When: Saturday, July 3, 2027
Time: Evening, schedule coming soon
Location: The Place at Lake Whitney, 670 Fort Graham Rd, Whitney, TX 76692
Live bands, food trucks, family activities and a professional fireworks show, with more than 750 neighbors celebrating together at Lake Whitney.
Every July 3, families from Whitney, Hillsboro and across Hill County bring their lawn chairs to Lake Whitney for an evening of live music, food trucks and fireworks. More than 750 guests joined us at our last July 3 Celebration.
The evening builds from live music and food trucks to a professional fireworks show that lights up the night sky. It is a hometown Fourth of July, close to home and organized by your neighbors at the MBA Foundation.
A professional fireworks show closes the night and lights up the sky over Lake Whitney.
Live music on the stage from the evening into the night.
Local food trucks on site, so you can make a whole evening of it.
Activities for kids and plenty of room to spread out.
Celebrate with more than 750 neighbors from across Hill County.
Wear your colors and celebrate with the whole community.
With 750+ guests, it pays to come early to park and pick your spot.
Set up a home base with a clear view of the sky for the fireworks.
Fireworks are loud. Ear protection helps little ones enjoy the show.
It is July in Texas. Bring water, sunscreen and a hat for the early evening.
Fireworks, stages and family activities are made possible by local sponsors, donors and volunteers.
Businesses can sponsor the fireworks show or the live music and be recognized in front of 750+ guests.
Every gift helps cover the show and keeps the celebration open to Hill County families.
The July 3 Celebration is one of many family events the MBA Foundation hosts at Lake Whitney all year.
Saturday, July 3, 2027. We will post the full schedule, including the fireworks start time, on this page closer to the date.
At The Place at Lake Whitney, 670 Fort Graham Rd, Whitney, TX 76692. Get directions.
Yes. A professional fireworks show closes the night, and it is the biggest show in Hill County.
Yes. The July 3 Celebration is built for families, with kids' activities, live music and food trucks.
MBA Foundation events are pet friendly, but fireworks are loud, so many pets are happier at home on July 3.
We will post admission details for 2027 on this page closer to the date.
Visit our Sponsor an Event page and choose Fireworks or Live Entertainment.
The MBA Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free and affordable family-friendly community events throughout Hill County, Texas. Learn more about us.
Saturday, July 3, 2027 at Lake Whitney. Bring your chairs, your family and your red, white and blue.