July 4th Fireworks Show on Beaver Lake
Are you planning on attending the Fourth of July fireworks on Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas?
Celebrating the 24th anniversary of their annual fireworks show, Ventris Trail’s End Resort welcomes locals, tourists, and vacationers alike to enjoy the fanfare and excitement of America’s Independence Day.
The show ranks #13 in the US for Fourth of July fireworks shows and attracts approximately 18,000 to 20,000 people annually.
To ensure the safety of everyone involved, the event features the presence of local police, the Corps of Engineers, the US Coast Guard, first responders, and many volunteers.
What Should You Expect?
The shoreline opposite begins to crowd well before dusk with people, yachts, houseboats, and barges, as hundreds of boats dot Marker 8 on Beaver Lake, with generations of families anticipating another fantastic display of pyrotechnics; the American dream permeates the air.
Best viewed from the water, the exceptional light display showcases fireworks that shoot up over 1000 feet, dispersing their glittering exuberance over Beaver Lake and creating a shimmer that reflects over the dappled waters.
Reader’s Digest named Ventris Trail’s End Fireworks the best 4th of July fireworks show in Arkansas, noting that while the state’s largest Independence Day fireworks display “Pops on the River” happens in Little Rock, the honors for best state fireworks display falls to Ventris Trail’s End Resort fireworks show on Beaver Lake because, “some things are just better on a boat.”
We at Lake couldn’t agree more!
Life is Better on the Lake
Chief of Pyrotechnics for the Ventris Trail’s End Resort Fireworks display on Beaver Lake is Jody Simrell, owner of Ventris Trail’s End Resort. The fireworks show is one of the ways his family gives back to the community, and he takes his role seriously.
Jody beams, “Each year, the number of people attending increases dramatically, as the show captures the hearts of every person who watches it. The fireworks are choreographed to music that we all love, and the enthusiasm that builds in the crowd watching is entertaining in itself!”
The show, which Jody agrees is best observed from the water by boat, is projected toward the lake for an incredible effect caused by the reflection from the water.
The location is just South of marker “8” on Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas.
Need Help Finding the Show?
Jody encourages you to ‘just look for the banners!’
For the Simrell family, the fireworks display is a labor of love.
“This display is our way of saying ‘Thank You’ to our troops, those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the community, and all the volunteers who helped to put on the show!” Jody remarks, recognizing those who try to make this a better world.
Where To Stay on Beaver Lake, AR
The fireworks host, Ventris Trail’s End Resort, has some cabins you can rent.
Nearby Whispering Hills Cabins on Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains, featured on Lake.com, offers a variety of lovely, luxury cabins for families of various sizes, including:
Lakeview Cedar Bluff Cabin on Beaver Lake in Arkansas, vintage log cabin (sleeps 6)
Lake View Kenzy’s Wilderness on Beaver Lake in Arkansas (sleeps 4, two adults and two children)
Lake View Country Blue on Beaver Lake in Arkansas (sleeps 2)
Lake View Honeymoon Cabin on Beaver Lake in Arkansas (sleeps 2)
Whispering Hills Cabins, owned and managed by Beverly Patterson, offers tremendous value and exceptional service. Cabins feature a lake view, a Jacuzzi for two, wood-burning fireplaces, king-size beds, a full kitchen, and more. Visit the listings above to check availability.
Save the Date: July 4, 2026
The Simrell family is looking forward to celebrating the 25th anniversary of the fireworks show on July 4, 2026, as the US marks its 250th birthday.
What a birthday bash it will be! Join in the fun and book your cabin now.
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