Brazos County volunteer fire district two (VFD 2) announces a new host for the July fourth fireworks show it had hosted for 20 years. An area business, Savage Outdoor and Defense, will host the show and its family friendly events at the Kurten community center. Businessowner Shane Savage says proceeds from sponsors, vendors, and food trucks after operating costs will go to the fire district, the Brazos County first responders association, and the National Wild Turkey Foundation. Savage says he, his employees, and his business are donating their time and resources. There will be no admission charge. A VFD 2 spokesman says they will serve the event in a fire suppression and EMS role. News release from Savage Outdoor & Defense: For the first time ever, Savage Outdoor & Defense will be hosting the 21st Annual Kurten Fireworks Show. The show will be held on July 4th, 2024 at The Kurten Community Center located at 13055 E State Hwy 21, Kurten, TX, 77862. Savage Outdoor & Defense is a public outdoor shooting range and firearms instruction company located just outside of Bryan. We have been serving the greater B/CS community through various events, training, and use of our range since 2020. We are the new host of this event and we are very excited to continue this longstanding tradition. We are excited to invite you out to the 21st Annual Kurten Fireworks Show. This family friendly event will be fun for all ages. Our event is 100% free to the public and all proceeds, in excess of operating costs, will be donated to 3 local charities. The National Wild Turkey Federation: The Brazos County District 2 VFD, and the Brazos County First Responders Association. Myself, my company, and my employees will not make any money from this event. All our time, resources, and effort will be donated so that we can continue this event that means so much to our community. The event offers residents in the greater B/CS area the opportunity to come out and share in the comradery of Independence Day while enjoying a family centric event. The event will include food trucks, yard games, vendors, adult and kid activities, raffle prizes, and, of course, the best fireworks show in the area. We are seeking your help to raise awareness, locate and secure sponsors, vendors, and food trucks to help us to fund and put on this family-friendly community centric event. All proceeds, in excess of operating costs will go directly to the 3 charities listed above. The gates will open @ 5PM, the raffle will take place @ 8:30PM, and the show will begin @ 9PM. On-site parking will be free to the public but is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. To learn more about this event, and us, please check out our website @ Savageoutdoordefense.com/events. I can be reached by call/text at (979)-429-3414 or, I can also be reached via email at info@savageoutdoordefense.com.
