Kimberling City Fireworks Display This Sat

[troutgnat]

Bill Babler and others......Sorry for posting this here but I figure no better way than to ask those that would really know. So, my lady would like to see this display; neither of us ever have. I thought to myself, wow, how cool would it be to take the boat up and watch it on the water......(Now that I've said that you all can quit laughing). Upon my research I here this draws like a 1,000 boats......Now I say, hmmmmmm??? I would bet to say 85% of these will not be bass boats but more like cabin cruisers and jet boats more in the range of 30'+. All I have is a newly restored 18' 374V Ranger. I don't think it will cut the mustard for that kind of traffic. Not that I'm scared in my boat but I have been plenty scared from "knuckleheads" in their boats.

Is there a secret spot to launch close and witness this event and avoid the "death trap" or am I better off elsewhere? Thanks for your input!

[riverfish]

stay home

[Biglerma]

We have watched the fireworks in Shell Knob for years and years. It draws around 1000 boats there too, with 99% being Ski Boats. There are lots of huge wakes so if all you have is a bass boat, I would advise against it. You might see if there is a place you can watch them from the bank.

[JerryK]

We have taken our chairs to the shopping center. A band will be playing and you can see it really well. I took my boat once. It was ugly getting home. I guess it depends on where you are on the lake.