From BOWLING GREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce has announced an update to the full schedule of events for the upcoming BG BOOM Festival and Fireworks scheduled Monday, July 3, 4-9 p.m.
The event is presented by the City of Bowling Green and the Chamber with the support of Patriotic Sponsors: Visit BG Ohio, Bate Recycling, Ohio Logistics, State Bank, Belleville Brothers Meats, Walmart as well as the collaboration of the Wood County Agriculture Society and the Northwest Ohio Tractor Pullers Association. For the full list of sponsors and donors, visit bgchamber.net/annual.
There will be multiple inflatables throughout the festival, including a corn maze, soccer darts, multiple obstacle courses, basketball and more. VFW Post 1148 is providing commemorative BG BOOM buttons that can be picked up at the info booth while supplies last.
Additionally, there will be a variety of games, activities, and face painting provided by Meijer, Wal-Mart, PT Link, Culver’s, Wood County Hospital and Sylvan Learning.
As dusk falls, the attention will shift to the fireworks show, performed by Rozzi Fireworks.
With the support of the City of Bowling Green, this year’s fireworks display has been extended to an almost 30-minute show.
The Bowling Green Area Community Band, directed by Thom Headley, will return to this year’s event performing a selection of patriotic tunes starting at 7 p.m. in The Grove. This is a time change from the previous schedule. The Jazz Band will lead off the performance, followed by the Community Band. During the show, Crazy Craig Juggling will perform his “Best Of” juggling show. For 30 minutes following the performance, Crazy Craig will make balloon animals for those who attended the program.
If you get hungry, the Wood County Agricultural Society has planned for nine food trucks to be on-site and open from 4-11 p.m., or until their food supplies run out. The food truck lineup includes Frank’s Fries, Off the Rails, Loaded Cone, Rolling Lemonade, Mr. Melon, Poppin’ George Kettle Corn, Simply Delish, Big Daddy Sausage, Manny’s Munchies and Entsminger Concessions.
The State Bank’s GIVES Truck, next to the Pratt Pavilion, will be serving root beer floats. The cold treats will be offered for a donation to benefit the BG BOOM Fireworks and Festival.
The Wood County Agricultural Society is also organizing a trolley shuttle to run from 4-9 p.m. from the North Gate to the Beef Producers Barn. They are again hosting the All-American Camping Celebration, with family activities planned all weekend for anyone camping, and campsites under the fireworks.
A Military Vehicle display will also be available for viewing for most of the weekend near the front gate of the fairgrounds.
The Wood County Hospital will sponsor a first aid tent near the main entrance of the fairgrounds.
At dusk, the fireworks will be launched from the Northwest Ohio Tractor Puller Association’s property. For those planning to watch the fireworks, they are encouraged 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 of 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 viewing.
There will not be volunteers guiding parking in the Poe Road parking lot.
With over 125 years of experience, Rozzi has become one of the top fireworks display companies in the industry. Their commitment to innovation and dedication to their craft has earned them multiple awards for their displays around the world. Currently, Rozzi Fireworks produces and executes more than 300 pyrotechnic displays annually from Cincinnati to all corners of the globe.
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 fairgrounds parking area to assist in enforcing these precautions.
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 sizable number of volunteers are needed for this event to happen. Volunteers are needed to help with set up, information tent, groundskeeping, and parking. Volunteers are also needed on July 4 for grounds clean-up. BG BOOM Festival and Fireworks can only happen if the community comes together to help.
Visit bgchamber.net to sign up today.
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).
