NORWICH – There’s more than fireworks in store for the 4th of July celebration taking place this year at the Chenango County Fairgrounds.

This Independence Day, the fairgrounds will be flooded with music and entertainment as “Fireworks Over the Fairgrounds” gets underway. The hometown festival entails an evening of entertainment, recreation, and a lineup of musical acts featuring country music star Ashton Shepherd as the headliner.

Gates will open at 4 p.m., and tickets to the event is $10 at the gates or can be purchased in advance. Tickets may be purchased at Hummel’s Office Plus in Norwich, the Chenango County Fair Office or online at brownpapertickets.com. Kids 15 and under can get in free courtesy of Mathews Ford. If you’re just looking to enjoy some spectacular fireworks, the cost at the gate is $5

“Thank you to all of the sponsors, we could not pull of an event of this size without their support. We are excited about having Ashton coming to Norwich. Every year we like to give our community an opportunity to experience the chance to not only listen to the music but also the opportunity to possibly meet a star like Ashton Shepherd” said Terry Potter, event coordinator