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Schedule of Events

To keep up with the latest announcements, follow the Freedom Festival Facebook Page!

The Austin-area 4th of July celebration is truly a collaboration of many great groups, sponsors, and volunteers, without whom our beloved community tradition wouldn't be possible. Thank you to everyone who makes these events happen!

Thank you,
Sponsors!!
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**2024 Schedule In Progress**

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Saturday, June 29th
 

  • Torge's Street Dance

    • Time: 8:00pm-Midnight

    • Band: Flashmob!

    • Location: Torge's Live Parking Lot



Wednesday, July 3rd

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Entertainment Schedule, July 3rd:

  • 12:30-1:30 - Acclaim Dance Studio

  • 2:00-2:45 - Live Bald Eagle Presentation! sponsored by the Austin Eagles Lookout Aerie 703 (Bandshell Stage)

  • 3:00-4:15 - The Belt Buckles (Bandshell Stage)

  • 4:30 - Little Miss Sparkler/Mr. Firecracker Pageant (Bandshell Stage)

  • 6:00-7:00 - RAD Zoo Presentation (Kid's Tent Stage)

  • 7:00-8:30 - 70's Magic Sunshine Band, sponsored by G&G Heating  (Bandshell Stage)

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Activities Schedule, July 3rd:

  • 2:00-8:00 - Bingo (Veteran's Pavilion)

  • 2:30-7:00 - Children's Inflatables and Corn Box

  • 2:30-7:00 - Tween/Teen Zone: Foam Archery, Soccer, Hamster Ball Race, Obstacle Course

  • 3:00-6:00 - Horse'n Around Pony Rides 

  • 3:00-7:00 - Kaptain Kirby Children's Train Rides

  • Jim Jayes Wandering Magic

  • Food Trucks - throughout the day

  • Craft Vendors - throughout the day

  • Gravity Storm Craft Beer Garden

  • VFW Beer Garden

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Thursday, July 4th

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  • 10:45 am   Mini Piggy Fun Run (organizers: YMCA)

  • 11:00 am   Parade (organizers: Austin Area Chamber of Commerce)

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Entertainment Schedule, July 4th: 

  • 1:30 - Veteran's Opening Ceremony and National Anthem by

  • 2:00-3:30 - BYO Brass (Bandshell)

  • 4:00-5:30 - Papa J (Bandshell)

  • 6:00-7:30 - Sena and Cole Acoustic Duo, sponsored by RBC Wealth Management, Tom Wuertz (Bandshell)

  • 8:00-8:20 - Pillars of the Community Ceremony

  • 8:30-10:00 - Austin Symphony Orchestra

  • 10:00 - Fireworks over Bandshell Park
     

 

Activities Schedule, July 4th:   

  • 1:30-4:00 - River Rats Car Club  Show & Shine, along 9th Place

  • 2:00-8:00 - Children's Inflatables and Corn Box

  • 2:00-8:00 - Tween/Teen Zone: Foam Archery, Soccer, Hamster Ball Race, Obstacle Course

  • 2:00-8:00 - Hasse Family Petting Zoo

  • 2:00-8:00 - Bingo (Veteran's Pavilion)

  • 3:00-6:00 - Horse'n Around Pony Rides 

  • 3:30 sign up for Kids Pedal Pull Competition (ages 4-11) sponsored by Austin's Morning Lions

    • Competition begins at 4:00 in the West Parking Lot

    •  Trophies for each age group!

  • Food Trucks - throughout the day    

  • Craft Vendors - throughout the day 

  • Gravity Storm Craft Beer Garden

  • VFW Beer Garden
     

Friday, July 5th

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  • Eagles Club Independence Day Outdoor Dance

    • 5:30-8:30pm: LP & the 45's

    • 9:00-Midnight: Slippin' Jimmy

    • Location: Eagle Club

       

Saturday, July 6th

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  • Darren Dash / FreedomFest 5K

Details TBA

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  • Kids Fishing Contest, East Side Lake

8:30am-10:00 on-site Registration

9:00am-10:50am  Fishing time

11:00 - Fishing Contest Awards

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Sunday, July 7th

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  • Morning Lions Fly-In Breakfast
    7:00am - 1:00pm,  Austin Airport 

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