Thunder in The Valley

06/01/2026

07/08/2025

THANK YOU TO THE THUNDER IN THE VALLEY FIRE WORKS SPECTACULAR 2025 SPONSORS!!

• Nelsonville Fire Department
• City of Nelsonville
• Hocking College
• Wild Country WSEO 107.7
• Rocky Brands
• Disaster Demons Emergency Management Group, LTD
• Los Mariachis
• Nelsonville VFW Post 3467
• Brownies Tractors
• Nelsonville Elks Lodge #543
• Farmers Bank
• Nolan and Meek Co., LPA
• Amesville Volunteer Fire Department
• Community Bank

The “Thunder In The Valley Fireworks Spectacular” annual cost for the fireworks is over $10,000.00, and without the generous support of area businesses and individuals this great family event would not be possible.

Please consider making a monetary donation to support the fireworks. You can go to, https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WFNFYTAUU7BQJ, or scan the QR code.

If there are any questions about Thunder in the Valley, or if you would like someone to come and pick up your generous donation, please contact the Nelsonville Division of Fire at;

Telephone: 740-753-1244
Email: [email protected]

Donations can also be mailed to:
Nelsonville Division of Fire
211 Lake Hope Drive
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

07/05/2025

Thank you for coming to THUNDER IN THE VALLEY, fireworks spectacular. We hope you enjoyed the fireworks display. Please be patient while exiting the Hocking College campus and follow any Law Enforcement directions. Drive safely! Please thank all our sponsors for making this event possible. We hope to see you again in 2026 for another great 4th of July celebration.

Thank you for coming to THUNDER IN THE VALLEY, fireworks spectacular. We hope you enjoyed the fireworks display. Please be patient while exiting the Hocking College campus and follow any Law Enforc…

07/05/2025

Thank you for coming to THUNDER IN THE VALLEY, fireworks spectacular. We hope you enjoyed the fireworks display. Please be patient while exiting the Hocking College campus and follow any Law Enforcement directions. Drive safely!

Please thank all our sponsors for making this event possible. We hope to see you again in 2026 for another great 4th of July celebration.

07/04/2025

🎇 A friendly reminder from all of us at ACHS — keep your best friends safe this holiday! 🐾💙 Fireworks and loud celebrations can be frightening for pets, so do what you can to help them feel calm and secure. 💥🐶🐱

07/04/2025

Expect a fairly hot 4th of July around the area, with lowland highs around or a bit above 90 degrees, and the mountains peaking in the mid-70s to mid-80s. The humidity won't be horrible, but it'll still make it feel a few degrees hotter. If you've got some outdoor festivities planned, remember to HYDRATE, and don't push it too hard.

We'll be clear and dry for fireworks tonight, with temperatures in the 70s to around 80 degrees when most fireworks shows might be happening.

07/03/2025

Put safety first – leave the fireworks to the professionals and attend a public fireworks display near you.

Put safety first – leave the fireworks to the professionals and attend a public fireworks display near you.

07/03/2025

Put safety first – leave the fireworks to the professionals and attend a public fireworks display near you.

07/03/2025

In Ohio, consumer fireworks can be legally discharged on certain holidays and dates, but local jurisdictions can restrict or ban their use. Ohio law allows the use of consumer fireworks on specific dates like New Year's Eve, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day. However, local governments can opt-out of the state law, so it's crucial to check local ordinances.

In Ohio, "consumer fireworks" or "1.4G fireworks" are the types of fireworks that can be legally purchased and discharged by individuals under certain conditions. These include items like firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, and fountains.

Key Points about Ohio Consumer Fireworks Law:

Age Restriction: Individuals must be 18 or older to purchase, handle, or discharge consumer fireworks.

Local Control: Municipalities, townships, and counties can ban or restrict fireworks use within their jurisdiction.

Safety Regulations:
Consumer fireworks must be discharged at least 150 feet away from structures and spectators.

Individuals cannot use consumer fireworks while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Consumer fireworks cannot be discharged indoors or aimed at people or objects.

Individuals are required to clean up all debris after use.

Property Ownership: You need express permission from the property owner to discharge fireworks on property you don't own, including public or private school property.

Storage Limits: Unless additional safety measures are in place, no more than 125 pounds of fireworks can be stored in one location.

Retailers: Fireworks must be purchased from licensed Ohio retailers, who are required to provide safety glasses and a safety pamphlet.
Reporting Accidents: Accidents and incidents involving fireworks should be reported to local law enforcement and fire departments.

Consequences of Violations: Violating Ohio's fireworks laws can result in a first-degree misdemeanor charge.