Freedom Fest

Freedom Fest is the City of Hilliard's free annual event that celebrates Independence Day with nationally known artists Big and Rich, Alexis Gomez, and Harper Grace. Attendees enjoy food trucks, swimming, a Kid Zone, concerts and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk. Spend the day with us at Municipal Park and ring in freedom with the City of Hilliard!

Entertainment

During Freedom Fest, the main stage will have entertainment beginning at 5:15pm. Admission to these concerts is free and tickets are not required for musical entertainment.

To keep things safe and fun, please follow these guidelines.

Seating is first come, first served.
Set up of personal items ( e.g., chairs, blankets, etc.) that are not part of the prohibited list may be used to reserve a seating area.
Personal items may be set up beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4.

National Anthem
The National Anthem will be performed by Hilliard Davidson High School student Cinna Carter.

Entertainment Schedule
5:15pm - 6:15pm: Opening Act: Alexis Gomez
6:45pm - 7:45pm: Opening Act: Harper Grace
8:20pm - 9:30pm: Headliner: Big and Rich
9:45pm: National Anthem performed by Davidson High School Student Cinna Carter

Kid Zone
Kids will have a blast at Freedom Fest with SuperGames. They'll have plenty of activities for the kids, ages pre-school and older, to play from 5 – 9pm. The weight limit for the games is 250 pounds.

A Kid Zone wristband will be required to participate in activities. Wristband pre-sale goes through July 1 at the Community Center, 3800 Veterans Memorial Drive. Only credit and checks are accepted during pre-sale. Cost is $8 per wristband during pre-sale.

A limited number of wristbands can be purchased during Freedom Fest with cash only for $10 starting at 4pm. ATMs will be available near the Kid Zone.

All wristbands are non-refundable.

Food Trucks
Enjoy delicious food from many food trucks at Freedom Fest. The food trucks and Grandad's Pizza will be available from 3 – 11pm. To learn about all the food trucks coming to Freedom Fest, visit the Street Food Finder page. You can download the Street Food Finder app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store to get dietary information, menus, and more on the food trucks.

Schedule of Events

12pm - 4pm: HFAC Pool Hours
3pm - 11pm: Food Trucks
5pm - 9pm: Kid Zone SuperGames (wristband sales begin at 4pm.)
6pm - 11pm: Shuttle Service
5pm - 9pm: Chalk art at the hill amphitheater
5pm - 9pm: Roaming Stilt Walkers
5:15pm - 6:15pm: Opening Act 1: Alexis Gomez
6:45pm - 7:45pm: Opening Act 2: Harper Grace
8:20pm - 9:30pm: Headliner: Big and Rich
9:45pm: National Anthem by Davidson High School Student Cinna Carter
Fireworks - Dusk (approximately 9:45pm)