FreedomFest began with a simple idea in the late 1970’s to bring the community together to celebrate the birth of our great nation. Goreville native, local business owner and then Ruritan Club President Mike Walker help set the foundation for what today has become a favorite celebration for Gorevillians and attracts more than 3,000 visitors each year from throughout the United States.

Goreville hosts a full day of activities ending with several ka-booms!

The 4th of July in Goreville kicks off with our Gospel Show, our Home Town Parade, After the Parade, Goreville’s City Park hosts our evening venues, which includes a free concert, food vendors, local businesses and much more.  Freedom Fest ends with one of the largest Fireworks display in Southern Illinois. Check out the full list of Event’s here!

Goreville Freedom Fest is Family Friendly and Fun for all ages. We’ll see you here!

PARADE

Join us for our Parade as it travels through town passing by Goreville Schools for a trip down Main Street.

AT THE PARK

Visit the Park after the parade for live music, local businesses, food vendors, games and more.

FIREWORKS

As dusk sets on, Goreville kicks off one of the largest small-town fireworks show in the region.

A Full Day Of Family Fun

10 AM — Parade       (line up begins 9 AM at the school)

Afternoon Activities at the Park

— Corn-Hole Tournament

— Kids’ Fun Zone & Games

— Food Vendors

— Local Business

Live Music at the Park

6 PM — Chain Breakers (Gospel)

7 PM — Giovanni Jones

Fireworks at Dusk

Immediately following the concert, the day’s festivities will conclude with one of the biggest fireworks displays in Southern Illinois for small towns.

The fireworks show will be displayed in close proximity to the concert stage. For spectator safety, please abide by all safety perimeters which will be marked.

ALCOHOL IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE PARK!

THANK YOU 2023 FREEDOM FEST SPONSORS

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