Here’s when you can buy fireworks in Sedgwick County cities, towns
As the Fourth of July approaches, people in Sedgwick County and around the U.S. will celebrate the holiday with a boom, purchasing and setting off fireworks.
But despite a new law allowing firework sales year-round in Kansas, Sedgwick County and many of its cities are more strict. Each city sets its own rules for when fireworks can be bought, sold and set off — and violating these rules can carry a fine.
Firework sales in Goddard started Friday, with other cities allowing sales starting June 27. But, the county warns, people are not allowed to purchase fireworks in Goddard and possess them outside of the city’s boundaries — at least until June 27 when other cities allow sales.
“Make sure that you know what the rules are for your particular city, or if you’re out in an unincorporated area, know those rules for proper shooting times,” William Herold, a captain with Sedgwick County Fire, said.
Rules can also vary regarding the type of fireworks residents can set off so it’s generally best, according to the county, to purchase fireworks where you plan to set them off.
In Wichita, non-aerial fireworks — those that do not shoot up into the air — can be set off from June 27 through July 5, from 10 a.m. to midnight. Aerial fireworks can only be used from July 3 thought July 5. Violating Wichita fireworks laws can result in a $1,000 fine for a first-time offense.
When can you buy and use fireworks in Sedgwick County?
Here’s when you can buy and use fireworks in other cities according to Sedgwick County.
City | Sell Dates | Discharge Dates |
Andale | June 27 - July 5 | 8am - 11pm | June 27 - July 5 | 8am - 11pm |
Bel Aire | June 27 - July 4 | 8am - 10pm | June 27 - July 3 | 9am-11pm, until midnight July 4 |
Bentley | July 1 - July 5 | 8am - 11pm | July 1- July 5 | 8am - 11pm |
Garden Plain | June 27 - July 5 | 10am - 10pm, until midnight July 4 | June 27 - July 5 | 10am - 10pm, until midnight July 4 |
Goddard | June 20 - July 5 | 8am - 10pm | June 20 - 5 | 8am - 10pm, until 11pm July 4 |
Haysville | June 27 - July 5 | 8am - 10:30pm, until midnight July 4 | June 27 - July 5 | 8am - 10:30pm, until midnight July 4 |
Kechi | June 27 - July 5 | 10am - 10pm, until midnight July 4 | June 27 - July 5 | 10am - 10pm, until midnight July 4 |
Maize | June 27 - July 5 | 8am - 10:30pm | June 27 - July 5 | 8am - 10:30pm |
Park City | June 27 - July 5 | 8am - 10:30pm | June 27 - July 5 | 8 am - 10:30pm, until midnight July 4 |
Viola | July 1 - July 4 | 10am - 10pm, until 11pm July 4 | July 1 - 4 | 9am - Midnight |
In unincorporated Sedgwick County, which is any area not in one of these cities, residents can possess and set off fireworks from July 1 through 4. Fireworks cannot be bought or sold in unincorporated Sedgwick County.
How to file a nuisance complaint
From June 27 through July 6, 6 p.m.-3 a.m., people can make fireworks-related nuisance complaints by calling the Sedgwick County Emergency Communications’ non-emergency phone line at 316-290-1011.
More information about firework restrictions and tips to stay safe while celebrating the holiday is at sedgwickcounty.org.
This story was originally published June 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM.