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Thank you to Rock Prairie Wellness Clinic for sponsoring Freedom Fest! We appreciate your support and your role in helping bring this event to the Willard community!
about 15 hours ago, Emily Mills
Thank you Rock Prairie Wellness Clinic
Thank you, Merit Electrical, for being a sponsor of Freedom Fest 2026! Their support helps make this event possible. Remember to support local businesses that support our community!
about 17 hours ago, Emily Mills
Thank you Merit Electrical for sponsoring Freedom Fest!
The Willard Aquatic Center will be closing at 6PM today (June 26th) for a private rental.
about 22 hours ago, Emily Mills
WAC closing today at 6PM
A special thank you to Springfield Mow for helping make Freedom Fest possible! We are truly grateful for your sponsorship and your continued investment in our community!
about 22 hours ago, Emily Mills
Thank you Springfield Mow for Sponsoring Freedom Fest!
Due to the weather the Willard Aquatic Center will be closed for the remainder of today.
1 day ago, Emily Mills
WAC closed today due to weather
Make plans to visit our craft, retail, and activity vendors during Freedom Fest this Saturday! Learn more here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/food-trucks-vendors
1 day ago, Emily Mills
Freedom Fest Shopping Vendors
Join us for Freedom Fest this Saturday, June 27th! We have a full day planned for the whole family! Find the days event schedule here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/live-music-entertainment
2 days ago, Emily Mills
Freedom Fest Saturday, June 27th
We're excited to welcome Psychobilly Cadillac and The Domino Kings to this year' s Freedom Fest! View the full event schedule here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/live-music-entertainment
2 days ago, Emily Mills
Freedom Fest Bands
A huge thank you to Freedom Bank for sponsoring Freedom Fest 2026! Your continued support year after year helps us create a day our community looks forward to each year!
3 days ago, Emily Mills
Thank you Freedom Bank for sponsoring Freedom Fest!

Join our team of volunteers and be part of Willard's biggest event at Freedom Fest this Saturday! Register to be a volunteer here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/freedom-fest-volunteer

3 days ago, Emily Mills
Volunteer Freedom Fest 2026
Our Freedom Fest food vendors are ready to serve up a great selection of food and drinks throughout the event this Saturday! Make plans to stop by your favorites! Plan your day here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/live-music-entertainment
4 days ago, Emily Mills
Freedom Fest Food Vendors
A big thank you to Tiny Roll-Off Dumpsters for sponsoring Freedom Fest! We're grateful for your sponsorship and for helping keep our event clean from start to finish!
4 days ago, Emily Mills
Thank you Tiny Roll-Off Dumpsters for sponsoring Freedom Fest!
Due to low attendance, the Willard Aquatic Center will be closing at 3:00PM today. We apologize for any inconvenience.
5 days ago, Emily Mills
WAC UPDATE
The wait is over! The Willard Aquatic Center is officially open for the season! Thank you for your patience as we prepared for the season. We look forward to seeing you at the WAC this summer! We will be open today from 12pm - 7pm.
5 days ago, Emily Mills
WAC now open
We have a great lineup of vendors joining us for Freedom Fest! Be sure to take some time to browse, shop, and support them throughout the day. Learn more here:
https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/food-trucks-vendors
5 days ago, Emily Mills
Freedom Fest Saturday, June 27th - Shopping Vendors
Make plans to join Willard Parks June 27th for Freedom Fest! We have a full day planned starting with the Freedom Parade at 12pm! Learn more here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/live-music-entertainment
9 days ago, Emily Mills
Freedom Fest June 27th
Thank you to Commerce Bank for supporting Freedom Fest 2026! We appreciate your partnership and support of community events!
10 days ago, Emily Mills
Commerce Bank - Freedom Fest Sponsorship
Register to be a float at this year's Freedom Parade! Learn more here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/freedom-parade
10 days ago, Emily Mills
Freedom Parade Saturday, June 27th
Willard Parks and Recreation will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. All programs and regular operations will resume on Monday, June 22nd.
11 days ago, Emily Mills
Willard Parks will be closed to the public on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth
A huge thank you to Mid-Missouri Bank for their continued support of Freedom Fest! Their partnership helps make this event a special day for families each year!
12 days ago, Emily Mills
Thank you Mid-Missouri Bank for sponsoring this year's Freedom Fest!