In collaboration with our generous community sponsors, the Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark warmly welcome you to the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks.

This event is free and open to the public. Parking is also free.​​ 

Several local vendors will be selling food and beverages. You are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics and blankets for a fun-filled evening of music and entertainment.

Entertainment

5pm - Food vendors open

5:30pm - Licking County 4-H Band pre-show - John Gilbert Reese Center lawn (near Circle of Friends artwork)

6:30pm - The Sticks and Stones - Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre

8pm - Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra - Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre

10pm - Fireworks

10:30pm - The Sticks and Stones encore - Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre