Freedom Fest 2026 Lineup, Shuttles, And What To Know Before You Go

It's going to be here in just a matter of hours, Freedom Fest. It's one of the biggest parties of the year here in Central Minnesota, and if you've never been before, here are five things you should know before you head to the Morrison County Fairgrounds July 17th and 18th!

There Will Be Plenty Of Music Both Days!

Get ready for a weekend filled with great music. Starting on Friday at 4pm Face For Radio will get things going, and you'll hear from them again at 7-ish and again after LoCash at 12:30am. Face For Radio will be playing on the secondary stage. When it comes to the main stage, Friday's lineup includes Allie Colleen at 6pm, Uncle Cracker at 8pm, and then LoCash at 10pm.

(You can actually meet Allie Colleen before the show at Johnny C's starting at noon on Friday)

Saturday on the secondary stage, is Minnesota's own, Cori Kennedy. Cori made a big impression on The Voice, and she is bringing her talents to Central Minnesota starting at 4pm, again at 7-ish, and she will close out the night after Scotty McCreery.

The Main Stage on Saturday will feature Zach John King at 6pm, Tyler Farr at 8pm, and Scotty McCreery at 10pm.

Bring A Chair!

Remember to bring some camping chairs with you, as there isn't any permanent seating at the Morrison County Fairgrounds. My suggestion is bring some light chairs, as they are easier to carry in from the parking area, the campgrounds, and on the shuttles.

Speaking of shuttles...

Leave The Car, Take A Shuttle

Freedom Fest has 7 shuttle locations this year taking off from various bars around the area. You can see a complete schedule of when the shuttles run, as the drop-off times are different based on what city they are based in, but the locations are:

Pierz bars:

Toni's Tavern, Bootleggers Bar, Frosty's Bar & Grill, and the City of Pierz Campground

Little Falls bars:

Johnny C's Sports Bar and the Canteen Bar & Grill

Royalton:

Scottie's Log Bar

Riding the shuttles is FREE, and a great way to get to and from the event without much hassle.

Kids Under 10 Get In Free

New this year kids 10 and under get in free. According to the event's FAQ page: "Children 10 and under are free for music tickets and camping wristbands." For kids older than 10, they will need a ticket for the concerts as well as a camping wristband. You can learn more about wristbands, and where you can pick them up, here.

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It's Happening Rain or Shine, So What Are You Waiting For?

The event is taking place rain or shine, so what are you waiting for? The weather is looking pretty warm this weekend with daytime highs expected to be in the low to mid 90s. So make sure you are prepared, and have plenty of water to keep you hydrated, you won't want to miss out on the good times.

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