Breckenridge Texan

The Breckenridge community and surrounding areas will have two local fireworks shows to choose from as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4.

BoomFest 2026

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will host BoomFest 2026 on Saturday, July 4, at Corley’s Landing on Hubbard Creek Reservoir.

Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. and will include bounce houses, food trucks and other vendors and activities. There is a swimming area in the lake at that spot, but there are no lifeguards on duty.

The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at dark.

Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for a picnic-style evening.

Corley’s Landing is located near the “Sandy Beach” area of Hubbard Creek Lake, on the north end of the dam. It is accessible from the south via FM 3099, Water District Road 277 and County Road 278. For more details, search “Corley’s Landing” on Google Maps.

Salute in the Salt Flats

The 10th Annual Salute in the Salt Flats will be held Saturday, July 4, at 5790 FM 3418 south of  Breckenridge, for the 2026 Independence Day holiday.

Although Canyon Road closed last October and the property is for sale, organizers are partnering with nearby CC Farms; activities also will take place in the Canyon parking lot, which will feature Alfredo’s, Bahama Bucks, DJ Lowdown and portable restrooms.

DJ Lowdown will begin performing at 7 p.m., and Addie Westbrook will sing the National Anthem. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at dusk.

The Salute in the Salt Flats fireworks show is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit the area volunteer fire departments.

Burn Ban

Stephens County is under a burn ban, approved by the County Commissioners on June 22. However, the burn ban does not prohibit fireworks.

Fireworks are currently allowed on private property in the unincorporated areas of Stephens County, outside the Breckenridge city limits.

Last week, county officials posted on the Stephens County Facebook page, asking everyone to exercise caution during the holiday.

“We’re asking everyone to celebrate with caution. The good rains we had through the winter and spring grew a lot of grass, and that grass is now drying out fast,” they said. “Add in the summer heat and wind, and our pastures and roadsides are primed to burn. A single spark — from fireworks, a cigarette, or a trailer chain dragging the pavement — can get away from you in a hurry.”

Specifically, county officials ask, if you’re celebrating, that you:

• Check the county’s current burn ban status before lighting anything
• Keep water, a hose, or a fire extinguisher close by the area where you’re lighting the fireworks
• Don’t set off fireworks near dry grass or park hot vehicles on dry grass
• Soak used fireworks in water before throwing them away
• Report any fire right away by calling 9-1-1

Cutline, top photo: Fireworks from the 2023 BoomFest event explode over Hubbard Creek Lake. This year, there will be two fireworks shows on July 4, BoomFest at Hubbard Creek Lake and Salute in the Salt Flats south of Breckenridge. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)