Freedom Fest 2026

Lawton • Fort Sill Freedom Fest 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at the Lawton • Fort Sill Freedom Fest on June 27 from 5–10:30 PM at the Fort Sill Polo Field. This annual community celebration features live entertainment, family activities, food, shopping, and a spectacular fireworks and drone show. Gates open at 4 PM through Gate 2.

Access to the Polo Field begins at 5 PM. Music and activities begin at 6 PM.

Live Entertainment:

• 145th Army Band
• The Country Jamm Band
• Deejay Hybrid

Evening Highlights:

• Salute to the Union
• Fireworks
• Drone Show

Eat & Shop:

• Food Trucks (Juiicy Soul Kitchen • Real Yybz • Snowie Express LLC • Poly HuliHuli Rib Chick • Mexiasion Fusion • Food 2GO • Tactical Lemon • Jimmy Bag of Donuts • Dippin Dots • Kona Ice • Lyn's Lumpia • Redbone Indian Tacos • Taste N Love LLC • Nothing Bundt Cake • The Big Lemon OKC • Newmans Fire House BBQ • Filipino Street Food • Mi Luz Mexican • Das Brat House • Vic's Jollof • Momo's Kitchen • Comanche Burger Co. • QTE'A Boba LLC • Pupuseria La Miguelena • Chippy's Coffee Co. LLC)
• Vendor Booths

Family Activities: 

• Picnic-style games

• Potato sack races

• Egg toss

• Tug-of-war

• Hot dog eating contest

• Apple pie eating contest

• Additional family-friendly activities

Apple Pie Bake‑Off:

Think you bake the best apple pie in Southwest Oklahoma? Enter the Apple Pie Bake‑Off and put your skills to the test.

PREFERRED SEATING TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 
Freedom Fest is right around the corner, and Preferred Seating is the ultimate way to enjoy the show.

• Upgrade your experience with:
• Preferred Seating area opens at 5 PM
• Live entertainment & activities begin at 6 PM
• Catered meal served at 7 PM
• 1 free drink
• Access to an exclusive bar
• Preferred parking
• Reserved seating with great views

$50 Ages 12 & Up: https://tinyurl.com/92atzezh
$25 Ages 3–11: https://tinyurl.com/ymm2ftmz

Scan the QR codes or go to the links to purchase your tickets today! 

Limited edition Freedom Fest T‑shirts:

T-shirts are available for $20. Scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase through WebTrac or click the "Register Now" button at the top of the page. 

Know Before You Go:

Parking

• General admission entry is at Gate 2 on Post Road. 

• You do not need a visitor pass to enter and park in the Gate 2 parking area.

• A valid photo ID is required. It does not need to be a Real ID; a state‑issued ID is sufficient for anyone 16 years of age or older.  

• Gate 2 opens at 4 p.m. 

• Directions to Gate 2:

  • From Lawton: Take I‑44 North to Exit 40B, then follow Rogers Lane West to Post Road.

  • From Chickasha or Elgin: Take I‑44 South to Exit 40C.

• A valid State‑ or Federal‑issued ID is required for all attendees age 16 and older.

• All vehicles are subject to random checks.

Handicapped Parking

• Available for DoD ID card holders with a valid handicapped parking permit.

• Handicapped guests without a DoD ID must obtain a visitor pass from the Visitor Welcome Center (T6701 Sheridan Road) before the event.

Health, Safety & Security Guidelines

• Personal belongings are subject to search at the event entry point. No backpacks.
• Small purses and bags no larger than 5” x 8 “ are allowed. Anything larger must be in a clear bag and no larger than 14” x 14” x 6”.

• Each member of a family, including children, will be able to carry an approved clear bag and a small purse.
• Cameras, tablets, and empty water bottles (to fill at our Water Buffalos for free) are permitted. Blankets are also allowed.
• Coolers and similar containers are NOT allowed. 
• Outside food and drink are NOT permitted inside the gates. Refreshments and food are available for purchase.
• Beer is served only to patrons displaying alcohol wristbands, obtained at the event entry point.
• No weapons are permitted, including pocket knives, knives of any type, Leatherman tools, and similar items.
• By Federal Law, cannabis or recreational drugs are NOT permitted on Fort Sill.
• No drones, drugs of any type.
• No laser pointers, glass objects, fireworks, or Frisbees.
• No pets except service animals.
• Unruly behavior will not be tolerated.
• Military Police will staff the event to maintain safety and security.

Special thanks to the Title Sponsor and Partner Sponsor of this year’s Freedom Fest: 

Title Sponsor: 

Partner Sponsor: 

Your support helps make Freedom Fest possible for the Lawton–Fort Sill community!

No federal endorsement intended.