OVERBROOK, Kan. – Freedom Festival 2022 will be this Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Grace Community Church, 810 E. Eighth St., Overbrook. The event is open to the public, and all free. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m.

“It’s a great opportunity for patriotic Americans to have fellowship in a fun, family-friendly environment,” said Brian Spencer, Freedom Festival chairman.

New this year is a “Most Patriotic Look” contest. The contest is open to all ages. Gift cards of $25 each will be awarded for most festive, most historic and most creative winners. Participants should be in front of the stage by 7:15 p.m. There is no fee to enter the contest.

A car show kicks off the event, with participants requested to show up at 4:30 p.m. There is no entry fee. This car show is all for fun.

Free food, drink, and a dessert will be available while they last, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Serving will take place just inside the west entrance. Live music featuring local talent will begin at 7:30 p.m., and at 8 p.m. will be featured performer Alan Cunningham. A special ceremony will honor veterans and our flag. Balloon Animal Ministry will be donating balloon animals to event goers.

The grand finale will be a spectacular fireworks show set to music at dark. Everyone is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on.

This is an alcohol and tobacco free event, and is presented by the Men’s Ministry of Grace Community Church, in Overbrook. For more information, see www.gccinoverbrook.com.