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Freedom Fest 2026

FREEDOM FEST 2026

Fort Rucker Family & MWR is thrilled to announce
Freedom Fest 2026 hosted by Major General Clair A. Gill.

Friday, June 26th from 4-9:30 p.m. at the Festival Fields on Fort Rucker

Freedom Fest kicks off at 4:00 p.m. at the Festival Fields. There will be family fun
activities for kids such as bounce houses, and obstacle courses, free ice cream,
military static displays, and tons of craft vendors. Food vendors and food trucks
will be on-site to provide various festival and traditional food items as well as
refreshment options that are sure to please. Live entertainment will continue
throughout the day, and the celebration will conclude with one of the best
fireworks displays in the Wiregrass, beginning promptly at 9:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars, make plans, tell a friend, share it,
and join us for Freedom Fest on the Festival Fields!

Freedom Fest 2026, Big & Rich, The Rock Mob, 41st Army Jazz Band, Fireworks, Food, Family, Freedom
Entertainment

Big & Rich

Big & Rich are America’s Technicolor cowboys, brothers-in-arms in service to the creed that great music has no boundaries. Individually, John Rich and Big Kenny are first-rate musicians, songwriters, producers, entertainers. Together, they are one of the most truly original musical forces ever unleashed on a welcoming world.

THE ROCK MOB

Experience the ultimate classic rock tribute with The Rock Mob, the Southeast’s leading cover band delivering authentic renditions of rock’s greatest hits. Founded in 2021, this powerhouse ensemble brings together exceptional musicians from across Alabama and Georgia, including Ozark, Montgomery, Dadeville, and Thomasville.

41st Army Jazz Band

41st Army Jazz Band of the Mississippi National Guard. 

Gate Access Information

Freedom Fest will be open to the public. Passes are not required on Friday June 26th!

Everyone 18 and older will need to present a valid state or federal ID.

All visitors requesting entry prior to or after June 26th are required to have a visitor's pass.

Please Click Here for information on gate access, hours of operations, procedures and frequently asked questions.

The New Online Gate Pass Process is also now available. Please see info at the link above.

Traffic Map & Parking

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Sitemap

Our 2026 Sitemap is Coming Soon!

Event Schedule / Timeline

Our 2026 Timeline is Coming Soon!

In the event of a lost child, or the occasional lost parent, the lost child tent is located at our Command Post on the corner of Andrews Ave and Crusader St. As well as, the First Aid Station, and The Lost and Found.

 

In the event of inclement weather, follow us on social media for updated weather plans!

Facility Closures

Our 2026 Facility Closure List is Coming Soon!

Prohibited Items

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  • No tote bags or backpacks (medical and baby care items are allowed)
  • No pets (service dogs that are properly identified are allowed)
  • No fireworks
  • No glass containers
  • No Coolers
  • No Pop-up Tents
  • No weapons to include guns, knives, pepper spray and electric stun devices
  • No bicycles, scooters, hoverboards, rollerblades, skateboards or unicycles
Safety and Lost Child

In the event of a lost child, or the occasional lost parent, the lost child tent is located at our Command Post on the corner of Andrews Ave and Crusader St. As well as, the First Aid Station, and The Lost and Found.

Survey

Please take a moment to let us know your thoughts on this year's Freedom Fest event.

Click here to complete the survey. Thank you!

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Sponsorship does not imply U.S. Army, DoW or Federal Government endorsement.

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