( sj liew / C.C. 2.0)Put on your red, white and blue tank top and your freedom hat, pick up a pack of hot dogs, and get ready to watch some fireworks, everyone. It’s almost time for the 4th.
As we do every year, 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 West Fork, Rogers, etc.) in 2023?”
There isn’t an official municipal-sponsored display in Fayetteville, but there are always plenty of private displays visible in town on the 4th. Just look up.
We did find several displays around the region, however, and most of them are free to attend and open to the public.
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.
Happy 4th of July, everyone.
Sunday, June 25
Pea Ridge Freedom Fest
What: Parade, food, games, music, inflatables and fireworks
Where: Discover Church, Pea Ridge (577 Weston Street)
Time: 6 p.m.
More info: Facebook.com
Friday, June 30
City of Elkins Annual Fireworks Display
What: Firework display, hot dogs, nachos
Where: Bunch Park in Elkins
Time: 5 p.m., fireworks at dark (around 8:45 p.m.)
More info: elkins.arkansas.gov
Saturday, July 1
Ventris Trail’s End Resort Fireworks
What: Firework show only visible on Beaver lake
Where: Beaver Lake 9484 Simrell Drive in Garfield
Time: Fireworks are scheduled to begin at dark
More info: beaverlakeresorts.com
Prairie Grove Firework Display
What: Firework display
Where: Prairie Grove High School
Time: Fireworks start at dark
More info: www.facebook.com/PrairieGroveCity
Sunday, July 2
Fireworks at the Crosses
What: Firework display, food, music, baptisms
Where: Pinnacle Hills Cross Church in Rogers
Time: Fireworks begin at dark
More info: www.crosschurch.com
Fireworks at Mount Comfort
What: Firework display and food
Where: Mount Comfort Church of Christ in Fayetteville
Time: Festivities at 7 p.m., fireworks begin at dark
More info: Flyer here
Lost Bridge Village Celebration
What: Parade, cookout and fireworks
Where: Lost Bridge Village in Garfield
Time: Parade at 4:30 p.m., fireworks begin at dark
More info: Facebook event
Lake Leatherwood Jamboreeka
What: Fireworks, live music and food
Where: Lake Leatherwood ballfields in Eureka Springs
Time: Festivities at 5 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.
More info: www.eurekaparks.com
Monday, July 3
West Fork Fireworks Display
What: Firework display, inflatables, music by Greenland Station Bluegrass Band, pony rides
Where: Carter Park
Time: 6 p.m., fireworks at dark
More info: Facebook post
Bella Vista Fireworks Display
What: Firework display, open to the public
Where: The park below Loch Lomond Dam on Glasgow Road in Bella Vista
Time: Parking starts at 5:30 p.m., and the show begins at dark
More info: bellavistaar.gov
Tuesday, July 4
Gentry Freedom Fest
What: Live music by Troubador Project, The Swade Diablos, Butler Creek Boys, and David Wayne Baxter, food, a car show, and a firework display
Where: Gentry City Park
Time: The festival starts at noon, fireworks begin at dark
More info: gentrychamber.com/events
Walmart AMP Fireworks Spectacular
What: Firework display, patriotic music by SoNA
Where: The Walmart AMP
Time: Music at 7:30 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:15
More info: waltonartscenter.org
4th at the Field at Arvest Ballpark
What: Baseball game between NWA Naturals and Arkansas Travelers, and firework display
Where: Arvest Ballpark
Time: Game starts at 5:30 p.m., baseball game starts at 7:05 p.m., and fireworks will follow after the game
More info: milb.com
Farmington’s Independence Day Firework Show
What: Firework display
Where: Randall G Lynch Middle School in Farmington
Time: Fireworks begin at dark
More info: cityoffarmingtonar.com
An Evening at Orchards Park
What: Firework display, food, and live music
Where: Orchards Park in Bentonville
Time: Music starts at 7 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
More info: bentonvillear.com
