Jun 30, 2026 - America at 250
Where to see fireworks in Northwest Arkansas
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Northwest Arkansas has a packed fireworks lineup for America's 250th birthday, including Fayetteville's first large public fireworks show since 2015.
Here's where to watch the sky light up around NWA:
Friday and Saturday
- Bella Vista: The city's annual show is just after dark on Friday at the park below the Loch Lomond dam on Glasgow Road. Police will direct parking starting at 5:30pm.
- Fayetteville: The city's America250 celebration is a two-day event, starting Friday with the inaugural Fayetteville Sound Bites featuring Bite Northwest Arkansas at the Upper Ramble from 6-10pm, with food vendors, family activities, lawn games and live music. The citywide A250 Fireworks Show starts at 9pm Saturday at Northwest Arkansas Mall. Tune to 94.9 FM for synchronized music.
- Springdale: The city's Fourth of July Eve Concert is 6-10pm Friday at Luther George Park with live music, food vendors, games and fireworks. The Naturals will also host postgame fireworks Friday and Saturday at Arvest Ballpark.
Saturday
- Bentonville: An Evening at Orchards Park starts at 7pm Saturday with food trucks and live music by Marybeth Byrd and The Arkansas Winds. Fireworks start at 9:30pm. Free.
- Farmington: The city will host its annual fireworks show Saturday at Randall G. Lynch Middle School, 359 Rheas Mill Road, with the show beginning at dusk.
- Rogers: The city's fireworks display launches from the Mercy Trailhead at about 9:15pm Saturday and should be visible across much of Rogers. The show can be seen for free throughout town, or the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at the Walmart AMP features the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and fireworks. Gates open at 7pm and tickets start at $4.
- Siloam Springs: The Fourth of July Block Party starts at 5pm Saturday on Sue Anglin Drive near the rodeo grounds. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:15-9:30pm, weather permitting.
Threat level: If you're setting off fireworks at home, check your city's rules first. Some cities limit dates and times, ban bottle rockets or prohibit fireworks on city property.