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2012 FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS IN LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2012
Lake County, CA Lake County is home to numerous fireworks shows during the Fourth of July holiday, many of which dazzle the skies over Clear Lake, illuminating the waters surface. The following is a sampling of fireworks shows and festivals. For a complete listing, call the Lake County Visitor Information Center at (800) 525-3743. City of Clearlake Independence Day Festivities, Clearlake, CA Saturday, June 30, 2012 A lively parade (from Redbud Park to Austin Park), street fair, musicians, a car show, arts and crafts, food, a worm race competition, and childrens activities all beginning at 11:00 a.m. complement the evening fireworks show over Clear Lake at dusk. Admission is free. (707) 994-9752 Maxine Sherman Memorial Fireworks Show, Clearlake Oaks, CA Wednesday, July 4, 2012 For a spectacular show, the best viewing area for the Maxine Sherman Memorial Fireworks display is on the water, anchored east of Rattlesnake Island, where the fireworks twinkle overhead and reflect off the waters of Clear Lake. From the shore, Clearlake Oaks Beach on Island Drive is a great spot. Show begins at dusk. Admission is free. (707) 998-9563, www.clearlakeoaks.org Lakeport Independence Day Festivities, Lakeport, CA Wednesday, July 4, 2012 An all-day street fair with music, arts and crafts, food, and beverages. The day begins with a cardboard/duct tape boat race and ends with fireworks over Clear Lake. Sponsored by the Lakeport Main Street Association and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Library Park, between First and Third Streets. Festivities begin at 7:00 a.m. Admission is free. (707) 263-5092, www.lakecochamber.com Lakeport Speedway Auto Races & Fireworks Show, Lakeport, CA Saturday, July 7, 2012 A colorful fireworks show, sponsored by Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino follows a fun filled evening of auto racing. Admission ranges from $5 (students) to $12 (adults 18 & over) per person. Gates open at 4:00 p.m., racing begins at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks to follow conclusion of racing. 401 Martin Street, Lakeport. (707) 279-9577, www.lakeportspeedway.com One of Californias hottest new wine destinations, Lake County is just two hours by car from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, and Pacific Coast. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California and one of the oldest lakes on the continent, and Mount Konocti, an ancient volcano that recently opened to offer one of the newest day hikes in the state. Visit Lake County to enjoy the states cleanest air, spectacular scenic beauty, and unsurpassed recreation hiking, biking, wine tasting, paddling, fishing, birding, golfing, off-road adventures, and even rockhounding.

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