The Bucknell Marionettes are well-known as exemplary puppets in circles of experts but are better remembered by Linn County residents for the joy and wonder they inspired during school and public performances. Relive the magic of childhood through this performance of the Bucknell Marionettes, once again brought to life in the hands of the Bucknell …
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band celebrates 73 years of providing FREE quality concerts around the metro area. All ages are encouraged to attend. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, friends and neighbors, and enjoy an hour of marches, soloists, serenades, movie medleys, and more from the city's own concert band. Cancellations will not be made earlier …
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band celebrates 73 years of providing FREE quality concerts around the metro area. All ages are encouraged to attend. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, friends and neighbors, and enjoy an hour of marches, soloists, serenades, movie medleys, and more from the city's own concert band. Cancellations will not be made earlier …
Join us on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 as we kick off our 40th festival! As a nod to past Freedom Festival celebrations, we are bringing back a favorite event, where we gather in front of Veteran's Memorial Coliseum and raise the flags! Coffee and donuts will be provided beginning at 8 AM. Singing of the …
Please join the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival on June 14th as we honor our military and thank them for their service and sacrifice while retiring American flags. Ceremony will begin at 6 PM with the singing of the National Anthem and will conclude with a moment of silence and the playing of Taps. Names of …
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band celebrates 73 years of providing FREE quality concerts around the metro area. All ages are encouraged to attend. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, friends and neighbors, and enjoy an hour of marches, soloists, serenades, movie medleys, and more from the city's own concert band. Cancellations will not be made earlier …
One of our long standing signature events is the Tribute to Heroes Ceremony. This event recognizes the amazing heroes and individuals that have made positive contributions to our community! Heroes that have been nominated and selected will be honored at our Tribute to Heroes in-person event (Thursday, June 15th, 2023) at the DoubleTree by Hilton-Cedar …
Five Seasons Ski Show: The Five Seasons Ski Team presents a stunning hour long waterski show with daredevil jump acts, 50 mph barefoot pyramids and much more. Watch as monster twin and triple engined towboats pull world record level pyramids with 30 or more skiers. With 50 costumed performers and rapid fire action these shows …
You're not going to want to miss the return of our ever-popular Freedom Festival Signature Event--Balloon Glow--this year! Join us for Balloon Glow at Jones Park on Saturday, June 17th! FREE with 2023 Freedom Festival button! Buttons will be available at the door ($10 per person-kids 5 and under FREE) Watch the sun go down …
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The Great Cedar Rapids Sizzle Steak Cookoff is an SCA (Steak Cookoff Association) sanctioned competition steak cooking contest scheduled to be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Hawkeye Downs here in Cedar Rapids. The event, which is in its third year, is projected to draw 40 competition cooking teams from across the Midwest. Team compete …
Join the AMVET Riders Chapter 6 for their 24th Annual Veterans Fundraiser on Saturday, June 17th! Registration starts 9:00am at McGrath Powersports. Kickstand up at 10:00am. This event raises funds to support, aid, and assist local area veterans. Thanks to veterans, we are free to celebrate Independence Day! So, it is in this spirit of …
We are excited to add an additional race to our 2023 lineup. Corridor Running will be hosting a 5k & 10k cross country style race in conjunction with the Freedom Festival Balloon Glow. This year's race will take place at Jones Park and will be run throughout the park and golf course. This will be …
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We're excited to be back at the McGrath Amphitheatre for our 18th summer of moonlight, movies, food and family fun under the stars in Downtown Cedar Rapids! Proudly sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust. Gates open at 7:00 PM | Kids' Activities begin at 7:00 PM | Movie begins at dusk (typically approx. 9:00 …
Returning for the first time since 2019, the 34th Army Band is BACK in 2023! Join us for a night of FUN at Lowe Park--the perfect evening to celebrate Father's Day--Sunday, June 18th. This event is FREE! Doors at 6 PM with the 34th Army Band--Scrap Metal--taking the stage at 6:30 PM. Bring along your …
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band celebrates 73 years of providing FREE quality concerts around the metro area. All ages are encouraged to attend. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, friends and neighbors, and enjoy an hour of marches, soloists, serenades, movie medleys, and more from the city's own concert band. Cancellations will not be made earlier …
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is proud to offer this event for people with disabilities, their friends, and family to enjoy time together. This event continues to grow each year and we are so excited for it to return in 2023--returning to SpareTime Cedar Rapids (inside the old Gordmans building)! In its 8th year, the …
