Hartford’s 2025 Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Town of Hartford Parks & Recreation Department at Kilowatt Park in Wilder. This free, family-friendly event kicks off at 6:00 PM with food vendors and live entertainment, and wraps up with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk.

Enjoy eats from Dunk’s Concessions, KC’s Ice Cream Truck, Howl’n Good Kettle Corn, Randy’s Concessions, Sweet K’s Lemonade, and Shere Punjab. Live music by The Conniption Fits starts at 7:00 PM, along with performances by Jason Tardy (7:00 PM) and Dragon Man (8:30 PM).

Earlier in the day, don’t miss a special F-35 Flyover from the Vermont Air National Guard—final time to be announced. Viewing and parking available at the south end of the park via Wilder Dam Road. Please note: the Kilowatt South boat launch will be closed July 4 and will reopen July 5.

Bring a blanket, gather your friends, and celebrate Independence Day in Hartford!