Please enjoy these fireworks composites created for the 4th year in a row as a gift to our community by Photographer Jim Benterou of Mason Valley, Nevada: July 4th, 2025, launching from Snyder’s Fields between Goldfield Ave & Bridge Street!





Thank you, Jim!

For Jim Benterou, photography has always been a very personal endeavor. He isn’t interested in selling prints or entering competitions. He does it out of a passion and a never-ending pursuit of excellence.
Jim’s favorite subjects are astro-photography and landscapes…When asked what his best image is Jim Benterou replied, “The one I’m going to take tomorrow.”
Portrait & Biography of Jim Benterou by Richard Massey
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Mason Valley Fireworks reported: Great Fireworks Show! Thank you to the PyroGuys, Inc. for putting on another great show!
This is a complete list of 2025 Donors, big THANK YOU and shout out to these awesome Businesses and people that make this happen!
Also to our Mason Valley Committee Members… Roni Stanton, president; Tiffaine Rodgers, secretary; Tom Sceirine, treasurer; and Jessica Moore, Priscilla Perry & Roni’s husband Mikey!! Thank you for all your help!
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