fireworks over Lake Leota

A Lake Leota Fourth is the biggest event of the year in Evansville.

The festival tent is always rockin’ throughout the weekend.

Join us for the best 4th of July parade in the state, the always popular car show, the Makers Market, the annual 5K/10K run/walk, and spectacular fireworks!


2026 Festival Schedule

Friday, July 3rd
​9 AM – Pickle Ball Tournament
4:30 PM – Kickball Tournament

4 PM – Midnight – Festival Tent
8 PM – Headliner: Power Take Off

Saturday, July 4th
7:00 AM 4th of July 5k/10k

10 AM Independence Day Parade
11 AM – Midnight – Festival Tent
≈ 9:45 PM Fireworks over Lake Leota
9 PM – Headliner: Pink Houses

Sunday, July 5th
8 AM – Kids Fishing Tournament
8 AM – 10:30 AM – Pancake Breakfast
9AM – Makers Market
11 AM – Classic Car Show
10 AM – 4 PM – Festival Tent
All Day – Headliner: EUM Stage


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