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band celebrates 73 years of providing FREE quality concerts around the metro area. All ages are encouraged to attend. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, friends and neighbors, and enjoy an hour of marches, soloists, serenades, movie medleys, and more from the city's own concert band. Cancellations will not be made earlier …
Ever wondered if your dog could compete in DockDogs? Returning again in 2023 is "Let's Try DockDogs" (pre-registration required!) REGISTER HERE! A team is made up of a Handler and a canine, and you are a TEAM, you each have a role to play. Because of this, the registration is for a single team, not …
Five Seasons Ski Show: The Five Seasons Ski Team presents a stunning hour long waterski show with daredevil jump acts, 50 mph barefoot pyramids and much more. Watch as monster twin and triple engined towboats pull world record level pyramids with 30 or more skiers. With 50 costumed performers and rapid fire action these shows …
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is looking forward to MULTIPLE days of Dock Dogs (a series of competitive dog jumping events held around the world each year). Dock Dogs consists of three main aquatic events: big air, extreme vertical, and speed retrieval. FREE with 2023 Freedom Festival button! Buttons will be available at the door …
Unfortunately, Iowa Giving Crew had to make the hard call to cancel this year's event! Additional details on future fundraising events can be found here! Golf-ish 2023 is Iowa Giving Crew's annual golf fundraiser where we play a little golf and do a lot of good. We would be delighted if you join us on the …
Jazz Night on 2nd On Friday June 23rd from 6-10PM, Jazz Night on 2nd St. will bring an immersive dining concert experience to Downtown Cedar Rapids, co-presented with Cobble Hill. As part of the 2023 downtown outdoor concert series, the UFG Pocket Park on 2nd St. and the 2nd St. block between 2nd and 3rd …
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is looking forward to MULTIPLE days of Dock Dogs (a series of competitive dog jumping events held around the world each year). Dock Dogs consists of three main aquatic events: big air, extreme vertical, and speed retrieval. FREE with 2023 Freedom Festival button! Buttons will be available at the door …
What's better than candy, friends, and music? Nothing! So, you do not want to miss the 2023 Freedom Festival parade--returning to Downtown Cedar Rapids on June 24th! A copy of the parade rules are available here: Rules and Guidelines for Parade 2023 REGISTER A PARADE ENTRY Awards will be given for the following categories: • Judges’ …
We are excited to announce that IMAGINATION! Square returns in 2023, powered by Tanager Place! With the 2023 parade returning to downtown Cedar Rapids, we’ll be taking over Greene Square for all the fun following the parade! This event provides FREE family-friendly, educational interactive booths, hands-on activities, fan favorites like a bouncy house, face painting, …
Back by popular demand, it's the return of the Kid's Parade! Grab your wheels and decorate with Red, White, and Blue, and Stars & Stripes! The more patriotic, the better! Staging will be at the Paramount Parking Lot (301 1st St, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401) beginning at 11:15 AM. Parade will step off at 11:30 AM down 3rd …
The Freedom Festival is proud to announce the return of the Volta Youth Music & Arts Festival in 2023! Join the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy for a full day of incredible music and art at Greene Square! Beginning at 1 PM you’ll enjoy youth rock bands and other area youth musicians as well as performances …
Family-friendly, outdoor festival. First 500 people get a FREE signature Root Beer Festival cup and one free root beer. Root beer floats, bounce house, musical entertainment by Dogs on Skis. Performance of the Bucknell Marionettes at 1:30 PM. Admission is $5.00 per person, $1 discount with a Freedom Festival button. Food Trucks: Smiley's Soup & …
Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment at Lowe Park with Brulé, a Native American experience in sight, sound and soul. Brulé has pushed the boundaries of contemporary Native American rhythms and classic rock in their genre-blending selections. Guests should bring their own chair/blankets for seating. Guests are welcome to bring food and/or drink, but food …
This year's Freedom Bike Ride will head "OVER THE HILL" for the Freedom Festival's 40th anniversary celebration! Join us Sunday, June 25, 2023 on either the long (50 mile) or short (25 mile) ride. From training wheels to triathlon competitors, ALL are welcome at the 7th annual Freedom Bike Ride--passing though Marion, Cedar Rapids, Robins, …
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is looking forward to MULTIPLE days of Dock Dogs (a series of competitive dog jumping events held around the world each year). Dock Dogs consists of three main aquatic events: big air, extreme vertical, and speed retrieval. FREE with 2023 Freedom Festival button! Buttons will be available at the door …
The EAA Chapter 33 will host the Marion Fly-in, Drive-in Breakfast on Sunday, June 25th from 7-11:30 a.m. (or until the food runs out). All proceeds go towards EAA Aviation Scholarships. Alongside the breakfast there will be airplane and helicopter rides; aircraft, classic cars, and a fire truck on display; farmers market vendors and more!
