Veteran Voice Radio Presents

Freedom Fest 2026

A community celebration built around veterans, music, storytelling, creative healing, local businesses, and the people who support those who served.

Date
Saturday, Sept. 12
2026
Gates Open
4:00 PM
Come early and explore
Opening Ceremonies
5:45 PM
Music and programming follow

Freedom Fest at a Glance

What Freedom Fest Is About

Freedom Fest brings veterans, military families, supporters, artists, local businesses, and the community together for an evening with a purpose. Veteran Voice Radio uses music, media, art, and veteran stories to create connection, preserve voices that deserve to be heard, and support creative outlets that can help people heal.

Expect live music, veteran stories, community vendors, creative-healing activities, and an evening centered on service, sacrifice, family, and freedom.

Location

Hagood Mill Historic Site
138 Hagood Mill Rd
Pickens, SC 29671

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Event Schedule

4:00 PM

Gates Open

Meet vendors, explore the grounds, connect with the community, and get settled before the program begins.

5:45 PM

Opening Ceremonies

Freedom Fest officially begins, followed by live music, stories, and the evening's featured programming.

Live Music & Community

Freedom Fest features veteran-connected and independent artists who use music and personal stories to bring people together. The current lineup includes headliner Scottie Fraser, along with Mike Sandilla and James Holbert. Artist appearances and performance order are subject to change.

Admission

General Admission
$15
At the gate
Veterans & First Responders
$10
At the gate

Vendor & Booth Registration

Booth Space — Please Read

Your purchase is for the vendor spot only. Tables and electricity are not included.

Complete the registration form so we have your contact and vendor information, then use the Stripe button to purchase your space. Registration and payment are both required to complete your booth signup.

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What to Have Ready

  • Business, organization, or vendor name
  • Main contact information
  • What you plan to sell, display, or provide
  • Website or social link, if you have one
  • Any notes the Freedom Fest team should know

Freedom Fest Vendor Signup Form

Submit your information below. A copy of the registration will be sent to the Freedom Fest team.

Questions about vendor registration can be sent to donald.l.dunn@gmail.com.

Be Part of Freedom Fest

Whether you come to enjoy the event or bring your business or organization as a vendor, your participation helps create a stronger community around veterans, their families, and the voices Veteran Voice Radio exists to serve.