Grenada Lake’s Thunder on Water Safe Boating Festival

Pyrotecnico fireworks show

Pyrotecnico of Louisiana conducts a $25,000 fireworks show. The fireworks are shot from Main Beach and many visitors come out to watch the magnificent fireworks display from the levee or in boats gathered out from one end of the lake to the other. Grenada's radio station B100, choreographs music to the fireworks display.

Carnival by Rebel Amusements and MS Delta Shows

Enjoy 20+ rides and 10+ games and attractions during our wristband nights at Thunder on Water from Wednesday all the way up until Sunday afternoon.

Memphis BBQ Network Sanctioned BBQ contest

Think you got what it takes to become BBQ Pitmaster? Grenada Lake celebrates the Annual Thunder on Water with a BBQ Championship Contest. 1st-5th places for winners that include cash and trophies.  

Delta Breeze Balloon Glow

Mike Hanson of Delta Breeze has several hot air balloons available for the balloon glow and two used for tethered rides. A big thank you to Sayle Oil Co. for providing the propane.  

Kids Fishing Rodeo

Tallahatchie Valley EPA and Vicksburg Corp of Engineers conducts the Kids Fishing Rodeo while Grenada Lake’s Water Safety Team set up a water safety booth. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, along with Grenada Lake Field Office provide approximately 2,000 pounds of catfish for this event. Conservation Officers assist the kids with baiting hooks and taking fish off the lines.

Arts & Crafts and Food Vendors

Arts & Crafts and Food Vendors of all kinds participate in Thunder on Water. Event organizers guarantee good quality vendors across the board.

Dixie Iron Tractor Pull

The Dixie Iron Tractor Pull, which features pre-1960 tractors, is conducted at the Blue Hole on Saturday of Thunder on Water. The event typically 25+ tractors competing, and even hosts a kids ride. 

Crossroads Cruisers Car & Truck Show

The Crossroads Cruisers and O’Reilly Auto Parts sponsor the Car and Truck Show at the South Outlet Channel on Saturday of Thunder on Water. Tthe show provides an awesome variety of antique cars, muscle cars, and show cars with 70+ entries and several hundred spectators. The Bike Show is also conducted on Saturday at Dam Area Central.

Thunder on Water Beauty & Beau Pageant

Held at the Grenada High School Auditorium prior to the Thunder on Water weekend, this pageant features some of the smallest cuties to male and female adults.

Happy Kids Pony Rides

Children can take their very own ride with our Happy Kids Pony Rides Friday and Saturday of Thunder on Water. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

Schedule of Events

June 7, 2023

Family Night at the Carnival - 6 PM until 10 PM - $20 Wristbands

June 8, 2023

Carnival - 6 PM until 10 PM - $25 Wristbands

June 9, 2023

Arts & Crafts - ALL DAY 

Food Vendors - ALL DAY 

Happy Kids Pony Rides - 3:30 PM until 

Tethered Balloon Rides -  6 PM until 

Carnival -7PM until 11 PM - $25 Wristbands

BBQ Cookoff Competition

Balloon Glow - BEGINS AT DARK

Fireworks - BEGIN AT DARK

June 10, 2023

Arts & Crafts - ALL DAY 

Food Vendors - ALL DAY 

Kids Fishing Rodeo - 7AM 

Car & Truck Show - 8 AM until 

Tractor Pull - 8 AM until 

BBQ Cookoff Competition - Downtown Grenada

Carnival - Noon until - $25 Wristbands

Happy Kids Pony Rides - 10 AM until

Tethered Balloon Rides - 6 PM until

Balloon Glow + BEGINS AT DARK

June 11, 2023

Arts & Crafts; Food Vendors; 

Carnival ($25 Wristbands) - Noon until 8 PM

Festival Dates: June 7-11, 2023

Location: Grenada Lake, Grenada MS 38901

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