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4th of July Celebration

Celebrate the stars and stripes with Timnath!

Stay tuned for the 2025 4th of July details!

2024 Event Details

Timnath residents are invited to celebrate Independence Day at Timnath’s 4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Timnath Reservoir! Don’t miss live entertainment, a variety of family activities, and delicious eats from local food trucks. Festivities will kick off at 6 p.m. with live music. The night will end with a spectacular pyro-musical fireworks show over the reservoir, beginning at 9:30 p.m.

Food Trucks

  • Antojitos del Sureste
  • Backyard Bird
  • Brown Butter Bakeshop
  • Corndoggies
  • Fork Yeah
  • Island Smoothie & Shaved Ice
  • Jersey Cowboy
  • Joe Zeppy’s
  • Kona Ice
  • Maddie’s Kettle Korn
  • Revolution Ice Pops
  • Scrooge Maki
  • The Goodness

Free Activities

  • Bounce Houses
  • Bubble Play
  • Bungee Trampoline
  • Coconut Tree Climb
  • Crane Truck Dual Lane Slide
  • Face Painting
  • Human Gyroscope Ball
  • Mega Toxic Crush Obstacle Course
  • Yard Games
  • Wrecking Ball
  • And More!

Prohibited Items

  • Pets & animals
  • Grills
  • Alcohol
  • Personal Fireworks
  • Glass items

Modifications to Boating & Reservoir Hours – 2024

Due to the festivities, boating and reservoir hours at the Timnath Reservoir on July 4th will be limited. Please see the modifications to the hours below.

  • Non-motorized reservoir use, including swimming: Open from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Motorized and trailered non-motorized reservoir use: Open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • Please pull your boat into the dock and off of the water by 4:00 pm. The boat trailer parking lot will close at 4pm.
  • Reservoir Pass Holder Parking Lot: Open from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm
    • After 4:00 pm, all vehicles must be moved to the event parking areas and out of the reservoir pass holder parking lot.
  • Walking Path to the east of the event area: Closed from 4:00 pm on 7/4 to dawn on 7/5

Emergency Event Notifications

To be notified of any delays, weather emergencies, or cancellations, please sign up for our emergency texting service by texting “TIMNATHEVENT” to 888-777. Please note that we will only utilize this for emergencies.

We will post updates, as we are able, on the Town of Timnath’s social media and website.

Additional FAQs – 2024

  • What time do the parking lots open?
    • Parking lots open at 5:30pm!
  • Is there any cost to attend?
    • No! The kids activities, live music, and fireworks are free. Food can be purchased from our many food trucks!
  • Are there restrooms at the reservoir?
    • Yes, there will be four different areas in the main event space with port-o-lets, as well as additional port-o-lets through the parking lots.
  • Will drinking water be available at the event?
    • Food trucks will have water available for purchase. Coolers with non-alcoholic beverages are allowed at the event, so please bring your own water.