Jun–Jul
Buena Vista 4th of July Festival 2026 | Parade, Drone Shows, Fireworks & Live Music
🇺🇸 Buena Vista 4th of July Festival 🇺🇸
A multi-day, all-American celebration in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.
Welcome to the Buena Vista 4th of July Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day in beautiful Buena Vista, Colorado! Our multi-day festival is a heartfelt celebration of community, freedom, and small-town spirit set against the stunning backdrop of the Collegiate Peaks. From dazzling drone light shows and live music to a classic hometown parade, Art in the Park, and a spectacular fireworks finale, there’s something for every member of the family. Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and join us as we light up the Rockies in red, white, and blue!
Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 27
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Drone Park Celebration: Family Fun & Activities — Vendors, Food, Drone Demonstrations, Public Safety & Touch-A-Truck | BV Drone Park @ Rodeo Grounds |
| 6:15 PM | Live Music: Buena Vagrants | BV Drone Park @ Rodeo Grounds |
| 9:15 PM | Drone Light Show | BV Drone Park @ Rodeo Grounds |
Sunday, June 28
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Drone Park Celebration: Family Fun & Activities — Vendors, Food, Drone Demonstrations, Public Safety & Touch-A-Truck | BV Drone Park @ Rodeo Grounds |
| 6:15 PM | Live Music: Jason Wuff Band | BV Drone Park @ Rodeo Grounds |
| 9:15 PM | Drone Light Show | BV Drone Park @ Rodeo Grounds |
Friday, July 3
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00–10:00 PM | All-American Dance Party (21+, Cash Bar — $10/person or $15/couple) | The Orpheum Theater |
Saturday, July 4
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30–10:00 AM | Pancake Breakfast & Fundraiser ($5/child, $11/adult) | Columbine Park |
| 8:30–10:00 AM | Freedom 3K and 5K ($30/entry) | BV Splash Park |
| 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Art in the Park | McPhelemy Lakeside Park |
| 10:00–10:30 AM | Fourth of July Parade | BV Main Street |
| 11:00 AM–6:00 PM | Live Music on the Legacy Stage | McPhelemy Lakeside Park |
| 1:00 PM | 1976 Time Capsule Reveal | BV Main Street |
| Dusk | Fireworks – CANCELLED | McPhelemy Lakeside Park |
Sunday, July 5
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Farmer’s Market | Turner Farm |
Event Location Map
Tap any pin for the address and one-tap directions. If the map doesn’t load on your device, use the location list just below it.
- BV Drone Park @ Rodeo GroundsGregg Drive, Buena Vista, CO 81211
- Chaffee County Fairgrounds @ Poncha Springs10165 County Road 120, Poncha Springs, CO 81201
- The Orpheum Theater413 E. Main Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211
- Columbine Park51 Linderman Ave., Buena Vista, CO 81211
- BV Splash ParkE. Main St. & Railroad St., Buena Vista, CO 81211
- BV Main StreetE. Main Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211
- McPhelemy Lakeside Park220 US Hwy 24, Buena Vista, CO 81211
- Turner Farm829 W. Main St., Buena Vista, CO 81211
See You There!
From the first drone lighting up the night sky to the grand fireworks finale over McPhelemy Lakeside Park, the Buena Vista 4th of July Festival is a celebration you won’t want to miss. Bring your lawn chairs, your family, and your hometown pride — and let’s make this Independence Day one for the history books. Happy 4th of July, Buena Vista! 🎆
