

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Independence Day Concert and Fireworks 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The evening’s celebration showcases the Licking County 4-H Band pre-show performing outside on the campus grounds. The crowd-favorite fireworks display begins at dusk to the accompaniment of patriotic favorites performed live by the Heisey Wind Ensemble!

This event is free and open to the public. Parking is also free.​​ A number of local vendors will be serving food and beverages. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics and blankets for a fun-filled evening of music and entertainment.

Date/Time: 
Friday, July 3, 2026
5—10:30 p.m.

Schedule:
5 p.m.: Food vendors open
5:30 p.m.: Licking County 4-H Band pre-show — John Gilbert Reese Center lawn (near Circle of Friends artwork)
6:30 p.m.: McGuffey Lane — Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre
8 p.m.: Heisey Wind Ensemble — Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre
10 p.m.: Fireworks

Learn more at go.osu.edu/fireworks or go.cotc.edu/fireworks

Proudly Sponsored by:
Gilbert Reese Family Foundation
Central Ohio Technical College
Ohio State University at Newark
City of Newark
Hinder Motor Company
The Energy Cooperative
Licking Memorial Hospital
Newark Rotary Club Foundation
Park National Bank
Wilson, Shannon &amp; Snow
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/independence-day-concert-and-fireworks-2026/200029868711053
- **Event Categories**: fireworks, entertainment, music, concerts, fourth-of-july, performances, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 68

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029868711053?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=newark-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newark
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH, United States, Ohio 43055
- **lat**: 40.06939
- **long**: -82.44778
- **full address**: 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH, United States, Ohio 43055

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Central Ohio Technical College (https://allevents.in/org/central-ohio-technical-college/4626813)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH, United States, Ohio 43055
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Central Ohio Technical College
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** fireworks, entertainment, music, concerts, fourth-of-july, performances, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Independence Day Concert and Fireworks 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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