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Where to Find Fireworks + More In & Near Shelby County

Pack Up Your Family and Picnic and Check Out These Places To Celebrate South of Indy!

By Jenna Martin, Publisher of Macaroni Kid Shelbyville, IN July 1, 2022

Every heart beats true ‘neath the red white and blue! 

Grab your lawn chairs and picnic baskets because we have plenty of locations around South Indy to celebrate the home of the free and the brave.


In date order: 

Waldron Freedom Fest | July 1-2 | Waldron High School

Celebrate the tradition of the"THUNDER OVER WALDRON" by celebrating Independence Day with a weekend full of events for the whole family. A small town packed with a large city's amount of events!

Columbus Regional Health Presents: Sparks Will Fly Musical Fireworks | July 1 | Columbus Regional Airport

Join QMIX 107.3 and Columbus Regional Health Friday, July 1st, at AirPark Columbus for QMIX Musical Fireworks 32 Sparks Will Fly!

On Friday, July 1st, all radios will be tuned to QMIX 107.3 as we bring our choreographed QMIX Musical Fireworks 32 Sparks Will Fly at 10pm.

Food and Fun begins at 5:30 with a Magic Show at 6pm. Our vendor area will still be in the parking lot of Ivy Tech with some small adjustments due to construction.

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Old Fashioned Independence Day and Cruise In (Fireworks at 10p) | July 1 | Hope, IN Town Square

Food booths, family fun, games, crafts, Cruise in to Hope car show, and live music!
Little Miss & Mister Firecracker ages 3 -10.
Decorated Bike, Trike, wagon, or stroller Parade for kids under 12.

Proceeds from the car show will benefit the Yellow Trail Museum.

Event Schedule
• 5:00 CRUISE IN CAR SHOW STARTS
• 5:30 GAMES & CRAFTS & OPEN
• 5:30 – 6:30 APPLE PIE CONTEST
REGISTRAION AT WESLYAN BOOTH
• 6:10 PRESENT GRAND MARSHALL
AWARD BY HOH*
• 6:15 CROWNING OF MISS AND
MISTER FIRECRACKER
• 6:30 PARADE OF DECORATED BIKES
BEGINS
• 6:45 APPLE PIE JUDGING CONTEST
• 6:45 CAKE WALK IN THE
SHELTERHOUSE
• 6:30 – 9:00 BANNISTER FAMILY
BAND PLAYS BANDSTAND
• 7:00 SACK RACES
• 7:15 WATERMELON SEED SPITTING
CONTEST
• 7:45 TUG OF WAR
• 8:00 WATER BALLON TOSS
• 7:45 – 8:15 CRUISE IN AWARDS.
BAND WILL BREAK.
• 8:30 CRAFTS CLOSE
• BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR FOR
FIREWORKS
• YELLOW TRAIL OPEN FOR $1.00 ICE CREAM FLOATS
*FIREWORKS BEGIN AT DARK WITH WEATHER PERMITTING*

Red White and Blueberry Festival | July 2-4 | Mallow Run Winery

Celebrate American summertime with the annual release of Mallow Run Winery’s blueberry wine and blueberry hard cider, plus food trucks and great music. Saturday's event is 6 to 9 p.m. and features music from Sounds of Summer at 6 p.m. and a fireworks finale. Sunday’s music is at 6 p.m. and features music from Living Proof and a fireworks finale. There is a $10 per car charge on Saturday and Sunday after 5 p.m. Monday’s music is from 2 to 5 p.m. and features Indy Annies. Free admission on Monday, and the winery is open noon to 6 p.m.

Connersville Freedom Fest | July 3 | Connersville Baptist Temple

You're invited to Baptist Temple's πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŽ†FREEDOM FESTπŸŽ†πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 2022 on Sunday, July 3rd from 7-10pm!

Bring your whole family to this fun event that will feature games, bounce houses, face-painting, corn hole, train rides for kids and more!

We'll also have food available for purchase (hot dogs, drinks, chips, snow cones, etc.).

To end the evening, we'll celebrate with our fantastic FIREWORKS show that will begins at dark (approximately 9:45pm). Bring YOUR OWN lawn chairs and join us for some great family fun!

PLEASE NOTE: ALL Pets (with the exception of service animals), outside fireworks, tobacco (of any kind) and alcohol are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Thank you for helping keep FREEDOM FEST a family-friendly event! 

Greensburg Independence Day Fireworks | July 3 | Decatur Fairgrounds

Hosted by Parks and Rec as part of their Bicentennial Celebration. Fireworks begin at dusk, around 9:40 pm.

Franklin Firecracker Festival | July 3 | Downtown Franklin (Drive Hubler Amphitheater

Come to downtown Franklin for food vendors, entertainment, fireworks and more. The festival kicks off with food trucks and a beer garden starting at 2 p.m. The schedule also includes the Fastest Kid in Town Race at 6 p.m. (register from 2 to 5 p.m.); live music featuring Absolute Queen at 7 p.m. (and an opening act from 5 to 6 p.m.); and fireworks 10:10 p.m.


Edinburgh Firecracker Festival | July 4 | Downtown Edinburgh

This festival occurs on the 4th of July each year. This year's schedule includes a car cruise-in from 6 to 7 p.m., bounce houses and food trucks from 5 to 9 p.m., music and entertainment. 

The fireworks will be shot off from School Hill at dusk (next to the water tower on Keeley St).

Columbus Fireworks | July 4 | Ceraland Park

Every July 4th evening CERA Sports Park & Campground is the place to be for the best
fireworks spectacular!

Celebrate Independence Day with us.

Get ready for some great summer fun with a fireworks show July 4th evening, live music, food and drink vendors, cornhole, basketball, bounce houses, swimming, and so much more!


Park Entry Fee
$10 per vehicle

Experience Bracelets
Adult (13+) - $14
Youth (5-12) - $12
4 & under - Free

Greenfield Fireworks | July 4 | Greenfield Jr High

Fireworks show at Greenfield Jr. High School at dusk. Parking is available in the schools lot or at the public library.


Know of more firework shows or Independence Day Weekend family fun events? Let us know and we will update this list!

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