Thunder in the Valley

The final schedule of events for the 31st Annual "Thunder In The Valley", 4th of July celebration fireworks has been completed. A printable schedule is downloadable at tinyurl.com/y5pts5ax. VIP and general parking at Hocking College will open at 5:00PM, along with the vending area. Questions regarding the vending area can be sent to Events@hocking.edu There will be a single entry into Hocking College parking lots at John Light Hall ONLY. When lots are full no additional vehicles will be permitted. All lot exits will be open after the Fireworks, please follow law enforcement directions. No Parking will be permitted on Hocking Parkway or State Route 691. Alcoholic beverages and personal fireworks are not permitted on the Hocking College Campus. The show can be viewed from most areas of Nelsonville as it lights up the hills of Southeast Ohio. At 7:30PM The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway will be offering a 22-mile train ride to East Logan that will end up at Thunder in the Valley fireworks display! After the fireworks, re-board the train to return to the Nelsonville Depot! This trip will not be wheelchair accessible. More information, pricing and booking at www.hvsry.org/train-rides/fireworks-express/ As everyone settles in at 10:00 p.m., the THUNDER IN THE VALLEY", FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR will begin. This year’s display will be presented by the Nelsonville Division of Fire. The firefighters have promised a 25-minute display of shells, to dazzle all the senses, and sure to get uhs and oohs from everyone viewing the display. Fireworks will be launched from Hocking College. This year’s display will be accompanied by music simulcast by WSEO, 107.7 FM. We are encouraging everyone to bring a radio and tune into the music so we can fill the hills with music and fireworks. We would like to invite people from all over the Nelsonville and Hocking Valley area to come and enjoy the 4th of July celebration.