Freedom Fest 2026

Join us for a patriotic celebration, complete with live music, food trucks, Kids Zone inflatables and games, chalk art, stilt walkers, and fireworks.
This year, get ready for an amazing headlining show from Platinum chart-topper and country music star Cole Swindell! His performance will follow opening acts from 17-time CCMA award-winning artist Tenille Townes and local artist Devin Henry.
Kid Zone wristbands are on sale at The Well through July 3. Cost is $8 per wristband for residents and $9 per wristband for non-residents.
Parking will be available at Heritage Middle School, Hilliard Darby High School, and the Franklin County Fairgrounds. A shuttle will be available between the fairgrounds and the rear of Heritage Middle School from 6 to 11:30 p.m.
For the full schedule of events, food truck information, park rules, and transportation details, head to our website: hilliardohio.gov/freedom-fest/
A big thank you to our event sponsors, Credit Union of Ohio, Amazon, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Japanese Automotive, The Westwood Collective, Beef O’Brady’s, Norwich Township Fire Department, and Franklin County Fairgrounds for helping to make this event possible.
Did you know? All City of Hilliard events are free! No tickets or pre-registration necessary.