Welcome to the
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

This is Iowa’s biggest festival of the year!

More than just a three-week festival, the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is a non-profit organization who works year-round to plan safe, family-friendly, and low or no-cost events for the community!

2024 is no exception! As we invite you to help us celebrate 41 YEARS in creating memories for the community!

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Join us in wishing TJ an amazing birthday!

TJ is a huge asset to our organization and we couldn't do what we do without his help and leadership.

Please join us in wishing Lori an AMAZING day of Birth!

Happiest of Birthdays to you Lori - hopefully you are spoiled rotten by your family today! Thank you for joining us this year and always being there with a smile!

Ope! Here we go again...

What could it be!?

Who's wearing green all week? We know we are!

We are so excited for Sunday and seeing everyone on St. Patrick's Day. Get ready to Sham-R.O.C.K in the U.S.A with us! Parade starts @ 1pm in Downtown Cedar Rapids. For more information check out www.Sa

Happy International Women's Day!

Thank you to every woman that has built the festival to what it is. We wouldn't be here to celebrate as a community every summer without all that you have done and the love you put into this organization! - The Free

⭐ Want to be an Affiliated Event of the Freedom Festival?⭐

Do you or your organization are planning an event in June or July and want to get more marketing coverage for it? Join us on our marketing campaign and be featured as one of the TOP summer a

Are you a college student looking for a summer internship!?

Check out our summer internship opportunity with The Freedom Festival! More information and ways to apply at the link below.

https://www.freedomfestival.com/intern

Here's to our other Jenn!

Please join us today in wishing Jenn Mason a wonderful day! Jenn has jumped right in as a volunteer for our organization! We are lucky to have you and can't wait to continue collaborating with you.

Updates

Mar 29, 2024

Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Unveils Exciting Events Lineup for 2024 Season

Mar 29, 2024

Mar 22, 2024

Freedom Festival Revives the Cardboard Boat Regatta

Mar 22, 2024

Mar 20, 2024

Freedom Festival at SaPaDaPaSo

Mar 20, 2024

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Events Calendar

May 3

Freedom FEASTival Presented by Veridian Credit Union

The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is thrilled to unveil a brand new event that promises to be a feast for the senses – Freedom FEASTival.

May 20

The Medallion Hunt

Jun 8

Freedom Festival Cardboard Boat Regatta

The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is thrilled to announce the triumphant return of The Cardboard Boat Regatta after a 14-year hiatus. Set to make waves on June 8th as part of The Ellis Family Fun Fest, this highly anticipated event heralds a joyous reunion for participants and spectators alike.