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Fireworks & 4th of July Fun in Northwest Arkansas 2016

Guide to Fireworks Shows

By Kara Ault, Macaroni Kid Fayetteville Publisher June 23, 2016
Happy 4th of July! We've put together this list of places & events where you can see fireworks & celebrate Independence Day here in and around Northwest Arkansas. If you know of an event not listed, please send it to us using the "Submit event" button at the top of the page. Click the title of each event to find all the details on our calendar. Big thanks to the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular with SONA at the AMP for sponsoring this NWA Fireworks Guide.


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June 25 @ 6 PM-  Riverside Fireworks in Siloam Springs- Join Riverside Fireworks on June 25th beginning at 6 pm for the 12th annual family fireworks frenzy. Free food, entertainment, and fun for the whole family. We will be demonstrating over 80 different fireworks followed by a grand finale guaranteed to give a great start to your 4th of July Season. 
June 26 @ 6 PM- 
10th Annual Freedom Fest Fireworks in Pea Ridge- family fun & a fireworks show
July 1 @ 6 PM- West Fork's Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks- Free inflatables, pony rides, water inflatables, food, music & fireworks. Located at Carter Park in West Fork.
July 2 @ 9 PM- Fireworks at Prairie Creek Marina in Rogers- fireworks 
show at approximately 9:30 pm. It will be in the same location as in years past (on the shoreline across the water from the marina).
July 2 @ 9 PM- fireworks show at Farmington High School Football Stadium- bring blankets & lawn chairs & enjoy fireworks show
July 3 @ 5 PM- 
9th Annual Fireworks at the Crosses @ Cross Church Pinnacle Hills- We will have a patriotic celebration featuring live music, outdoor baptisms, and fireworks. Fireworks begin at dusk. We will have many types of food & drinks available for purchase.
July 3 @ 5 PM- Hot-Dam Blues Festival & Fireworks @ Loch Lomond, Bella Vista- first annual, Bella Vista Hot-Dam Blues Festival in the park below Lake Loch Lomond Dam from 5:00pm to 9:00 pm. Immediately following the Blues Festival, the City of Bella Vista will present their annual 4th of July fireworks demonstration.Admission and parking are free. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Spectators are asked to bring nonperishable, canned food items for donation to local food pantry.
July 3 @ 7 PM- Fireworks & Fun at Prairie Grove Aquatic Park- Celebrate Prairie Grove! Beginning at 7:00 pm. The Aquatic Park will be open free to the public, there will be food, fun, and Fireworks.
July 4 all day- 103rd Annual FreedomFest & Fireworks in Gentry- Performance by local artist & The Voice finalist Barrett Baber, rides, games, food vendors, fireworks & more. 
July 4 @ 4 PM- 
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with SONA @ The AMP-Celebrate America's 241st birthday with a patriotic concert performed by the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) under the musical direction of Paul Haas, followed by an exciting fireworks display provided by the City of Rogers! SoNA will present a concert celebrating the beauty and grandeur of America as well as honoring our nation's veterans and those who bravely serve in our nation's armed forces. It will conclude with a rousing rendition of Tchaikovsky's “1812 Overture." A fireworks display will close out the show with a bang! Prior to the the concert, enjoy FREE festivities for families in the Unilever/Kimberly-Clark parking lot (located west of the Walmart AMP). This family-friendly event is sponsored by the City of Rogers and features face painting, balloon twisters, giant Jenga and Connect Four, mini golf and much more! Tickets for the patriotic concert & fireworks spectacular at the AMP can be purchased HERE.
July 4 @6:30 PM-  NWA Naturals Baseball & 4th of July Fireworks Spectactular @ Arvest BallparkThe Great American Blast Finale on the Fourth of July features the largest Fireworks Spectacular in all of Northwest Arkansas. The event is presented by The Walmart Museum. Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular- The Fourth of July at Arvest Ballpark features the LARGEST Fireworks Spectacular in all of Northwest Arkansas. The fireworks are presented by Ozarks Electric Cooperative.
July 4 @ 7:00 PM- Bentonville's 4th of July Celebration- Fireworks @ Orchards Park- Bentonville Parks and Recreation is excited to invite the public to attend the Annual Evening at Orchards Park-Bentonville's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. Join the City of Bentonville on Monday, July 4th as we celebrate our Nation's Independence at Orchards Park. Music will begin at 7:00 P.M. At approximately 9:30P.M., the largest fireworks show in Northwest Arkansas will take place for all to see. Concessions will be available.
July 4 @ 7:00 PM- Centerton's 4th Fest- food, kids zone & fireworks
Wishing you a safe & wonderful 4th celebrating & appreciating American freedoms.