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Put on your patriotic swimming shorts, light up a smoke bomb, and throw it under your little brother’s chair, everyone. It’s almost time for some fireworks.
As always, we’ve 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 2018?”
For the third year, there is no free, municipally-sponsored fireworks show in Fayetteville. We did, however, recently learn that the Advertising and Promotion Commission is working on a Fayetteville show for 2019.
Luckily for fireworks fans, we found over a dozen free 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 holiday, and as always, feel free to let us know about anything we missed in the comments.
Happy 4th of July, everyone.
Sunday, June 24
Freedom Fest
Date: Sunday, June 24
Where: First Assembly of God Church, Pea Ridge
What: Fireworks show, snow cones, watermelon, live music, games, bounce house, prizes
Time: 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
More info: Facebook.com
Friday, June 29
Elkins Fireworks Display
Date: Friday, June 29
Where: Bunch Park, Elkins
What: Fireworks display, concessions
Time: 9 p.m.
More info: Elkins.Arkansas.gov
Saturday, June 30
Rodeo of the Ozarks
Date: Saturday, June 30
Where: Parsons Stadium, Springdale
What: The last day of the 73rd 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
Celebrate Prairie Grove!
Date: Saturday, June 30
Where: Rieff Park, Prairie Grove
What: Fireworks display, a bouncy house, slip and slide, an obstacle course, swimming at Prairie Grove aquatic park
Time: 7 p.m., fireworks at dark.
More info: City of Prairie Grove Facebook Page
Fireworks on the Hill
Date: Saturday, June 30
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
City of Farmington Fireworks Display
Date: Saturday, June 30
Where: Farmington High School Football Stadium
What: Fireworks display
Time: 9 p.m.
More info: City of Farmington Facebook page
Sunday, July 1
Fireworks at the Crosses
Date: Sunday, July 1
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
Tuesday, July 3
Bella Vista Independence Blues Festival
Date: Tuesday, July 3
Where: Loch Lomond Dam, Bella Vista
What: Fireworks display, music by The Cate Brothers and The Downtown Live Wires
Time: Concert starts at 5 p.m., and the music starts at around dark
More info: Facebook Event
Wednesday, July 4
Ventris Trail’s End Fireworks
Date: Wednesday, July 4
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
4th at the Field
Date: Wednesday, July 4
Where: Arvest Ballpark, Springdale
What: Exhibition baseball game between Joplin (MO) Outlaws and the Nevada (MO) Griffons, followed by a fireworks show
Time: Baseball at 6:30 p.m., and fireworks after the game.
More info: milb.com
July 4 Fireworks Spectacular
Date: Wednesday, 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: Wednesday, 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: Facebook Event
Fire In the Sky
Date: Wednesday, July 4
Where: Siloam Springs Municipal Airport, 20610 Smith Field Drive
What: Fireworks display, DJ, 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: Wednesday, July 4
Where: Gentry City Park
What: Fireworks Display, food, games, petting zoo, kid zone tent, car show, music by Mark Shields & Good Company, River’s Edge Band, Back Road Story, John King
Time: Car show, music and kid’s activities at noon, with fireworks at dusk.
More info: gentrychamber.com
Fourth Fest
Date: Wednesday, 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 Event
Eden’s Bluff Fireworks
Date: Wednesday, July 4
Where: Beaver Lake
What: Fireworks display
Time: Fireworks at dark
More info: Facebook
Fireworks at Mount Comfort
Date: Wednesday, July 4
Where: Mount Comfort Church of Christ
What: Fireworks display
Time: Drinks, desserts, and snacks at 8:30 p.m., fireworks at dark
More info: Facebook
