Freedom Fest 2026
Schedule
Sat Jun 27 2026 at 05:00 pm to 10:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Fort Sill Polo Field | Lawton, OK
Gates open at 5 PM through Gate 2.🎶 Music & Activities Begin at 6 PM
Live Entertainment:
• 🎺 145th Army Band
• 🎸 The Country Jamm Band
• 🎧 Deejay Hybrid
🌟 Evening Highlights
• 🇺🇸 Salute to the Union
• 🎆 Fireworks
• 🚁 Drone Show
🍔 Eat & Shop
• Food Trucks
• Vendor Booths
👨👩👧 Family Activities
• Picnic‑style games
• 🏃♂️ Potato sack races
• 🥚 Egg toss
• 💪 Tug‑of‑war
• 🌭 Hot dog eating contest
• 🥧 Apple pie eating contest
• Plus more family‑friendly fun!
🥧 Apple Pie Bake‑Off
Think you bake the best apple pie in Southwest Oklahoma?
Enter the Apple Pie Bake‑Off and put your skills to the test.
👕 Limited Edition Freedom Fest T‑Shirts
T‑shirts are available for $20.
Purchase yours on WebTrac: https://tinyurl.com/mwxh6e77
🧭 Know Before You Go
🚗 Parking
General admission entry is at Gate 2 on Post Road.
Gate 2 opens at 5 PM.
Directions to Gate 2:
• From Lawton: Take I‑44 North → Exit 40B → Rogers Lane West → Post Road
• From Chickasha/Elgin: Take I‑44 South → Exit 40C
ID Requirements:
• Ages 16+ must present a valid State or Federal ID
• All vehicles are subject to random checks
♿ Handicapped Parking
• Available for DoD ID card holders with a valid permit
• Non‑DoD guests must obtain a visitor pass at the Visitor Welcome Center (T6701 Sheridan Road)
🛡️ Health, Safety & Security Guidelines
• All personal belongings are subject to search
• ❌ No backpacks
• ✔️ Small bags up to 5” x 8” allowed
• ✔️ Clear bags up to 14” x 14” x 6” allowed
• ❌ No coolers
• ❌ No outside food or drinks
• 🍺 Beer served only with an alcohol wristband
• ❌ No weapons (including small knives, Leatherman tools)
• ❌ No cannabis or recreational drugs (federal law)
• ❌ No professional cameras, drones, laptops, tablets
• ❌ No laser pointers, glass, fireworks, Frisbees
• 🐕 Service animals only
• 🚫 Unruly behavior will not be tolerated
• Military Police will be on site for safety
⭐ Special Thanks
City of Lawton — Title Sponsor
Your support makes Freedom Fest possible for the Lawton–Fort Sill community!
No federal endorsement intended.
Where is it happening?
Fort Sill Polo Field, Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
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