Aquaboom returns with its first-ever carnival
Fireworks over Lake LBJ during a past AquaBoom in Kingsland. Photo by Mark Stracke
Aquaboom returns to Kingsland July 2-5 with four days of Fourth of July festivities and the debut of its first-ever carnival.
The annual celebration features a packed lineup of events, including a patriotic dinner, barbecue cook-off, arts and crafts show, golf tournament, grand parade, car show, fireworks, and other community activities.
New this year, the AquaBoom Carnival will be open from noon to 8 p.m. July 3-4, offering unlimited rides and games for festivalgoers. Advance wristbands are available for $20 per person, per day through July 2 and may be used on either day of the carnival. Wristbands purchased at the gate are $25 per person, per day. Presale wristbands can be purchased at the AquaBoom office, 1507 RR 1431 in Kingsland.
The annual golf tournament also returns July 3 at Legends Golf Course. The event begins with a 9 a.m. shotgun start and will be played in a four-person scramble format, followed by lunch and prize presentations. Entry is $500 per team, or $125 per player, and includes green fees, cart fees, range balls, and lunch. Entry forms can be submitted to ronna@legendlbj.com.
AquaBoom 2026 Schedule of Events
Thursday, July 2
- Rubber Ducky Scavenger Hunt Begins
- 11 a.m. – Patriotic Dinner
- 7 p.m. – Street Dance featuring River Rats
Friday, July 3
- 7:30 a.m. – BBQ Cook-Off and Arts & Crafts Check-In
- Noon – Carnival Rides Open
- 3 p.m. – Cornhole Tournament at Wakepoint
- 8 p.m. – Karaoke at Wakepoint
- 10 p.m. – Fireworks at Wakepoint
Saturday, July 4
- 7:30 a.m. – Grand Parade Staging and Registration
- 8-8:30 a.m. – Children’s Parade Staging and Registration
- 9 a.m. – AquaBoom Children’s Parade
- 10 a.m. – AquaBoom Grand Parade
- 11 a.m. – Lake Area Rods & Classics Car Show
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – AquaBoom Annual Arts & Crafts Show
- Noon – Carnival Rides Open
- 1 p.m. – Hot Dog Eating Contest
- 4-10 p.m. – Official AquaBoom Fireworks Show Watch Party at Boat Town
- 6:30 p.m. – Rubber Ducky Race
Sunday, July 5
- 9-10 a.m. – Wakepoint Bible Fellowship
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – AquaBoom Annual Poker Run on the River