Lyons July 4th BoomFest

05/29/2026

Honoring our WITH LIBERTY sponsors for this year's Lyons July 4th BoomFest! Your support is the spark that lights up Lyons' sky and our community—thank you for helping us celebrate in a big way.

If you’ve been thinking about helping fuel America’s 250th celebration, now’s the time, for 5/31 signifies the end of Fuel the Boom, Fund the Fest Month. We asked & You delivered! Just let us know to ensure we can properly highlight your contribution in our festivities and promotions.

-Recognize your business in front of thousands
-Help us deliver an unforgettable Independence celebration
-Be part of a once-in-a-generation celebration

Ready to pledge or have questions? Send us a message today so we can include you before the deadline. Let’s make America's 250th shine Red, White, and BOOM! 🎆🇺🇸

05/29/2026

✨SEEKING NOMINATIONS!✨

Friday, June 19 DEADLINE

If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please complete the google form 👇via link below

https://forms.gle/nxuJcYigiVhyCXPs9

We are seeking nominations for the 6th Annual Pride of Lyons Award!! This award is intended for individuals who have taken the opportunity to go above and beyond, and maybe taken on a thankless role, whether through their chosen profession or through their volunteer work, during or through extraordinary circumstances.

Past recipients!
2021 - Cory Ryan, Gage Reid & Abe Rhodes
2022 - Brad & Christi Reid
2023 - Brad Hunt
2024 - Tory & Sonya Tipp
2025 - Brian Leiker

05/25/2026

Free because of the brave. Today, we pause to reflect, remember, and honor the fallen heroes who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸❤️

05/23/2026

WARNING: Side effects of the Boomfest Blue Gin may include…

🇺🇸 increased patriotism
💥 sudden excitement for July 4th
🎆 and talking about fireworks nonstop

Thanks to The Lumberyard on 56 for joining the Boomfest fun! Be sure to check them out and support local! 🍹💙

Changed up the cocktail menu! Since schools out it’s time for summer ☀️ this new one is our Boomfest Blue Gin 🎆

05/22/2026

Fuel the Boom, Fund the Fest Month is in the home stretch — just over a week to go!🎆🇺🇸

Thank you to everyone who’s contributed so far. Your support is what turns ideas into memories for all!

If you’ve been meaning to jump in, now’s the time to chip in, share this post with friends and neighbors and rally your crew to keep the momentum going. Let’s finish strong and help light up Lyons brighter than ever before!

Here’s to a Grand Finale at the end of May — for a once-in-a-generation celebration we’ll never forget!🎇🎉

05/21/2026

2026 Results — BoomFest250 Apparel Design Contest

Top 5 designs were selected from 75 student entries across the district. Yesterday, a few members of our PyroCREW were honored to present the awards.

🏅TOP 5 - Sutton Ludwig — CES, 3rd Grade
🏅TOP 5 - Logan Thomasson — LMS, 8th Grade
🏅TOP 5 - Alexa Elstun — LMS, 6th Grade
🏅TOP 5 - Rayna Reyes — LHS, 11th Grade
🏆WINNER — Genesis Hernandez — LMS, 6th Grade

Awards:
2nd–5th place: Certificate + $10 in Chamber Bucks
Winner — Genesis Hernandez received:
$50 in Chamber Bucks
Lyons News Recognition
VIP Seating
$100 CREDIT for BoomFest250 merch
Photo w/ PyroCREW
Escorted Shoot site TOUR
Autograph an 8" Aerial Shell

This wouldn't be possible without LHS Art Teacher Leah Bowers so HUGE thanks to her for organizing this annual contest and thanks to all Lyons Schools; USD 405 teachers and students who assisted and participated in the process.

👕Show your LYONS PRIDE and represent BoomFest all year long with Genesis Hernandez’s winning design—get your order forms in by June 16 to guarantee July 1 delivery.

👇LINK TO ORDER FORM
https://www.lyons-chamber.com/july-4th-boomfest

Lyons Chamber of Commerce Rice County Community Foundation Lyons Schools; USD 405 Lyons News Ad Astra Radio - Hutch

05/17/2026

Congrats to ALL graduates today!🎓💥

This morning we tackled one of the “necessary evils” of fireworks prep — cleaning out guns to prevent hangfires and inspecting mortar racks to ensure our shooters’ safety… but more importantly, the safety of our spectators.

It’s definitely not the glamorous side of Boomfest, but it’s the MOST important! Huge thanks to the crew putting in the time and effort behind the scenes to help make Boomfest250 safe, successful, and absolutely unforgettable! 🇺🇸🔥

05/15/2026

We’re halfway through FUEL THE BOOM, FUND THE FEST month for this year’s America 250 celebrations in Lyons — and what an incredible start it's been!🔥

THANK YOU to everyone who’s already helped LEVEL US UP! Every contribution is pushing us closer to a celebration worthy of 250 years of American spirit and small‑town pride.

We can’t wait to see where we land by the end of May 2026 — and how bright we can make this milestone together.

Lyons Chamber of Commerce Rice County Community Foundation City of Lyons Lyons Public Golf Course Ad Astra Radio - Hutch Rice County Tourism America250 Lyons July 4th BoomFest

05/02/2026

THANK YOU, Mandi Beaver & Monica Fulton, for everything you do behind the scenes for all the “other side of the creek” happenings at Lyons July 4th BoomFest!

Your dedication and volunteer time keep things running smoothly and make the whole event better for everyone — We truly appreciate & couldn't do it without you! 🙌💥

Interested in being a vendor? These are your go-to gals! Reach out to them to get started in the process

05/01/2026

Well that escalated quickly… 😄💥⛳️

Boomfest250 Golf Tournament is OFFICIALLY FULL!!

You all showed up in a BIG way and we couldn’t be more fired up! We now have a waiting list started for any contingencies

THANK YOU for the incredible support. This is exactly how you begin Fueling the Boom & Funding the Fest 🇺🇸💣

We apologize if you missed getting a team in, BUT don’t worry — there are still plenty of ways to be part of Boomfest250. Stay tuned… all thanks to you, it’s going to be bigger than ever.

Let’s keep the momentum rolling 🔥

05/01/2026

🏌️‍♂️Get ready to TEE IT UP with a BANG!💥

MAY 1st marks the opening day to register/signup for our 3rd Annual BoomFest Golf Fundraiser Tournament!

We hope you'll join us @ Lyons Public Golf Course as we swing, chip, and putt our way to support America’s BIG 250th Birthday celebration @ Lyons July 4th BoomFest 🎆

Spots fill up fast—secure your team and help us Fuel the Boom, Fund the Fest! ⛳🔥