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Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley Fourth of July Events

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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.

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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.

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Thunder Over Eddy Creek

Jul 3, 2026 - 6pm - 10pm

Echo Charlie's - 7612 KY-93 South, Eddyville

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!

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Enjoy Lake Barkley's longest running fireworks display after sunset at Eddy Creek Marina!

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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.

Contact:  270-388-5253

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4

Murray Bank Fireworks Extravaganza

Jul 4, 2026 - 9 pm

Various Places - , Murray

The fireworks can be viewed anywhere along HWY 641 North near Kroger, Walmart or Lowes.

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4

Murray Downtown Farmers Market

Jul 4, 2026 - 7am - 12pm

5th & Maple Streets - , Murray

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!

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4

Main Street Mile

Jul 4, 2026 - 8:45 am

Downtown Parade Route - , Murray

Registration & packet pick up begins 7:30 am at US Bank, running down the parade route toward the downtown square. Registration is $25.

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Sat

Jul

4

FNB Freedom Fest Parade

Jul 4, 2026 - 9:30 am

Calloway County Courthouse - , Murray

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...

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Jul

4

Third Time Around

Jul 4, 2026 - 6:30 - 9:30pm

Tiki Turtle - 265 Nautical Drive, Grand Rivers

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

Sat

Jul

4

Fireworks on the Lake

Jul 4, 2026 - TBD

Kenlake Marina - 888 Kenlake Marina Drive, Aurora

Kenlake Marina will be hosting a fireworks display on July 4, giving visitors a fun way to celebrate Independence Day at the marina!

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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!

Contact:  (731) 584-7880

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4

A Lake Barkley first! Watch Jaws on the big screen from the comfort of your own tube or kayak at Eddy Creek Marina!

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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!

Contact:  270-527-3990

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Water Fun Run

Jul 18, 2026 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Kentucky Lake - 650 Volunteer Drive, Paris

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.

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