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Who's ready for the Great Watermelon Chomp at Freedom Fest?? Sponsored by Apple Market, this is the most picture-worthy event at Freedom Fest! Learn more at willardparks.com!
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
watermelon eating contest sponsored by apple market
Special thanks to Canine Connection LLC for supporting Freedom Fest 2025! Build strong relationships with your pets by educating yourselves with Canine Connection! We hope to see you (and your dogs) on June 28!
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
canine connections freedom fest sponsor
We can't wait to kick off Freedom Fest with Casey & the Atta Boys at 6 o'clock! Learn more about Freedom Fest at willardparks.com!
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
CAsey & the atta boys at freedom fest
Help kick off the 63rd Annual Willard Freedom Fest by joining the parade! Drive a big rig or walk your dog! Everyone welcome! Sign up here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/freedom-parade
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
sign up for the Freedom Fest parade asap
We are so proud to brag on great local businesses supporting Willard Freedom Fest! Thank you Merit Electrical for your dedication to community celebrations!
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
merit electrical freedom fest sponsor
Springfield Mow is a proud sponsor of Willard Freedom Fest! Be sure to support your local businesses who support local events!
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
springfield mow freedom fest sponsor
We are so proud to partner with Coming Home Real Estate again as a 2025 Freedom Fest sponsor! Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
coming home real estate freedom fest sponsor
Thank you Springfield Brewing Company and Mile 6 Taproom for supporting local events like Willard Freedom Fest!
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
Mile 6 Taproom freedom fest sponsor
We got something fishy in the works at Willard Parks! Stay tuned!
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
fishing derby at willard parks and recreation
DON'T MISS OUT! This Saturday is our monthly Paint Day for the kiddos! Register by Thursday here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/kids-paint-day-june-14
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
KIDS PAINT DAY JUNE 14
Supporting Freedom Fest for at least the last 5 years with the SHOW WAGON, thank you Springfield-Greene County Park Board for sponsoring the stage at Willard Freedom Fest!
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
FREEDOM FEST SPONSOR SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY PARK BOARD
Your kids are our FAVORITE reason for summer fun! Learn more about Willard Parks Summer camp here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/summer-camp
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
Willard Summer camp
Thank you Apple Market for sponsoring Willard Freedom Fest! Apple market goes above and beyond to help provide water for event staff and ALL THAT WATERMELON for the kids! We couldn't do it without you!
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
apple market freedom fest sponsor
There's so much to see and do at the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery! Join us by registering for camp here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/summer-camp
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
Shepherd of the Hills fish Hatchery
Take a break from the heat and join us for Kid's Paint Day! "Come Sail Away" on June 14 here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/kids-paint-day-june-14
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
kids paint day june 14
Your kid got the chops to take on the Watermelon Chomp? Join Freedom Fest's wildest competition here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/activities-competitions
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
watermelon eating contest at willard freedom fest
What an AMAZING group of local businesses! Thank you Willard-Area Chamber of Commerce for always going above and beyond to help entertain the masses! Be sure to shop local businesses who support their local communities!
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
willard area chamber of commerce freedom fest sponsor
Have a patriotic car, business, church, band, or PET? We have a trophy ready for you! Get signed up for the Willard Freedom Fest Parade here for free: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/freedom-parade
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
freedom parade registration is open
We've been planning all kinds of events for the WAC this summer! Get your passes soon and receive a Willard Swag bag!
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
willard swag bags for season and monthly pass holders
Huge thank you to Tiny Roll-Off Dumpsters for keeping Freedom Fest clean this year! Support local companies who support their communities! See you June 28th!
over 1 year ago, Assistant Director of Parks
Tiny roll-off dumpsters sponsor of Freedom Fest