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Freedom Fest 2025

FREEDOM FEST 2025

Fort Novosel Family & MWR is thrilled to announce Freedom Fest 2025 hosted by Major General Clair A. Gill.

Friday, June 27th from 4-10 p.m. at the Festival Fields on Fort Novosel

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, tweet it, share it, and join us for Freedom Fest on the Festival Fields.

Entertainment
Gate Access Information

Freedom Fest will be open to the public.  Passes are not required between 4pm and 10pm on Friday June 27th!

All visitors requesting entry outside of 4-10 p.m. will be required to have a Visitor Pass.

For Patrons who would like to attend the event and who will be showing up before 4pm, you will need a visitors pass BEFORE June 27th for access. 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.

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Event Schedule / Timeline
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Prohibited Items

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  • No tote bags or backpacks are permitted, except for medical and baby care items
  • No pets (minus credentialed service animals)
  • 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

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