July 4, 2015 | 3:30 am - 11:00 pm
Cost:
FREE
Sheppard AFB Hospital Gate
9th Ave, Sheppard AFB, TX 76311 United States

Additional Information

Entry to the event is free and all general public will need to utilize the hospital gate entrance to the SAFB (9th Ave.). Gates will open to the public at 3:30 PM.

Several live bands will be performing throughout the day starting at 4:00 PM with Estilo TejanoInfinite Journey at 5:30 PM, and Mike Ryan at 8:25.

Meet at the 102.3 Blake FM tent at 7pm for a VIP meet & greet and autograph signing with  Mike Ryan!

Other entertainment will include a kids area with water slides, inflatables and a swing ride; rock climbing wall, and many area booths. Unlimited kids play area wristbands are $5 at the event or $4 presale at Youth Center or CDC beginning June 19.

The fireworks display will begin at approximately 10:02 pm.

Bring your chairs, cameras, but leave your coolers at home. Water, drinks and food may be hand-carried into the event. Alcohol may not be brought into Freedom Fest; however, alcohol will be available for purchase at the event. Pets are not permitted.

Other prohibited items include: Large bags, drugs, knives, guns, weapons of any kind to include personal protection in nature (taser, pepper spray, etc.)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

If I cannot bring something into Freedom Fest, can I go out to my car during the show?
Yes. Since this show has no admission fee, you may leave and re-enter as you desire. Anyone re-entering will have to go through security checkpoints again.

Can I bring a purse?
Small purses are permitted, subject to approval by gate security personnel and a hand-search at the gate. Large purses (tote bag type) are not permitted.

Can I bring my camera, video camera and cell phone?
Yes. There are no restrictions on electronics. However, large camera bags are not permitted. Bring only necessary camera equipment, leaving extra attachments at home. A small fanny pack or camera vest is useful for carrying extra film and small lenses.

Can I bring water, drinks and food?
Yes. The items must be hand-carried and cannot be in a cooler or carry bag. All items brought in are subject to approval by gate security personnel and a hand-search at the gate.

Can I bring a folding chair?
Yes. If your folding chair comes in a carrying case, please have the chair out of the case as you go through the security check point.

Can parents bring a stroller, diaper bag, change of clothes, etc. for their children?
Yes. Strollers and wagons will be hand-searched at the gate. Please bring only necessary items in a small diaper bag, subject to hand-search at the gate. Large diaper bags may not be permitted. You can return to your vehicle during the show to get extra clothes, re-stock diaper items, etc.

Can I bring a pet?
Pets are not permitted at Freedom Fest and will not be allowed to proceed through the security checkpoint. The only exception will be trained assistance animals.

Can I stop at a facility on the way to the event?
Stopping at any base buildings or facilities on your way to the Freedom Fest event area is not permitted. You are required to proceed directly to the designated Freedom Fest event area.

Can I bring alcohol through the security checkpoint?
No. Alcohol may not be brought into Freedom Fest; however, alcohol will be available for purchase at this event.