{"id":1984874,"date":"2025-08-28T15:56:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T15:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1984874"},"modified":"2025-08-28T15:56:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T15:56:48","slug":"nc-freedom-fest-returns-with-expanded-fun-new-music-and-a-big-salute-to-our-heroes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/nc-freedom-fest-returns-with-expanded-fun-new-music-and-a-big-salute-to-our-heroes\/","title":{"rendered":"NC Freedom Fest Returns With Expanded Fun, New Music, And A Big Salute To Our Heroes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GOLDSBORO \u2013 NC Freedom Fest is back and bigger than ever! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6, 2025, when Downtown Goldsboro transforms into a vibrant hub of patriotism, entertainment, and community spirit. This free, family-friendly event celebrates and honors our military personnel, veterans, and first responders in a day filled with gratitude, fun, and fantastic music.<\/p>\n

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The festivities kick off at 12:00 Noon with an expanded street fair running until 5:00 p.m. This year\u2019s street fair offers even more time to explore a wide variety of local vendors, check out an impressive car and bike show, and enjoy plenty of free activities for all ages. It\u2019s the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon with family and friends, surrounded by a community that proudly supports those who serve.<\/p>\n

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Starting at 5:00 p.m., the energy shifts to Freedom Field for the main event, a powerful evening of appreciation and entertainment. The program begins with military awards, an inspiring art contest, and the crowd-favorite F-15 flyover, a thrilling tribute to our brave service members.<\/p>\n

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Taking the stage for the evening concert is rising country star and Wayne County native Eli Winders, followed by award-winning country artist Ashley Cooke, who will headline the night with a show-stopping performance. With fresh new talent and high-energy performances, this year\u2019s concert promises to be the most memorable yet.<\/p>\n

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Everyone is encouraged to wear RED \u2013 Remember Everyone Deployed \u2013 as a symbol of unity and gratitude for the sacrifices made by our military families.<\/p>\n

\u201cNC Freedom Fest is more than just an event \u2013 it\u2019s our community\u2019s way of saying \u2018thank you\u2019 to the heroes who protect and serve us every day,\u201d said Doug McGrath, NC Freedom Fest President. \u201cWith more time to enjoy the street fair and an exciting new music lineup, this year\u2019s festival is going to be the best one yet!\u201d<\/p>\n

NC Freedom Fest is an annual celebration in Goldsboro, NC, honoring military members and first responders. The festival features live music, family-friendly fun, and meaningful tributes to the men and women who serve our nation and communities. For more details, visit www.ncfreedomfest.org<\/a> or email info@ncfreedomfest.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source jocoreport.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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