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Put on your tank top and your American flag flip-floppers, fill your plate with hot dogs, and crack open a cold Dr. Thunder, everyone. It’s almost time for some fireworks.
As we do every year, we’ve once again scoured the internet searching for local fireworks displays and Independence Day celebrations to try and answer the question, “Where can I watch fireworks in Fayetteville (or Farmington, or Prairie Grove, or Rogers, etc.) in 2017?
For the second straight year, there is no Fayetteville show that we’ve been able to find. The Northwest Arkansas Mall stopped hosting their annual show last year, and no one has stepped up to fill the void since then.
Still, we found over a dozen other shows around the region, and we’ve included information on all of those below. We’ll also likely add to this list between now and the fourth, and as always, feel free to let us know about anything we missed in the comments.
Happy 4th of July, everyone.
Saturday, June 24
Rodeo of the Ozarks
Date: Saturday, June 24
Where: Parsons Stadium, Springdale
What: The last day of the 72nd 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 at around 9 p.m..
More info: rodeooftheozarks.org
Sunday, June 25
Freedom Fest
Date: Sunday, June 25
Where: First Assembly of God Church, Pea Ridge
What: Fireworks show, car show, motorcycle ride, music, food, and more
Time: 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
More info: Facebook.com
Friday, June 30
Elkins Fireworks Display
Date: Friday, June 30
Where: Bunch Park, Elkins
What: Fireworks display, concessions
Time: 9 p.m.
More info: Facebook.com
Saturday, July 1
Ventris Trail’s End Fireworks
Date: Saturday, July 1
Where: Ventris Trail’s End Resort, Garfield
What: Fireworks display, intended to be viewed on a boat from Beaver Lake.
Time: 9 p.m.
More info: beaverlakeresorts.com
Celebrate Prairie Grove!
Date: Saturday, July 1
Where: Prairie Grove Aquatic Park, Prairie Grove
What: Fireworks display, food, drinks, swimming
Time: 7 p.m., fireworks at dark.
More info: City of Prairie Grove Facebook Page
Fireworks on the Hill
Date: Saturday, July 1
Where: 8272 Hwy 282, Alma
What: Fireworks display, music, inflatables, food trucks
Time: 5:30 p.m., fireworks at dark.
More info: Fireworks on the Hill Facebook Event
Sunday, July 2
Prairie Creek Marina Fireworks
Date: Sunday, July 2
Where: Prairie Creek Marina, Rogers
What: Fireworks Display with live music
Time: 9 p.m.
More info: Facebook.com
Fireworks at the Crosses
Date: Sunday, July 2
Where: Cross Church at Pinnacle Hills, Rogers
What: Fireworks display, live music, baptisms, and food vendors.
Time: 5 p.m., fireworks at dark.
More info: crosschurch.com
Monday, July 3
Great American Blast Night 1
Date: Monday, July 3
Where: Arvest Ballpark, Springdale
What: The NWA Naturals are on a homestand, and will celebrate with four nights of fireworks July 3-4.
Time: Baseball at 6:35 p.m., and fireworks after the game.
More info: nwanaturals.com
Bella Vista Fireworks Display
Date: Monday, July 3
Where: Loch Lomond Dam, Bella Vista
What: Fireworks display
Time: Fireworks start at dusk.
More info: bellavistaar.gov
Tuesday, July 4
Great American Blast Night 2
Date: Sunday, July 4
Where: Arvest Ballpark, Springdale
What: The NWA Naturals are on a homestand, and will celebrate with two nights of fireworks July 3-4.
Time: Baseball at 6:35 p.m., and a fireworks finale after the game.
More info: nwanaturals.com
Fourth of July Spectacular
Date: Tuesday, 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 (9:15ish p.m.).
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: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Orchards Park, Bentonville
What: Fireworks display, live music by Fayetteville Funk Factory and Arkansas Winds Orchestra
Time: Music at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
More info: bentonvillear.com
Fire In the Sky
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Siloam Springs Municipal Airport, 4660 Smith Field Drive
What: Fireworks display, parachutists, concessions, inflatables.
Time: Lot opens at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin at around 9:15 p.m.
More info: siloamsprings.com
Gentry Freedom Fest
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Gentry City Park
What: Fireworks Display, food, games, bicycle parade, car show, music by Kaitlin Carlson, Truman Rail Boys, River’s Edge Band, Barrett Baber, others
Time: Car show begins at 10 a.m., music and kid’s activities at noon, with fireworks at dusk.
More info: gentrychamber.com
City of Farmington Fireworks Display
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Farmington High School Football Stadium
What: Fireworks display
Time: 9 p.m.
More info: cityoffarmingtonar.com
Fourth Fest
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Where: First Baptist Church, Centerton
What: Fireworks display, inflatables, games, music, free food
Time: 7 p.m., fireworks at dark
More info: Facebook
Eden’s Bluff Fireworks
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Beaver Lake
What: Fireworks display
Time: Fireworks at dark
More info: Facebook
