Celebrate America's 250th with a night of family-friendly fun at Winter Haven's Rockin’ Freedom Fest 2026
- Alastair Mac
- 9 hours ago
- 2 min read
The annual Rockin’ Freedom Fest includes rocking live music, a spectacular water ski show, and a thrilling fireworks show!
America is turning 250, and we’re celebrating in true Winter Haven style: on the shores of Lake Silver with live music, water skiing, food, family fun, and an extra-special fireworks finale!
The annual Rockin’ Freedom Fest celebration takes place on Friday, July 3, beginning at 5 pm.
The City of Winter Haven is inviting the community to come together to honor the spirit of freedom and unity at the FREE Rockin Freedom Fest, an evening filled with fantastic food, thrilling entertainment, and breathtaking fireworks.
The electrifying Bay Kings Band will be bringing the beats and melodies that'll keep you dancing all night long, plus, be amazed by an exhilarating ski show on the water, featuring the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team. Cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks display celebrating America's 250th lighting up the sky, a dazzling finale to a celebration of liberty and community.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and good vibes to enjoy a fun-filled evening with friends, family, and neighbors.
Bring your family, invite your friends and get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring:
Live music from the Bay Kings Band
A special performance by the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team
An extra-special America 250 fireworks show at sunset
Food trucks serving plenty of festival favorites
Free face painting
Free giveaways
A watermelon-eating contest for adults and children
Limited-edition Fireworks, Friends & Freshwater T-shirts available for purchase
A variety of food trucks will be on site serving all evening!
Dell A Souls Loaded Potato and More
DonutNV
Just Smoke & Things BBQ
?K&E Little Smokers
Mzzkingzwingz&thingz
Taco Riendo Food Collective
Tony's Italian ICE
Wicked Pizza
For more details: https://www.mywinterhaven.com/Blog.aspx?IID=19&ARC=15
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