Herkimer County Fire in the Sky Palooza

Herkimer County Fire in the Sky Palooza

Herkimer County Community College will host a community fireworks celebration beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Herkimer County Community College.

The event returns to campus as the Herkimer County Fire in the Sky Palooza.
The evening will feature food trucks, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks display. All activities will take place at Wehrum Stadium, with fireworks launched north of the reservoir.

Event Details

Music by Gridley Paige and the Syracuse Symphony
Food Trucks
Family Fun Activities
Spectacular Fireworks Display at Dusk

Live entertainment will kick off with Gridley Paige from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00  p.m., followed by a special performance by the Syracuse Symphony from 7:30 p.m. until dusk. The Syracuse Symphony performance is made possible by an endowment made to the Herkimer County College Foundation by the late Robert H. Wood, a longtime resident of Ilion.

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America, the Herkimer County 250th Revolutionary War Commission will offer special commemorative activities throughout the evening.