The Local Buzz - Fireworks, Festivals & Furry Friends | July 2, 2025

🎉 Welcome back to another episode of The Local Buzz, partnered with The Venue at Brookestone — because just like us here at The Kokomo Post, The Venue believes in building a strong, connected community. Get involved by attending local events and making the most of everything Kokomo has to offer! 🥳 ✨

Here are this week's top five must-attend events:

🎶🎡Hanes-Apperson Festival – Thursday & Friday, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 12 to 11 p.m. at Foster Park

🏁🎇 Fireworks and Racing – Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. at Kokomo Speedway

✨🚗Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds Annual Fireworks Show – Friday, 9 p.m. (dusk) at Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds

🥕🍓Kokomo Farmer's Market – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in downtown Kokomo (Mulberry and Washington)

📚🐾Reading with Pet Partners – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kokomo Howard County Public Library (Main Branch)

🤩Want even more fun things to do in and around Kokomo? Check out thekokomopost.com/calendar—your go-to guide for local events, powered by The Venue at Brookestone.