- Childcare
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- Supervision of minors: Fort Carson MWR follows Fort Carson Installation Policy for Supervision of Children.
- ALL customers who purchase bounce house wristbands will be required to write their phone number on the wristband as a lost child safety measure. For those who do not purchase bounce house wristbands and wish to have their child wear a safety wristband in the event their child gets separated, they can visit the lost child/first aid station. Please note that the optional safety wristbands are separate from bounce house wristbands and do not grant access to the bounce houses.
- In the event you are separated from your child, please contact a staff member in a blue MWR t-shirt or proceed to the lost child/first aid station located near the entrance of Iron Horse Park next to the basketball courts.
- Lost children are accompanied by event staff to a designated safety area and an announcement is made via the speakerphone to make contact with the parent(s)/guardian(s).
- Parking
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Event parking is located off of Sheridan Ave. and Wetzel Ave. NO PARKING at the Commissary, PX, Candelwood suites, or housing areas.
- Parking is free, space is available on a first come, first served basis.
- All personnel must park in designated parking areas.
- No parking in residential/base housing/neighborhoods on Fort Carson.
- Parking in prohibited areas will result in a citation and the vehicle being towed.
- Please follow the signs for designated parking areas.
- Traffic
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- Please observe posted speed limits.
- The areas around event venues often get congested, please slow down and watch out for pedestrians.
- Weather
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This is a rain or shine event & will go on regardless of weather.
- Those attending any Fort Carson MWR event assume the risk of injury as a result of inclement weather.
- In the event of lightning, a warning is issued and guests are asked to clear the area and/or return to their cars until an "all clear" announcement is issued.
- Please follow the Fort Carson MWR Facebook page for updates regarding changes or delays.
- General Terms & Conditions
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All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are issued for any purchases or merchandise.
No federal endorsement is implied for any paid advertising.
Fort Carson MWR reserves the right to film, record or photograph event activities for post event purposes. Guests are advised that this may result in the incidental inclusion of guests within any recording or photographs.
Guests assume all risks associated with participation in this event including but not limited to traffic and/or weather variations.
The sponsors of DFMWR events and associated activities, the Fort Carson Community, its’ representatives and successors are not liable for claims or liabilities of any kind arising from participation in this event even though liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the guest in attendance.
100% random personal property inspection in effect.
- Pets / Animals
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No pets or companion animals allowed for any events unless specified otherwise.
- Only ADA service animals are allowed onsite.
- Companion Animals are not protected under the ADA.
- Under Colorado state law HB16-1426 (effective January 2017), it is a crime to knowingly misrepresent an animal as a service animal.
- Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. This definition does not affect or limit the broader definition of “assistance animal” under the Fair Housing Act or the broader definition of “service animal” under the Air Carrier Access Act. Some State and local laws also define service animal more broadly than the ADA does. Information about such laws can be obtained from the State attorney general’s office.
- Physical Security / Other
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- Despite the Colorado amendment to legalize marijuana, possession of marijuana on a federal installation is a violation of federal law.
- No firearms and/or weapons allowed.
- Privately owned drones/UAV's are not allowed.
- No personal fireworks or sparklers allowed on Fort Carson. These items are prohibited per FC Regulation 210-2-8.
- No glass containers allowed.
- Alcohol in private containers is not allowed. Alcohol may be purchased from vendors located in designated areas.
- No coolers allowed except for breast milk totes/storage that are 10" and under/smaller.
- No personal canopies, tents or campers allowed.
- Absolutely no personal grills or burners allowed.
- No bikes, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, or other alternative modes of human-powered transport allowed.
This event has passed.
June 29, 2024
4 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Iron Horse Park
This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Read below for access information.
Fort Carson Freedom Fest includes a live concert, fireworks, festival entertainment, food trucks, beverages for purchase, and fun activities such as: hair tinsel, glitter artists, & bounce houses for the whole family!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
• 3:30 p.m. — Parking opens
• 4 p.m. — Event begins (SEE MUSIC LINEUP BELOW)
• 5 p.m. — National Anthem & Blackhawk Flyover
• 10 p.m. — Fireworks
Festival Activities
Bounce house wristbands are currently on pre-sale for half off at Outdoor Recreation! Bounce house wristbands are necessary only for bounce houses, and not necessary for entry to Freedom Fest.
