Date/Time
7/4/2026
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Central
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Central
Event Type(s)
Public Event
Event Description
Join us for the annual Smithville Fireworks Show, proudly sponsored by the City of Smithville and Clay County, with extra activities this year as we help celebrate America’s 250th birthday!
This FREE event kicks off at Sailboat Cove (4619 Chapel Rd | Smithville) with a DJ from 12:00–4:00PM, featuring local community acts, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and more.
More details coming soon!
Live band: 6:00–9:00 PM
Fireworks Show:
Fireworks will be launched from Smith’s Fork Park (1601 DD HWY | Smithville) from the north side of the spillway at dusk, approximately 9:15/9:30PM.
Great viewing spots include:
• Smith’s Fork Park
• On the lake near the dam
• Smith’s Fork Campground
• Surrounding areas of the park
• Clay County Parks
Parking: Available throughout Smith’s Fork Park, Clay County Parks, and Sailboat Cove
Important Notes:
• Park restrooms at Smith’s Fork Park will be closed due to annual vandalism
• Portable restrooms will be available throughout the park
• Rainout date: TBD – updates will be shared here
Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, and patriotic spirit — we’ll see you under the stars!
Thank you to the committee planning this event:
-Clay County Parks
-City of Smithville | Smithville Parks & Recreation
-Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
-Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce
-Kearney Parks & Recreation
This FREE event kicks off at Sailboat Cove (4619 Chapel Rd | Smithville) with a DJ from 12:00–4:00PM, featuring local community acts, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and more. More details coming soon! Live band: 6:00–9:00 PM Fireworks Show:Fireworks will be launched from Smith’s Fork Park (1601 DD HWY | Smithville) from the north side of the spillway at dusk, approximately 9:15/9:30PM.
Great viewing spots include:• Smith’s Fork Park
• On the lake near the dam
• Smith’s Fork Campground
• Surrounding areas of the park
• Clay County Parks
Parking: Available throughout Smith’s Fork Park, Clay County Parks, and Sailboat Cove Important Notes:• Park restrooms at Smith’s Fork Park will be closed due to annual vandalism
• Portable restrooms will be available throughout the park
• Rainout date: TBD – updates will be shared here
Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, and patriotic spirit — we’ll see you under the stars!Thank you to the committee planning this event:
-Clay County Parks
-City of Smithville | Smithville Parks & Recreation
-Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
-Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce
-Kearney Parks & Recreation
Location
Setting: In-Person
Sailboat Cove at Smithville Lake
4619 Chapel Road
Smithville, MO 64089
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Sailboat Cove at Smithville Lake
4619 Chapel Road
Smithville, MO 64089
UNITED STATES
Click here for Google Maps
Contact Person
Deborah Cross
(phone: 816-407-3405 )
(phone: 816-407-3405 )
Links
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