Fire on the Mountain Fireworks
Fire on the Mountain is the annual July 4 fireworks display over Deep Creek Lake, launched from Marsh Mountain at Wisp Resort in McHenry, Garrett County, Maryland, according to the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce. It suits families and visitors who want a fireworks show with a free live concert beforehand. The chamber page lists July 4, 2027 with a rain date of July 5, 2027, so check before you go for any change to those dates.
| Question visitors ask | Where to watch Deep Creek Lake fireworks on July 4? |
|---|---|
| County | Garrett County |
| Official site | www.visitdeepcreek.com |
Where can you watch the Fire on the Mountain fireworks?
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce lists these prime viewing locations for the Fire on the Mountain fireworks: the scenic overlook along Route 219, Wisp Resort, the lawn at Garrett College, and a boat on Deep Creek Lake, particularly McHenry Cove. The page also names local businesses in McHenry as viewing spots.
The fireworks are set off from the tubing hill at the Mountain Park at Wisp Resort, above Marsh Mountain.
What time does the Fire on the Mountain display start?
The chamber page says the display is set to begin around 9:30 pm on July 4. Check before you go, because start times can change.
Wisp Resort hosts a free Stage Wisp concert from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm under the saddle tent on the front lawn. Visitors are told to bring a blanket and lawn chairs. Hot food and cool drinks are sold on the outdoor deck.
What happens if it rains on July 4?
The rain date for Fire on the Mountain is July 5, 2027. If the weather is bad on July 4, the chamber asks visitors to check its event page or tune in to local radio stations for live updates on the status of the fireworks.
The radio stations named on the page are 104.5 WKHJ, 92.3 WKTQ, 95.9 WKTZ and 1050 WMSG.
Fire on the Mountain Fireworks: questions visitors ask
Where can you watch the Deep Creek Lake fireworks on July 4?
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce lists the scenic overlook along Route 219, Wisp Resort, the lawn at Garrett College, and a boat on Deep Creek Lake, particularly McHenry Cove, as prime viewing locations for Fire on the Mountain. Local businesses in McHenry are also named as viewing spots.
Is there a charge to watch the Fire on the Mountain fireworks?
The chamber page does not list an admission price for the fireworks display. The Stage Wisp concert before the show is free, running from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm under the saddle tent on the front lawn at Wisp.
When does the Fire on the Mountain fireworks display begin?
The chamber page says the display is set to begin around 9:30 pm on July 4, 2027. Check before you go, because times can change.
What should you bring to the Stage Wisp concert?
The chamber page advises bringing a blanket and lawn chairs for the free concert on the front lawn at Wisp Resort. Hot food and cool drinks are available for purchase on the outdoor deck.
What if the July 4 fireworks are postponed by weather?
The rain date is July 5, 2027. The chamber asks visitors to check its event page or listen to WKHJ 104.5, WKTQ 92.3, WKTZ 95.9 or WMSG 1050 for live updates on the status of the fireworks.
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