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Fayetteville, AR Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Legal Dates
July 1-4 only
July 4 Cutoff
11:00 p.m.
Banned
Skyrockets, bottle rockets
Supervision
Adult 21+ if under-16 present
Where
Private property, owner consent

Summary

Consumer fireworks are legal in Fayetteville only on private property with the owner's consent, only July 1-3 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and July 4 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Skyrockets and bottle rockets are banned outright.

Fireworks may only be discharged upon private property with the consent of the property owner and between the hours of 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on July 4th and at no other time or date. ... No skyrockets or aerial fireworks attached to a stick may be discharged.

Source: Fayetteville Unified Development CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

Arkansas permits consumer fireworks statewide, but Fayetteville Code Sec. 94.05 sharply narrows when and how. Fireworks may be discharged only on private property with the owner's consent, and only during July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and July 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. No other date is allowed. Skyrockets and aerial fireworks attached to a stick, such as bottle rockets, may never be discharged inside city limits. When anyone under 16 is present, an adult at least 21 must supervise. If the Mayor's Burn Ban Order blocks the entire July window, discharge shifts to Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Public displays require a city permit.

Violations & Fines

Discharging fireworks outside the permitted July dates and hours, using banned skyrockets or bottle rockets, or lighting them on public property is a misdemeanor, citable by the Fire Marshal or police.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I set off fireworks in Fayetteville?
Only July 1-3 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and July 4 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., on private property with the owner's consent. No other date is allowed.
Are bottle rockets legal in Fayetteville?
No. Skyrockets and aerial fireworks attached to a stick, including bottle rockets, may never be discharged within city limits under Sec. 94.05.
What if there is a burn ban on July 4th?
If the Mayor's Burn Ban Order covers the whole July 1-4 window, residents may instead discharge consumer fireworks on Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sources & Official References

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