Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley Fourth of July Events
Thu
Jul
2
America 250 Celebration at Eddyville City Park
Jul 2, 2026 - 5 pm - 7 pm
Eddyville City Park - 510 State Route 93 S, Eddyville, KY 42038, Eddyville
Celebrate America's 250th with free watermelon courtesy of Farmers Bank, a hot dog eating contest, and more in the Eddyville City Park. Festivities will take place July 2nd from 5-7pm.
Fri
Jul
3
Fireworks Over Lake Barkley
Jul 3, 2026 - 9pm
Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 3500 State Park Rd, Cadiz
Join Lake Barkley State Resort Park for the annual fireworks display. Fireworks start around 9:00p.m. and are set off at the beach.
Fri
Jul
3
Celebrate Independence Day early at Echo Charlie's with a firework show! We will light up the sky at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!
Fri
Jul
3
Thunder Over Eddy Bay Movie Night
Jul 3, 2026 - sunset [8pm]
Eddy Creek Marina - 7612 State Route 93 South, Eddyville, KY 42038, Eddyville
Enjoy Lake Barkley's longest running fireworks display after sunset at Eddy Creek Marina!
Fri
Jul
3
Red, White & Lakeside Weekend
Jul 3, 2026 thru Jul 5, 2026 - TBD
Holiday Hills Resort - 5631 State Route 93 S, Eddyville
Red, White & Lakeside Weekend at Holiday Hills Resort brings a full weekend of summer celebration with a cornhole tournament, pool party games, a craft zone, a patriotic parade, bingo, and fireworks for the Fourth of July.
Sat
Jul
4
The fireworks can be viewed anywhere along HWY 641 North near Kroger, Walmart or Lowes.
Sat
Jul
4
Shop at the largest farmers marketing in Western Kentucky! Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, artisans and specialty drinks before the 4th of July parade begins. Bring Cash!
Sat
Jul
4
Registration & packet pick up begins 7:30 am at US Bank, running down the parade route toward the downtown square. Registration is $25.
Sat
Jul
4
Join the community in celebrating the red, white and blue with the annual parade. Filled with patriotic spirit, local favorites and candy, the FNB Freedom Fest Parade is a must-see. The kazoo band will also be performing in this ... Continue...
Sat
Jul
4
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Sat
Jul
4
Kenlake Marina will be hosting a fireworks display on July 4, giving visitors a fun way to celebrate Independence Day at the marina!
Sat
Jul
4
Fireworks Extravaganza on the Waterfront
Jul 4, 2026 - 9pm
Birdsong Resort and Marina - 255 Marina Rd, Camden
Stop by Birdsong Resort and Marina on July the 4th and enjoy a fireworks extravaganza!
Sat
Jul
4
Jaws on Eddy Bay Movie Night
Jul 4, 2026 - sunset [8pm]
Eddy Creek Marina - 7612 State Route 93 South, Eddyville, KY 42038, Eddyville
A Lake Barkley first! Watch Jaws on the big screen from the comfort of your own tube or kayak at Eddy Creek Marina!
Sun
Jul
5
Thunder over the Crosses
Jul 5, 2026 - 5:30pm
First Missionary Baptist Church & Three Crosses Church - 1280 Riley Road, Benton
Join us this Independence Day weekend for a fireworks celebration sponsored by First Missionary Baptist Church & Three Crosses Church! Beginning at 5:30pm, admission will be free and food trucks will be present at the venue!
Sat
Jul
18
This year's theme is Red, White, & Blues as we celebrate America's 250th birthday! Gather your crew, deck out your boat in patriotic style, and join nearly 500 fellow lake lovers for one of the summer's favorite events.



