Red White & BOOM 2026
Cookeville’s Ultimate 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Putnam County Fairgrounds - Jefferson Ave (Original Location) | 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: OLD Putnam County Fairgrounds – Jefferson & Walnut
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Gates Open: 4:00 PM
Festival Hours: 5:00 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!
 5:00 PM: ALTITUDE
 6:15 PM: JOHN COOPER ALBRIGHT
 7:30 PM: SONS OF LEGION

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

 FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR – 9:15 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

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