Fun, Food, Fireworks! List of Weekend Events in the Valley

It’s a packed fun-filled holiday weekend in the valley. Here’s a look at some events happening to celebrate the Fourth of July.

 

-The first place Grizzlies are in town Saturday and they’ll be celebrating the Fourth in a big way. You’re invited to take part in a hot dog eating contest, then after the game against the Tacoma Rainiers enjoy a fireworks show.

-The Visalia Rawhide will also be in town taking on Lake Elsinore Storm. They’ll be celebrating the Fourth a little early on Friday with a fireworks show after the game. Enjoy food, fun and fireworks in Fowler. Admission is free. It’s being held at Fowler High School. Gates open at 6pm. Plenty of stadium seating is available.

-Madera’s also hosting a Fourth of July celebration Saturday at the Madera Municipal Golf Course. The festivities begin at 5pm and include family games, music and food. The fireworks show begins around dusk. You’re advised to arrive early, as roadways become congested. Roads and freeway exits will close prior to showtime.

-Beat the heat in Hanford by swimming in the afternoon and enjoying a fireworks show at night. The Annual Community Firework Celebration is being held Saturday at the Hanford High School Neighbor Bowl. The fireworks shows begins at 9pm.

-Cool off at Island Waterpark, as well. Enjoy a fun filled day at the park on the slides and in the river, then take in the fireworks show at night. The Fireworks Show Extravaganza is Friday and Saturday. 

-And if you’re heading for the hills to enjoy the cooler mountain temperatures, don’t forget Bass Lake is erring on the safety and showing a laser show instead of a fireworks show because of the fire danger. The show starts at dusk.

-Meantime, Shaver Lake’s fireworks spectacular will go on as planned, also at dusk, but on Sunday.