Are you ready for the Fourth of July? Here’s a quick guide to the sale and use of fireworks in the region.
Bella Vista
Sales legal: Yes, with a city permit and must be manned
When: June 20 - July 10
Who can buy: Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Can you shoot: Yes
When: July 3-5, 6 p.m. to midnight
Where: Private property with owner consent
What else: Bottle rockets and stick mounted, aerial fireworks prohibited
Benton County
Sales legal: Yes, with county permit
When: June 20 - July 10.
Who can buy: Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Can you shoot: Yes, outside city limits
When: No regulations outside city limits
Where: Private property with owner consent
What else: Any consumer fireworks; no age limits
Bentonville
Sales legal: Limited to one stand
When: June 20 - July 10
Who can buy: Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Can you shoot: Yes
When: July 3-4, noon to midnight
Where: Private property with owner consent
What else: Bottle rockets and stick mounted, aerial fireworks prohibited
Fayetteville
Sales legal: Yes with city permit
When: June 28 - July 5
Who can buy: Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Can you shoot: Yes; someone 21 or older must supervise if anyone under 16 is participating
When: July 1-3, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; July Fourth, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Private property with owner consent
What else: Bottle rockets and stick mounted, aerial fireworks prohibited
Rogers
Sales legal: No
Can you shoot: Yes
When: July 3-5, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Private property with owner consent
What else: Bottle rockets and stick mounted, aerial fireworks prohibited
Siloam Springs
Sales legal: No
Can you shoot: No
Springdale
Sales legal: Yes with city permit
When: June 28 - July 5
Who can buy: Must be at least 16 years old
Can you shoot: Yes, someone 21 or older must supervise if anyone under 16 is participating
When: July 1-4, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Private property with owner consent
What else: Bottle rockets and stick mounted, aerial fireworks prohibited
Washington County
Sales legal: Yes, with county permit
When: June 20 - July 10.
Who can buy: Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Can you shoot: Yes, outside city limits
When: Year-round
Where: Private property with owner consent
What else: Any consumer fireworks; no age limits
*The state has banned sky lantern sales and use. This is a unmanned free-floating devices designed to contain an open flame