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Fire up the grill and start soaking those brats, America. It’s almost time for an Independence Day party.
Fourth of July is fast approaching, and folks all over Northwest Arkansas have already begun asking themselves “Where can I watch some fireworks in Fayetteville (or Farmington, Prairie Grove, West Fork, Springdale, Rogers, or Bentonville) in 2016?”
We’ve scoured the internets, and below is a list of the displays we’ve found scheduled throughout the area so far this year.
Of note, the folks at the Northwest Arkansas Mall will not be hosting their annual display for the first time in a long time this year, so don’t count on that one. In fact, we haven’t been able to find any public fireworks display at all planned in Fayetteville in 2016.
There are plenty of others all over the region, however, beginning with a large display just up the road in Springdale at Parsons Stadium as part of the Rodeo of the Ozarks festivities on June 25.
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 that aren’t on the list, feel free to let us know in the comments.
Happy 4th of July, everyone.
Saturday, June 25
Rodeo of the Ozarks
Date: Saturday, June 25
Where: Parsons Stadium, 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
Riverside Fireworks in Siloam Springs
Date: Saturday, June 25
Where: 17023 Chamber Springs Road, Siloam Springs
What: Food, entertainment, inflatables, fireworks show
Time: 6 p.m., fireworks at dark
More info: riversidefireworks.com
Sunday, June 26
Freedom Fest
Date: Sunday, June 26
Where: First Assembly of God Church, Pea Ridge
What: Fireworks show, free watermelon, snow cones, cotton candy, hot dogs, face painting, inflatables, and music
Time: 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
More info: cityofpearidge.com
Friday, July 1
Great American Blast Night 1
Date: Friday, July 1
Where: Arvest Ballpark
What: The NWA Naturals are on a homestand, and will celebrate with four nights of fireworks June 1-4. The July 1 display will be accompanied by 80s music.
Time: Baseball at 7:05 p.m., and fireworks after the game.
More info: nwanaturals.com
City of Elkins Fireworks Display
Date: Friday, July 1
Where: Bunch City Park, Elkins
What: A fireworks display, featuring patriotic music by the Elkins High School Band.
More info: Facebook.com/CityofElkinsArkansas
West Fork Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display
Date: Friday, July 1
Where: Carter Park, West Fork
What: Inflatables, pony rides, food, music, and fireworks
More info: Facebook
Saturday, July 2
Great American Blast Night 2
Date: Saturday, July 2
Where: Arvest Ballpark
What: The NWA Naturals are on a homestand, and will celebrate with four nights of fireworks June 1-4. The July 2 display will be set to the music of several one-hit wonders.
Time: Baseball at 6:35 p.m., and fireworks after the game.
More info: nwanaturals.com
Prairie Creek Marina Fireworks
Date: Saturday, July 2
Where: Prairie Creek Marina, Rogers
What: Fireworks Display with live music by Funk Factory
Time: 9 p.m.
More info: prairiecreekmarina.com
City of Farmington Fireworks Display
Date: Saturday, July 2
Where: Farmington High School Football Stadium
What: Fireworks Display
Time: 9 p.m. (dark)
More info: cityoffarmingtonar.com
Sunday, July 3
Great American Blast Night 3
Date: Sunday, July 3
Where: Arvest Ballpark
What: The NWA Naturals are on a homestand, and will celebrate with four nights of fireworks June 1-4. The July 3 display will be set to Americana
Time: Baseball at 6:35 p.m., and fireworks after the game.
More info: nwanaturals.com
Fireworks at the Crosses
Date: Sunday, July 3
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
Ventris Trail’s End Fireworks
Date: Sunday, July 3
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
Bella Vista Freedom Fest/Hot Damn Blues Festival
Date: Sunday, July 3
Where: Loch Lomond Dam, Bella Vista
What: Fireworks display, with food trucks, and music by Jim Mills and the Hellbenders, Joe Giles and the Homewreckers, and The Cate Brothers. Sponsored by the Bella Vista POA.
Time: 5-9 p.m. p.m. Fireworks start at dusk.
More info: bellavistapoa.com
Celebrate Prairie Grove!
Date:Sunday, July 3
Where: Prairie Grove Aquatic Park, Prairie Grove
What: Fireworks display, food, drinks
Time: 7 p.m., fireworks at dark.
More info: City of Prairie Grove Facebook Page
Monday, July 4
Great American Blast Night 4
Date: Monday, July 4
Where: Arvest Ballpark
What: The NWA Naturals are on a homestand, and will celebrate with four nights of fireworks June 1-4. The July 4 display will be the largest of the four.
Time: Baseball at 6:35 p.m., and fireworks after the game.
More info: nwanaturals.com
Fourth of July Spectacular
Date: Monday, July 4
Where: The Walmart AMP, Rogers
What: Fireworks display featuring a performance by SoNA
Time: Gates open at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks at dark.
Admission: $3 general admission, $10 for seats, $35 for “gold circle” seats.
More info: waltonartscenter.org or walmartamp.com.
An Evening at Orchards Park
Date: Monday, July 4
Where: Orchards Park, Bentonville
What: Fireworks display, live music
Time: Festivities at 7 p.m. Music at 8 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
More info: bentonvillear.com
Fire In the Sky
Date: Monday, July 4
Where: Siloam Springs Municipal Airport, 4660 Smith Field Drive
What: Fireworks display, parachutists, concessions
Time: Gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
More info: siloamsprings.com
Gentry Freedom Fest
Date: Monday, July 4
Where: Gentry City Park
What: Fireworks display, live music by Barrett Baber, car show, pageant, softball tournament, more
Time: The car show starts at 10 a.m., Barrett Baber will perform at ar ound 8 p.m., and the fireworks begin at dark.
More info: gentrychamber.com
