Freedom Fest

July 3, 2026

at Iron Horse Park, 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday and Colorado’s 150th Birthday at Fort Carson MWR’s Front Range Freedom Fest, presented by USAA! This patriotic celebration includes a live rock concert, festival entertainment, food trucks, beverages for purchase, and fun activities for the whole family.

Festival activities include:
⭐ The Boingo Adventure Zone, powered by Boingo for Military, featuring activities and fun for all ages
⭐ FREE Bounce houses

Please note: Front Range Freedom Fest is a cashless event. Credit/debit cards and mobile payment options only.

Concert Info

For this year's Freedom Fest, we are excited to feature live music from Tyler Hubbard, with an opening performances by X Ambassadors and Bryce Vine!

Food and Drink

Adult Beverages

Courtesy of Elkhorn Catering & Conference Center! Credit cards accepted; no ATMs onsite.

$8 Drinks
   • Lime Margaritas
   • Strawberry Margaritas
   • Vodka Lemonade

$6 Beers
   • Coors Banquet
   • Mexican Lager
   • Miller Lite
   • Springs Lite
   • Suncruisers
   • West Coast IPA
   • White Claw

Food Vendors

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Access Information

General Release and Hold Harmless Agreement

Gates 1 & 20 are OPEN 24/7.

Fort Carson will be open to approved attendees per Fort Carson access and security
procedures. Patrons without active installation access credentials are encouraged but not required to apply online ahead of time for a Gate Pass, 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.

General Terms & Conditions

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.

Childcare

Supervision of minors: Fort Carson MWR follows Fort Carson Installation Policy for Supervision of Children.
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.
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

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

Please observe posted speed limits.
The areas around event venues often get congested, please slow down and watch out for pedestrians.

Weather

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.

RESTRICTIONS

Pets / Animals

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

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.