Dubois County Tourism to Present 'Thunder Over Patoka' July 6th

From Local Sources / Photo: Patoka Lake Marina and Lodging 

DUBOIS COUNTY -- Dubois County Tourism is proud to announce that they are once again the presenting sponsor of this year’s Thunder Over Patoka fireworks show.

On Saturday, July 6, thousands of people will head to Patoka Lake to watch the huge fire rockets shoot into the sky over the clear water. Whether near the Patoka Beach area, on a boat, or at one of the close-by ramps, the show will be a sight to see filled with the “oohs” and “ahhs” of any great fireworks show.

The beach area is currently closed due to high water. The beach parking area will open around 6:30p.m. however swimming will not be permitted during this time. 

All vehicles must vacate the parking area immediately following the fireworks display.

This year marks the 14th year that PLAY (Patoka Lake Area Year-round) has put on this annual event. Dubois County Tourism and PLAY would like to encourage all area residents and visitors to make plans to attend this year’s Thunder Over Patoka Presented by Dubois County Tourism. 

Fireworks will start at dark.  Bring your family and friends, lawn chairs, blankets, refreshments, and bug spray. Already camping at Patoka this weekend. Then there is no need to drive down to the beach. Just go to section C of the Modern Campground for your own viewing area of the fireworks display.

Arrive early to get the best seats. Tune your radios to WITZ-FM 104.7 radio for themed music during the event. They are also streaming at www.witzamfm.com or from an iPhone or Android smart phone app. Come out and enjoy this spectacular show over the waters of Patoka!

The entrance fee of $7 per vehicle for Indiana residents ($9 out of state) is required for the Newton Stewart State Recreation Area, Patoka Reservoir, located north of Wickliffe Indiana, Highway 164.

For more information regarding this program or other interpretive events, call the Nature Center at 812.685.2447.

PLAY would like to thank all of their sponsors, including: Dubois County Tourism, Orange County CVB | Visit French Lick West Baden, Hoosier Hills Marina, Patoka Lake Marina and Winery, Behrman Houseboat Rentals LLC, French Lick Cabins, Laketime Marine & RV Center, Patoka Lake Pub and Grub, Jeff & Shellie Dukes, Ewing Printing, Wise Old Owl Cabins, Springs Valley Bank, Jasper Engines & Transmissions, Zehr Auto Repair, Crawford County Tourism, Hoosier Hills Credit Union and WITZ Radio.