Fourth of July Celebration at Walnut Grove Lake

WGL FIREWORKS

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WGH Fishing Rodeo

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Boat Parade 

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Mailbox Decorating Contest

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WGL FIREWORKS 〰️ WGH Fishing Rodeo 〰️ Boat Parade  〰️ Mailbox Decorating Contest 〰️

Get ready, Walnut Grove Lake! It’s time to gear up for our absolute favorite time of the year. The HOA has a massive lineup of summer fun and friendly competition planned for the neighborhood. Grab your family, invite your friends, and let’s make this our best celebration yet!

Here is your ultimate guide to the WGL festivities:

📅 THE PRE-GAME: Saturday, June 27th

9:15 PM — WGL Fireworks Spectacular!

⚠️ TAKE NOTE: We are kicking things off early this year! Our massive fireworks show over the lake is happening the weekend BEFORE the 4th of July. Don't miss the lake lighting up on Saturday night!

📅 THE BIG DAY: Saturday, July 4th

The 4th of July is packed from street to shore with our favorite annual traditions.

🎣 Morning (Time TBA) — The Annual Fishing Rodeo

Cast your lines and bring your A-game! We’ve got awesome prizes up for grabs. More details on age groups and exact timing are coming soon.

📬 All Day — Mailbox Decorating Contest

Let's dress up the neighborhood! Bring the patriotic spirit right to your curb. This year’s official theme is 1776 / Bicentennial. Show off your creativity and make your street shine! Judging times and details to be announced soon.

🍧 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Kona Ice at Ferrell Park

Beat the summer heat! Swing by Ferrell Park to grab a refreshing shaved ice—compliments of the HOA—to enjoy before and during the big parade.

⚓ 6:00 PM — Neighborhood Boat Parade

The main event on the water! Deck out your boats to match this year’s theme: 1776 / Bicentennial. Start planning your historic, patriotic decorations now! More info on judging categories and prizes is coming soon.

🌤️ Weather Permitting & Event Updates

While the HOA is doing our absolute best to host an incredible celebration, we unfortunately can't control the weather!

Because of this, all events are weather-permitting and subject to change. To stay in the loop, please keep a close eye on our official Facebook page for real-time updates, schedule shifts, and final details.

Thank you all for your flexibility and support—we can't wait to celebrate with you!

— Lauren Adams & Your WGL HOA Board

Lake Report

Walnut Grove Lake was evaluated on November 17, 2025. Dissolved oxygen levels were measured; alkalinity and pH were measured; visibility was measured. 185 fish were captured via electro fishing, weighed and measured, and released. To see results click here.

Just one of the holiday lights Clich here to see the photos

Y’all did NOT disappoint — our neighborhood was absolutely glowing this season!

Best Lakeside: 100 Viking Cv

Best Overall: 8366 Trondheim

Most Creative: 148 Narvick Cove

Best Techno: 77 Viking

Best Theme: 8324 Trondheim

Honorable Mentions:

• Window Display: 8414 Bergen

• Deer & Nativity Display: 8469 Lofoten Cove

• Angel & Dog Display: 106 Ericson

Congratulations to all our winners!

Prizes will be sent out in the mail soon

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make WGL feel extra merry and bright this season

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, WGL!

See y’all in 2026!

Lake Life 2025 in review

The year kicks off with Christmas Decoration for 2024 The fun is back after several years of pandemic worry.

See Facebook “WGLHA hot line for winners”. Follow that up with January snow and sledding on the big dam hill.

April brought us historic rain fall. Good news no real issues other than wet and soggy lawns. Spillway did its job and held the lake at a safe level.

5 days in April. 12.5 inches of rain.

Parks were wet and yes a floating dock got loose.

Two weeks later it’s the Annual Easter egg hunt. April 19 WGL Simson Park

Spring Fishing rodeo.

Spring Fishing rodeo. Yes, that Fish is real.

Best time of the year July 4th.

July brought us the annual Fireworks, Boat Parade, and Mailbox Competition. Click on the links below to see photos. Check Facebook for list of winners.

Mailbox decoration July 2025

Boat Parade 2025

Fireworks 2025

The fall had the Festival, some have called it the best event of 2025.

Click here to see Fall festival photos

Walnut Grove Lake a good place to live

Oh my I forgot my baggie! Now available at each end of the Dam. Also Simpson park. Do the community a favor.

To view lake maps <— click here

As of October 1, 2018 our neighborhood will be managed by Keith S. Collins Company LLC property management company. 

Adam Taylor ataylor@keithcollinsco.com answers your questions and takes reports 901-753-4170