From BOWLING GREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Bowling Green will celebrate Independence Day with the BG Boom Fest and Fireworks, Wednesday, July 3 at the Wood County Fairgrounds. The festival presented by Visit BG Ohio runs from 4 -9 p.m. It will include inflatables, interactive games, and a display of historic military vehicles. It will be free to attend for everyone in the community.
The fireworks show, performed by Rozzi Fireworks, will take place at dusk. Supported by the City of Bowling Green, this year’s fireworks display will be almost 30-minute long.
The Bowling Green Area Community Band, directed by Thom Headley, will return to this year’s event, offering a selection of patriotic tunes starting at 7 p.m. Crazy Craig will provide roaming entertainment for an hour, then present his juggling show in advance of the performance by the Community Band.
Local Chamber member organizations will be hosting activities for the children in attendance, including a “Dinosaur Dig” in the sand hosted by iStroll Bowling Green; pinwheel, rain stick, and bracelet-making hosted by the Children’s Resource Center; and glow bracelet giveaways from K. Hovnanian Homes. Other participating organizations include Murrey’s Movers, Walmart, and Western & Southern Life.
The Wood County Agricultural Society has planned for 12 food trucks to be on-site. Food trucks will operate from 4 – 11 p.m., or until their food supplies run out. The food truck lineup includes: Big Daddy Sausage and More, Manny’s Munchies, Simply Delish, The Rolling Lemon, The Tamale Guy, Uncle Louie’s Food Truck, Franks Fries, Poppin George’s Kettle Corn, Off the Rails, Liberty Township, and North Coast Deli / Mr. Melon. The State Bank’s GIVES Truck, located next to the Pratt Pavilion, will offer a treat in return for a donation.
Local Chamber member organizations will be hosting activities for the children in attendance, including a “Dinosaur Dig” in the sand hosted by iStroll Bowling Green; pinwheel, rain stick, and bracelet-making hosted by the Children’s Resource Center; and glow bracelet giveaways from K. Hovnanian Homes. Other participating organizations include Murrey’s Movers, Walmart, and Western & Southern Life.
The event is presented by the the City of Bowling Green, Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce (BGCC), Visit BG Ohio (VBGO), Northwestern Ohio Tractor Pullers Association (NWOTPA) and the Wood County Agricultural Society with help by sponsors Bates Recycling, Belleville Brothers Meats, Ohio Logistics, State Bank, VFW Post 1148, and Walmart.
It is highly recommended for those planning to watch the fireworks to park in the East and North parking lots of the Fairgrounds off Brim Road. Enter these lots through Gate E, which is off Brim Road and across from Christopher Drive. This parking area will provide an unobstructed view for the fireworks.
Additional parking will be available in the lot across from the Fairgrounds on Poe Road. This parking area is very convenient for those going to the festival but does have trees that obstruct the view of the fireworks. The North and East parking lots are recommended for the best firework viewing.
All outside pyrotechnics (fireworks) including novelty items, such as sparklers, poppers, and smoke bombs are banned on Fairground property, including all parking areas. Golf carts also are not permitted on the grounds for this event, except for those being utilized by the organizers.
A rain date for the fireworks is scheduled for July 5. Festival activities will not be rescheduled to the rain date. Check the Bowling Green Chamber’s website and social media (@bg_chamber on Instagram and Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce on Facebook).
The Wood County Agricultural Society will be hosting family-friendly camping Tuesday through Sunday, featuring campsites under the fireworks. Anyone interested in camping can reserve a spot by calling the fair office at (419) 352-0441 or by going online to woodcounty-fair.com and registering under the specialty camping tab.
No unauthorized persons will be allowed in any area that is marked with caution tape around the cement barricades. Organizers appreciate everyone being aware of these areas so that a safe and organized experience can be provided. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office will be present within the fairground parking area to assist in enforcing these precautions. In case of emergency, through the support of the Wood County Hospital, a first aid tent will be situated near the main entrance of the fairgrounds.
