Display
Time: 9 p.m.
More info: prairiecreekmarina.com
Independence Day Celebration at Carter Park
Date: Friday, July 3
Where: Carter Park, West Fork
What: Fireworks display, food, drinks, inflatables, water slides, pony rides, music
Time: 6 p.m., fireworks at dark.
More info: westforkparks.com
Celebrate Prairie Grove!
Date: Friday, July 3
Where: Prairie Grove Aquatic Park, Prairie Grove
What: Fireworks display, food, drinks
Time: 7 p.m., fireworks at dark.
More info: prairiegrovearkansas.org
Saturday, July 4
Fourth of July Spectacular
Date: Saturday, July 4
Where: The AMP, Rogers
What: Fireworks display featuring a performance by SoNA
Time: Gates open at 6 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. p.m. Fireworks at dark.
Admission: $5 general admission, $10 for seats, $35 for “gold circle” seats.
More info: waltonartscenter.com
An Evening at Orchards Park
Date: Saturday, July 4
Where: Orchards Park, Bentonville
What: Fireworks display, live music by Kaylee Rutland and Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band
Time: Festivities at 7 p.m. Music at 8 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
More info: bentonvillear.com
Fourth at the Field
Date: Saturday, July 4
Where: Arvest Ballpark, Springdale
What: Fireworks display, exhibition baseball game between the Joplin Outlaws and the Nevada Griffons
Time: Game starts at 6:35 p.m., and a fireworks display will begin immediately after the game.
More info: milb.com
Ventris Trail’s End Fireworks
Date: Saturday, July 4
Where: Ventris Trail’s End Resort (Garfield, AR)
What: Fireworks display, intended to be viewed on a boat from Beaver Lake.
Time: 8 p.m.
More info: beaverlakeresorts.com
Fire In the Sky
Date: Saturday, July 4
Where: Siloam Springs Municipal Airport, 4660 Smith Field Drive
What: Fireworks display, parachutists, concessions
Time: Music at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
More info: siloamconnection.com
Rodeo of the Ozarks
Date: Saturday, July 4
Where: Parsons Stadium in Springdale
What: The last day of the 71th Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks. A fireworks display will take place after the rodeo.
Time: Gates at 6 p.m., the rodeo starts at 7:00 p.m., and the fireworks begin after the rodeo.
More info: rodeooftheozarks.org
Farmington Freedom Fest
Date: Saturday, July 4
Where: Farmington High School Football Stadium
What: Fireworks display
Time: 9 p.m.
More info: cityoffarmingtonar.com
Gentry Freedom Fest
Date: Saturday, July 4
Where: Gentry City Park
What: Fireworks display, car show, pageant, softball tournament, more
Time: Festival kicks off at noon, fireworks at dark.
More info: gentrychamber.com
