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ABOUT?

WHAT IS IT

NC FREEDOM FEST

NC Freedom Fest is an annual and FREE, family-friendly festival held in Downtown Goldsboro, North Carolina, dedicated to honoring military personnel, veterans, and first responders. This event acts as a major community celebration that unites residents and service members, especially those from nearby Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

Music

Food

Fun!

Doug McGrath speaking into a microphone at NC Freedom Fest, wearing a red shirt and NC Freedom Fest cap

Doug McGrath

NC Freedom Fest CEO

Couple dancing on the grass in front of a crowd seated in lawn chairs at NC Freedom Fest, with vendor tents in the background
Cartoon dog mascots dressed as a police officer and a firefighter at the NC Freedom Fest street fair, September 6, 2025
Crowd of festival-goers at NC Freedom Fest at sunset, with the main stage in the background
Classic cars with hoods open on display at the NC Freedom Fest car show, with attendees viewing the vehicles
Children and families enjoying inflatable bounce houses and slides, including a Cars-themed bouncer and a temple-themed slide, in the kids area at NC Freedom Fest
Wide nighttime view of Ashley Cooke and her band performing on the main stage with sponsor banners at NC Freedom Fest, September 6, 2025
Young attendees holding pizza and drinks at a food vendor at NC Freedom Fest, with Jimmy's Cookin' food truck in the background
Group of people on stage as a woman receives a framed certificate award at NC Freedom Fest, September 6, 2025

Our Epic Event

The NC Freedom Festival follows a “one community” approach, offering a mix of patriotic tributes and traditional street fair fun:

JOIN US

GET INVOLVED

Become a Vendor

To become a vendor at the NC Freedom Fest apply through our official online vendor application process.

Become a Sponsor

To become an official sponsor of the NC Freedom Fest submit your intent directly through the festival's community partner portal.

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers support operations across festival zones, assisting with the street fair, static displays, the Kids Zone, and security.

Join Us at the NC FREEDOM FEST

Saturday, September 11, 2027 @ Center Street, Downtown Goldsboro

DID WE MENTION?

It's

FREE

THIS YEAR'S

ENTERTAINMENT

Portrait of country singer Ashley McBryde with long curly hair for NC Freedom Fest

HEADLINER

Ashley McBryde

T Davis - NC Freedom Fest

OPENER

Tyler Davis

Praise Stage Lineup
Patriot Stage Lineup
Blue fighter jet silhouette with motion lines flying from right for NC Freedom Fest

OUR EVENT

SCHEDULE

EVENT LOCATION :

Goldsboro, North Carolina

SO MUCH TO DO!

HEADLINER

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Ashley McBryde

Grammy Award Winning

OPENING ACT

5:25 - 6:45 PM

Tyler Davis

Fremont's Own

NC FREEDOM FEST

MERCHANDISE

Wear Your Freedom — Official NC Freedom Fest Gear

Gear up for the NC Freedom Fest! Every purchase helps support our mission to honor military service members, veterans, and their families. Explore our exclusive collection of official festival apparel and collectibles.

NC Freedom Fest Merchandise collage

The primary place to purchase official festival gear is directly at the NC Freedom Fest Street Fair in downtown Goldsboro. T-shirts are available now at the Visit Goldsboro office located at 119C N. Center Street and is open Monday-Friday from 8 am – 4:30 pm.

FOR MORE INFO

CONTACT US

    Event Venue:

    Center Street
    Goldsboro, NC 27530

    Contact Info:

    info@ncfreedomfest.org

    WE WOULD LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK!