What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
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JUNE 20-26, 2021 WHAT'S UP! 39 PRESIDENT Brent A. Powers EDITOR Becca Martin-Brown 479-872-5054 bmartin@nwadg.com Twitter: NWAbecca ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jocelyn Murphy 479-872-5176 jmurphy@nwadg.com Twitter: NWAJocelyn REPORTER Lara Hightower 479-365-2913 lhightower@nwadg.com DESIGNER Deb Harvell ! UP WHAT'S ON THE COVER Music lovers prepare to return to the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers as the season opens June 25. (NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE/BEN GOFF) What's Up! is a publication of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. BRANSON Light Up The Night! Branson ready to celebrate independence LYNN BERRY Special to What's Up! S ummertime in Branson means extra fun for the whole family, and nothing compares to Independence Day celebrations in the Ozarks! Whether you call the area home or you're planning a visit, you won't want to miss any of the Fourth of July festivities: Annual Hollister 4th of July Celebration A favorite local July Fourth celebration includes the fireworks show in Hollister, Missouri. This celebration begins at dusk on Independence Day, and features the oldest fireworks show in Taney County! Branson Landing's Liberty Light Up Celebration You won't want to miss the Branson Landing's annual Liberty Light Up celebration on July 3. This year's event will include the Liberty Light Up concert, featuring Dirty Saints on the Branson Landing stage from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. After the show, sparks will fill the night skies over Lake Taneycomo with an amazingly choreographed fireworks display that's sure to leave spectators in awe. Find out more at bransonlanding.com. Firecracker 5000 Looking to start the holiday by burning some energy? Register for the Annual Firecracker 5000, featuring 5K and 10K races at the Branson Landing. A 1-mile race is also offered to walkers and children. To register, visit the Firecracker 5000 website at runbranson.com. Fourth of July Celebration at Chateau on the Lake Chateau on the Lake, Resort, Spa & Convention Center is one of the most popular resorts in the Branson area. Its Fourth of July Celebration features a spectacular fireworks display at dusk that lights up the evening sky. Contact the Chateau at chateauonthelake.com for hotel reservations so you don't miss out on a day full of fun and activities. Fireburst in Kimberling City Just a few minutes from Historic Downtown Branson, Kimberling City will host its annual Fireburst fireworks show near the Kimberling City Bridge. Viewable by boat, car or lawn chair, this display attracts thousands to watch fireworks over the waters of Table Rock Lake starting at 9 p.m. July 2. See links to all these events and more at explorebranson.com. Branson Landing celebrates the Fourth of July with its annual Liberty Light Up celebration on July 3. (Courtesy Photo/Branson CVB)