07/03/2020
Licensed pyrotechnician Bill Lorenz loads some of the 953 shells that he and his Zambelli Fireworks crew will set off at the Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds tonight, beginning at 9:20 p.m. The 953-shell display should take about 20 minutes.
Fireworks display sponsor Bank of Clarke County asks all spectators to:
• Stay in or with your vehicle to reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19.
• If you park at a nearby school, stay in or with your vehicle.
• Wear a face mask, and stay six feet away from people who are not immediate family members.
• Do not walk around the fairgrounds.
• Grandstands are closed, including restrooms.
• Concession stand is closed.
• You may bring food and beverages; however, alcohol is prohibited.
• You must take your trash with you when you leave.
Clarke County Sheriff's Office has planned traffic control in anticipation of a larger-than-usual crowd. If you plan to attend the fireworks or drive through Berryville tonight, be advised:
• All spectators will enter and exit the fairgrounds at the main entrance (near U.S. Tae Kwon Do).
• As soon as fireworks begin, the roundabout on West Main Street will be closed to all westbound traffic.
• The roundabout on West Main remains closed to westbound traffic until all cars have exited the fairgrounds.
• Cars leaving the fairgrounds may go east or west.
• Sheriff’s deputies will direct traffic.
• Eastbound and westbound Va. 7 (Harry Byrd Hwy.) will each be restricted to one lane only at the traffic light near Enders Funeral Home.
• Sheriff’s deputies will direct traffic at the Va. 7-Business 7 intersection.
• Do not park where “No Parking” signs are posted; Sheriff’s deputies will enforce “No Parking” along roads.
