Freedom Fest

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July 3, 2026

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

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 features a live rock concert, food trucks, beverages for purchase, and festival entertainment for the whole family.

⭐ Check out the Boingo Adventure Zone, provided by ACS powered by Boingo for Military! This includes fun activities for all ages and FREE Bounce houses open until 8:45 p.m.

Due to unpredictable fire conditions, Fort Carson will not be hosting a fireworks show this year. This decision was made with safety and environmental responsibility in mind. We appreciate your understanding.

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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!

Concert begins at approximately 6 p.m.

Food and Drink

Please note: Front Range Freedom Fest is a cashless event. Credit/debit cards and mobile payment options only. No ATMs onsite.

Beverages

Courtesy of Elkhorn Catering & Conference Center!

— $2 Water
— $3 Soda, Powerade
— $6 Beers
   • Coors Banquet
   • Mexican Lager
   • Miller Lite
   • Springs Lite
   • Suncruisers
   • West Coast IPA
   • White Claw
— $8 Drinks
   • Lime Margaritas
   • Strawberry Margaritas
   • Vodka Lemonade

Food Trucks

   • Big Papa's Grill
   • Chef Bob's Lobstah Trap
   • Conrad's Flava Fusion
   • Cowgirl Kettle Corn & Lemonade
   • Dunkin'
   • High Grade Catering
   • Kona Ice
   • Los Churritos
   • Mario's Ice Cream
   • Meat the Greek
   • Mondal's Burgers
   • Ricky Island Cafe
   • Sapo Guapo Tacos
   • Shiver and Shake
   • Smokin' J's BBQ
   • Sosa Pupuseria

Vendors

   • Boyd Family Design
   • Julide's Handmade Creations
   • Military Order of the Purple Heart
   • The Mountain Mercantile
   • Mountain Post Car Wash
   • Mountain Post Spouses' Club
   • My Momotaro LLC
   • Studio Veronica LLC
   • Tiger Rock Martial Arts
   • ZH Elite Cleaning

Partners

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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.

Parking

NO PARKING at the Commissary, PX, Candelwood suites, or housing areas.

Parking is FREE, and space is available on a first come, first served basis. All personnel must park in designated parking areas. Parking in prohibited areas will result in a citation and the vehicle being towed. No parking in residential housing or neighborhoods on Fort Carson.

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. 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. Those attending any Fort Carson MWR event assume the risk of injury as a result of inclement weather.

Childcare

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). Fort Carson MWR follows Fort Carson Installation Policy for Supervision of Children.

General Terms and 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.

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.

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.