Orange County's Freedom Fest

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Freedom Fest is back on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery, NY.

This free, family-friendly community event is a vibrant celebration of what makes Orange County great, our residents, our talent, and our appreciation of the service of our local veterans. The evening includes a special veterans’ salute, and a fireworks and drone show combo that is sure to wow the crowds.

Live Music
Fan-favorite Black Dirt Bandits take the stage at 6:30 p.m. with their signature blend of modern country covers and homegrown originals that will have you singing and dancing along. Before that, rising local star Julia Roome will kick off the evening with a stirring performance of the National Anthem.

Kids' Zone:
We're going all out for the little ones this year! The Kids' Zone will feature:

Bounce houses
LEGO® building opportunities with LEGOLAND® New York Resort
Face painting

Sensory play activities, games, giveaways and community resources, presented in collaboration with Orange County Tourism & Film, Think Differently, and the Orange County Department of Health.
Hands-on sensory games & giveaways

A performance by magician The Great Charlini at 6 p.m.

The reveal of our new County Tourism mascot, Hudson the Hound - don’t miss your chance to meet him in person!

Food Trucks:
Enjoy a variety of local food trucks offering delicious eats and cool drinks throughout the evening. You're also welcome to bring your own picnic (no glass containers or alcohol).

Fireworks and Drone Show at Dusk:
Stick around as the sky comes alive with a fireworks display set to music, plus a dazzling drone light show, a modern twist on a classic tradition that’s sure to leave you in awe.

Freedom Fest begins at 4:00 p.m. at Thomas Bull Memorial Park (211 Route 416, Montgomery, NY) - just about an hour from New York City.

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Venue

Thomas Bull Memorial Park
211 Route 416
Montgomery, NY
12549

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Dates

The event runs from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the following dates.
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