• Early Bird Presale: $10 per wristband (through May 31)
• June 1-28 Presale: $15 per wristband
• Same-Day Event Price: $20 per wristband
ALL customers who purchase bounce house wristbands will be required to write their phone number on the wristband as a lost child safety measure.
Concert Info
This year's Freedom Fest concert features live music from Parmalee! One of Country’s most successful bands with four #1 singles, multiple platinum records, and more than one billion on-demand streams, Parmalee is known for their family harmony, irresistible melodies, and sure-fire radio favorites.
Opening performances by Breland, Ashlee & The Longshot Revival, Jeffrey Alan Band, and the 4th Infantry Division Band "Elevation Brass."
CONCERT LINEUP:
(approximate & subject to change)
• 4-4:35 p.m. — 4th Infantry Division Band "Elevation Brass"
• 5 p.m. — National Anthem & Blackhawk Helicopter Flyover
• 5:05-5:50 p.m. — Jeffrey Alan Band
• 6:10-6:55 p.m. — Ashlee & The Longshot Revival
• 7:20-8:15 p.m. — BRELAND
• 8:45-10 p.m. — Parmalee
Drinks Available for Purchase
Courtesy of Elkhorn Catering & Conference Center
• $7 — Various Draft Beer
• $3 — Water / Gatorade
Courtesy of Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club (Mulligan's)
• $3 — Water / Soda
• $8 — Transfusion
• $7 — Shooters
• $8 — Strawberry Lime Margarita
• $8 — Vodka Lemonade
• $8 — Mule in a Can
• $4 — Specialty Light-Up Cups
• $2 — Candy
Credit cards accepted. No ATMs onsite.
Food Vendors Available
• Bale Bale Bistro
• Big Papas Grill
• Chef Bob's Lobstah Trap
• Cheri's Catering
• Cowgirl Kettlecorn
• Creole Roots Catering & Foodtruck
• DC Concessions
• Farmers Belly
• For Goodness Shakes
• High Grade Catering
• Jampinos
• Kona Ice
• Los Churritos
• Marrios Ice Cream
• Mondals
• Ricky's Island Cafe
• Rita's
• The Salty Cow, Summertime Soft Serve
• Wild Wolf Kettle Korn LLC
• Wings On Wheels
Merchandise Vendors Available
• CC's Permanent Jewelry Boutique
• CHOP Kustomz LLC
• Front Range Veteran Woodworks
• Gorman Keepsakes
• Julie's Handmade Creations
• Tumbleweeds at the Mountain Post
Sponsors
A BIG THANKS to our wonderful sponsors for this event!
Activation Station Sponsors
• Cat Country
• Force Financial
• Franklin D. Azar & Associates
• Telemynd
Event Sponsor Booth
• Altitude Insurance – Geico
• Colorado Christian University
• FFC D8
• First Command
• Katie’s Way Plus
• Kibler Group – Falcon Keller Williams Partners
• NFM Lending
• 5 Star Nutrition
• Troops into Transportation
• USAA
• United Association Veterans in Piping Program
Advertising Sponsors
• Code Platoon
• Colorado State University
• Navy Federal Credit Union
• PenTrust
• Pikes Peak Rodeo
Gate Access Information
The event will be open to the public, and all open Gates will accept any personnel attending Freedom Fest.
• OPEN 24 Hours : Gates 1 & 20
• CLOSED on June 29: Gates 4, 6, & 19
• Open 5 a.m.-9 p.m.: Gate 5 (Golf Course Gate)
Patrons without active installation access credentials are encouraged but not required to apply for a pass online to speed up processing. Those who do not pre-register must present their ID at the gate for lane side vetting. Valid photo IDs are required for anyone 15 years old and older. All vehicles are subject to search.
APPLY HERE FOR ENTRY PASS
Choose the following options:
• Army
• Fort Carson
• Accept the terms & conditions
• Visitor Pass Pass (do not choose special event pass)
General Release & Hold Harmless Agreement.
Facility Closures
• Auto Skills
• Boss Lounge
• Elkhorn Conference and Catering Center
• Garcia Fitness Center
• Grant Library
• The Hub
• Thunder Alley Bowling Center
• William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center
Ivy Gym will be open from 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; Waller Gym will be open as normal.