Red White & BOOM – Cookeville’s Ultimate 4th of July Celebration! 🎇

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Red White & BOOM 2026
Cookeville’s Ultimate 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Putnam County Fairgrounds | FREE Admission & Parking!

Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with the 12th annual Red White & BOOM — our BIGGEST and BEST yet! 
This high-energy, family-friendly festival brings our community together for an unforgettable evening of music, food, patriotism, and the second-largest fireworks show in Tennessee!

 EVENT INFO
Location: New Putnam County Fairgrounds – 6000 Tennessee Ave
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Gates Open: 4:00 PM
Festival Hours: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 FREE Admission & Parking — thanks to our generous partners!

 Details & Vendor Registration: www.redwhiteandboomcookeville.com

 Live Concert Lineup
Enjoy a star-spangled concert to set the patriotic mood!
 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: [Band Name 1 – TBA]
 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: [Headline Artist – TBA]

Military Recognition
Meet soldiers from the United States Army and check out real JLTVs (Joint Light Tactical Vehicles) on-site, brought to you by the Cookeville Army Recruiting Office!

 FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR – 9:05 PM
Tennessee’s 2nd largest fireworks display - our biggest show ever!
 Choreographed to a powerful patriotic soundtrack
 Live-streamed at Facebook.com/rickysheltontn
 Tune in: 94.7 Country Giant & 98.5 KISS-FM

 FOOD, FUN & FAMILY VIBES!
A full lineup of food trucks & vendors offering something for everyone!

Vendors include:
[TBA]

 Extras:
• Face Painting
• Official T-Shirts & Hats
• Blood Assurance
• U.S. Army Booth

 Traveling In?
Partner Hotels: Holiday Inn & Home2 Suites – Cookeville, TN

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 Red White & BOOM FREEDOM 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Location: The Exceptional Bean – 55 N Walnut Ave, Cookeville

Celebrate America with a fun and meaningful evening run! Wear your red, white, and blue and run for freedom, fun, and community pride in our 3rd Annual FREEDOM 5K.

 Divisions:
 General (Ages 13+): $50
 Veterans (Active, Served, or Retired): $40
 Kids Fun Run (12 & Under): $35

 Register Now: runsignup.com/Race/TN/Cookeville/RedWhiteandBoom5k
 Presented by BetterCookeville — Benefiting The Exceptional Bean & CCS Foster Care

 Hosted by BetterCookeville & SCS Event Management

 Follow us for updates, invite your friends, and celebrate America’s 250th in style!