The Great Texas Freedom Fest (JBSA-Fort Sam Houston open house)

Schedule

Sat Apr 12 2025 at 03:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

MacArthur Field - Fort Sam Houston | San Antonio, TX

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Come explore Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston at the Great Texas Freedom Fest from 3 to 9:30 p.m. on on April 12, 2025!
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Mark your calendar and join us! Come explore Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston at the Great Texas Freedom Fest from 3 to 9:30 p.m. on April 12, 2025.

This free community event invites you to explore a historic military base while celebrating the strong bond between San Antonio and our armed forces.

Enjoy an immersive day filled with live performances, engaging demonstrations, and family-friendly activities that capture the unique spirit of our city. Savor delicious offerings from local food trucks and enjoy a variety of beverages as you take part in exciting fitness challenges and cultural showcases.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a supporter of our military, or simply looking for an unforgettable outing, the Great Texas Freedom Fest is the perfect occasion to connect with community, heritage, and innovation.

The public should enter JBSA-Fort Sam Houston through Harry Wurzbach Road. Both Harry Wurzbach East and Harry Wurzbach West gates will be open. Department of Defense ID cardholders have the option to use the Walters gate.

The coordinates for the Harry Wurzbach East Gate are: 29Β°27'45.3"N 98Β°26'50.1"W

The coordinates for the Harry Wurzbach West gate are: 29Β°27'39.3"N 98Β°27'13.8"W

You can find the Facebook event at this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BDU8DjkpF/.

You can also find the latest information on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/JointBaseSanAntonio/.



Agenda

πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM
Harry Wurzbach East and West Gates open to the public: museum tours begin
πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM
The Great Texas Freedom Fest starts
πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM
Opening ceremony and B-25 & C-27 flyover
πŸ•‘: 03:30 PM
"Fort Sam's Own" 323rd Army Band
πŸ•‘: 04:00 PM
Special Warfare demonstration
πŸ•‘: 05:00 PM
Retreat/FLag Honoring Ceremony
πŸ•‘: 05:15 PM
Oath of Enlistment/T-6 & B-13 flyover
πŸ•‘: 06:00 PM
Air Force Band of the West
πŸ•‘: 07:00 PM
The Spazmatics (set 1)
πŸ•‘: 08:30 PM
The Spazmatics (set 2)
πŸ•‘: 09:30 PM
Fireworks
πŸ•‘: 10:00 PM
The Great Texas Freedom Fest ends
πŸ•‘: 11:00 PM
Harry Wurzbach West Gate closes to the public
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Where is it happening?

MacArthur Field - Fort Sam Houston, 3630 Stanley Road, San Antonio, United States

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