Wolf Point’s Fireworks Display To Be Bigger Than Ever

To celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary, Wolf Point will have its largest fireworks display ever on Saturday, July 4.

“We’ve gotten bigger and better as far as donations,” organizer George Blount said. “We’ve surpassed our goal.”

The display is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. on the location two blocks east of the Sherman Inn. The show is regarded as the largest display in northeastern Montana.

“We have some special effect shells this year,” Blount said. “We have doubled up on our finale boxes.”

He said most of the shells are five or six inches, but this year there will be some eight-inch ones.

Blount encourages vendors to set up and sell items. He doesn’t charge vendors.

He expressed appreciation to the Wolf Point Community Organization, Silver Wolf Casino, Bridger Pipeline, Ken Elliott and some tribal entities for significant donations.

“All the businesses in town donated,” Blount said. “And a lot of individuals and contractors this year have donated.”

He also received contributions from businesses or individuals in Glasgow, Poplar and Frazer.

“We really had a good turnout despite the condition of our economy,” Blount said.

This marks the 43rd year that Blount has organized the fireworks display. After serving eight years in the Army including tours in Korea and Germany, his familiarity with explosives helped him take the lead in the local celebration.

His experienced team members for the fireworks display include Troy, Shawn and Ethan Blount, Dallas, Chase and Canyon Casterline, Landyn Ackerman, Hunter Burshia and Ben Carry Water.

“It’s family-oriented event,” George Blount said. “It’s drug- and alcohol- free.”

He explained there’s a lot of work behind the scenes. He began organizing the event about six or seven months ago.

“By now, we have established a good reputation. When they see me, they know who I am,” Blount said of collecting donations. “Our motto is ‘it’s all for the kids.’”