Indian Creek Nature Center is hosting our first ever BioBlitz, June 25 – July 1, as part of our yearlong celebration of our 50th anniversary. Bring your family and friends and join the Nature Center and scientific professionals as a citizen scientist in recording biodiversity across Indian Creek Nature Center’s 200+ acres of grounds and …
Members of the River Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) present their annual organ concert "Star-Spangled Organ Concert" at First Presbyterian Church (3rd Ave & 5th) street in downtown Cedar Rapids on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 3:00pm. This concert will feature the "King of Instruments" - the pipe organ, where members …
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band celebrates 73 years of providing FREE quality concerts around the metro area. All ages are encouraged to attend. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, friends and neighbors, and enjoy an hour of marches, soloists, serenades, movie medleys, and more from the city's own concert band. Cancellations will not be made earlier …
Indian Creek Nature Center is hosting our first ever BioBlitz, June 25 – July 1, as part of our yearlong celebration of our 50th anniversary. Bring your family and friends and join the Nature Center and scientific professionals as a citizen scientist in recording biodiversity across Indian Creek Nature Center’s 200+ acres of grounds and …
Indian Creek Nature Center is hosting our first ever BioBlitz, June 25 – July 1, as part of our yearlong celebration of our 50th anniversary. Bring your family and friends and join the Nature Center and scientific professionals as a citizen scientist in recording biodiversity across Indian Creek Nature Center’s 200+ acres of grounds and …
Five Seasons Ski Show: The Five Seasons Ski Team presents a stunning hour long waterski show with daredevil jump acts, 50 mph barefoot pyramids and much more. Watch as monster twin and triple engined towboats pull world record level pyramids with 30 or more skiers. With 50 costumed performers and rapid fire action these shows …
Voices of Hope is a choral presentation of God honoring patriotic music and narration that draws on our great heritage of hymns, folk songs, new songs, classic poetry, prose and scripture. The concert will include recognition of veterans, military service men and women, and civil servants. Bring the whole family for a patriotic evening. Freedom …
Don't Miss Out On This Years Entertainment at the Linn County Fair! Wednesday, June 28th: Linn County Fair (Sneak Peek- FREE entry) at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City Gate Admission Sold Separately Daily Gate Admission Ages 11+ just $5 each! Daily Gate Admission Ages 10 & Under always FREE! Week Long Gate Admission Ages 11+ …
Indian Creek Nature Center is hosting our first ever BioBlitz, June 25 – July 1, as part of our yearlong celebration of our 50th anniversary. Bring your family and friends and join the Nature Center and scientific professionals as a citizen scientist in recording biodiversity across Indian Creek Nature Center’s 200+ acres of grounds and …
Voices of Hope is a choral presentation of God honoring patriotic music and narration that draws on our great heritage of hymns, folk songs, new songs, classic poetry, prose and scripture. The concert will include recognition of veterans, military service men and women, and civil servants. Bring the whole family for a patriotic evening. Freedom …
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band celebrates 73 years of providing FREE quality concerts around the metro area. All ages are encouraged to attend. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, friends and neighbors, and enjoy an hour of marches, soloists, serenades, movie medleys, and more from the city's own concert band. Cancellations will not be made earlier …
Returning for our 40th Anniversary Festival is the family favorite--Movie at the Ballpark--presented by Veridian Credit Union! The Cedar Rapids Kernels welcome you back to the ballpark for a movie night under the stars on Thursday, June 29th. Doors open at 6 PM. Movie begins at 7 PM. 2023 FEATURED MOVIE: Top Gun: Maverick FREE …
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Indian Creek Nature Center is hosting our first ever BioBlitz, June 25 – July 1, as part of our yearlong celebration of our 50th anniversary. Bring your family and friends and join the Nature Center and scientific professionals as a citizen scientist in recording biodiversity across Indian Creek Nature Center’s 200+ acres of grounds and …
