July 2-4 – 23rd Annual Murray Freedom Fest Celebration

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Freedom Fest is celebrating its 23rd Birthday of Patriotism!

The goal of Freedom Fest is to create family-friendly events with very little, or no cost, to enjoy! Spread over three days, the community celebrates Independence Day with downtown concerts, vendors, food, kids’ activities, and fireworks. Next door to the downtown street fair, Squealin’ on the Square provides a look into the world of professional barbeque competitions. Many of the top-ranked, hardcore barbequers find their way to Murray, KY for 48 hours of continuous grilling. Sunday of Freedom Fest celebrates the holiday with Family Day in the Park and Gospel Explosion. These events, held in Central Park, offer an amazing opportunity for families to be together.

Kevin Skinner will also play a concert Saturday night with openers Sierra Hull and Highway 111. Tickets are $10-$15 and are available from the RSEC box office starting May 14.

For a more in-depth description of a number of these events, please visit www.tourmurray.com.

Schedule Of Events

July 2, 2010

6:00 am - Bacon in the Sun sponsored by Lowe's begins
1:00 pm - Rotary Max Hurt Memorial Golf Tournament
2:30 pm - Squealin’ on the Square
4:30 pm - Street Fair Opens
4:30 pm - Opening Ceremony on Main Stage
4:30 pm - 9:00 pm - AT&T's Kid’s Zone
4:30-11:00 pm - Freedom Fest Downtown Concert (Featuring Chris Black, Kaci Bolls, & Clarence Dobbins)
5:30 pm - Bacon in the Sun Judging
8:00 pm - Announcements of Bacon in the Sun Winners
10:30 pm - Street Fair Closes for the Evening

July 3, 2010

6:00 am - O.B. Boone Memorial Country Ham Breakfast
7:00 am - Primary Care’s 5K Run
8:00 am - Street Fair Opens
8:00 am - Parade Line-up (10th St.)
8:00 am - Briggs & Stratton Main St. Mile
8:00 am - AT&T's Kids Zone Opens
9:30 am - Freedom Fest Parade
11:00 am - Parade Awards
11:00 am - Bark in the Park (Central Park)
12:00 pm - Playhouse in the Park Performance
12:00 pm - Announcement of Squealin’ Winners
2:00 pm - Street Fair Closes
8:00 p.m- 9:00 pm - Kevin Skinner in Concert at the RSEC (Sierra Hull & Highway 111 open at 7:00)
9:30 pm - Briggs & Stratton Fireworks Display