On July 4, 2018

Chamber fireworks extravaganza set for July 4, Summer Smash precedes

Wednesday, July 4, 9:45 p.m.—RUTLAND—Don’t miss the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Extravaganza in celebration of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4. The pyrotechnics begin promptly at 9:45 p.m. at the Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 S. Main St.

The Rutland County Agricultural Society will also be holding its 2018 Summer Smash Demo Derby at the Vermont State Fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m. that day. Gates open at 12 noon for the flea market. Activities including a bounce house and monster truck rides begin at 2 p.m. Parking is free.

For more information call the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce at 802-773-2747 or visit rutlandvermont.com.

Photo courtesy RRCC
Rutland Chamber’s Fireworks Extravaganza, consistently voted the best in Rutland County year after year, can be seen on the fourth.

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