Five Seasons Ski Show: The Five Seasons Ski Team presents a stunning hour long waterski show with daredevil jump acts, 50 mph barefoot pyramids and much more. Watch as monster twin and triple engined towboats pull world record level pyramids with 30 or more skiers. With 50 costumed performers and rapid fire action these shows …
Don't Miss Out On This Years Entertainment at the Linn County Fair! Thursday, June 29th: Linn County Fair (Youth Day) ft. Niko Moon w/ Adam Doleac at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & TICKET LINK! Gate Admission Sold Separately Daily Gate Admission Ages 11+ just $5 each! Daily …
Indian Creek Nature Center is hosting our first ever BioBlitz, June 25 – July 1, as part of our yearlong celebration of our 50th anniversary. Bring your family and friends and join the Nature Center and scientific professionals as a citizen scientist in recording biodiversity across Indian Creek Nature Center’s 200+ acres of grounds and …
Don’t Miss Out On This Years Entertainment at the Linn County Fair! Friday, June 30th: Linn County Fair (Community Day) ft. JoDee Messina w/ Drew Parker at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & TICKET LINK! Gate Admission Sold Separately Daily Gate Admission Ages 11+ just $5 each! Daily Gate Admission …
We are excited to join forces again with the Czech and Slovak Museum and Library to bring back this festival favorite. Join us in the Czech Village in front of the iconic museum in their new amphitheater area the night of July 1st at 6pm. Bring chairs, blankets, and a picnic if you'd like! Refreshments …
Don't Miss Out On This Years Entertainment at the Linn County Fair! Saturday, July 1st: Linn County Fair ft. ECIPA Truck & Tractor Pull at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City July 01, 2023 | 6:00 PM Non-Refundable, No Coolers Allowed. Grandstand General Admission (ages 11+) $10.00 Grandstand General Admission (ages 6-10) $5.00 Grandstand General Admission + …
The event is as it says, Arts crafts and vendors, It will be held at the Veterans Memorial Building (50 2nd Ave, Cedar Rapids, Iowa ) 8am to 3pm on July 1st 2023. The event will be free if wearing a Freedom Festival button or $5 at the door. Kids 10 and under with an …
Pickleball tournament at the BLX Sports Center located at 3055 Robins Rd, Hiawatha IA 52233. Youth - Adult divisions, Doubles & Singles Grab your teammate, and lock in your spot to play for ultimate bragging rights! Whether you are new to Pickleball or a seasoned player, choose the bracket that fits your skill level and …
Ushers Ferry is 50 years old this year! Join us during the Freedom Festival as we look back on our own history with old friends including the Hawk A Model A Club, Old West Reenactors, music and more! Share some of your favorite memories with us between kids' games, old-fashioned crafts, demonstrations and goodies baked …
Indian Creek Nature Center is hosting our first ever BioBlitz, June 25 – July 1, as part of our yearlong celebration of our 50th anniversary. Bring your family and friends and join the Nature Center and scientific professionals as a citizen scientist in recording biodiversity across Indian Creek Nature Center’s 200+ acres of grounds and …
Join the Classy Chassy Cruisers for a Show N Shine Car Show–all vehicles welcome!! Saturday, July 1st from 11 – 3 PM at Noelridge Christian Church. There will be food trucks, live music by “Kirk Dighton Band and Glory Bound”, activities for the kids and the entire family! Car show is free for spectators. Enter …
Five Seasons Chamber Music and NW Neighbors Neighborhood Association are excited to sponsor this event and we invite you to join us as we take a giant step back in time and enjoy a little bit of Elizabethan England. Additional partners include Friends of the Shakespeare Garden, and the Wednesday Shakespeare Club. The garden will …
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Each year thousands of Eastern Iowa residents and visitors join together to celebrate our nation’s birthday by enjoying the many events and activities of the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival. More than 400,000 area residents and visitors attend the Freedom Festival each year. The Freedom Festival begins in June and culminates with the annual Celebration of Freedom Fireworks on July 4th.
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