Photo by the East Jordan Chamber of Commerce

East Jordan Freedom Festival

June 18th-21st, 2025

Summer starts with a bang with East Jordan’s Freedom Festival. With food, music, fun, entertainment, carnival, dancing, and more, the Festival is packed with activities for the entire family

Here's the most updated schedule for the event:

Daily Carnival Hours: TBA

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

Miss & Mr. Firecrackers Pageant at Memorial Park Band Shell- 101 Spring St., East Jordan (Rain location: the Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix- 204 Water St.) Three age divisions: Little Miss & Mr. for ages 5-8, Junior Miss & Mr. for ages 9-12, and Miss & Mr. Firecracker for ages 13-16.

Thursday, June 19th, 2025

Time TBA – Youth Parade beginning on Main Street near Penzien Funeral Home, south down Main Street to Hammond Street, turning left and ending on Spring Street. Awards and refreshments immediately following the parade in Memorial Park.
Time TBA – Outdoor Movie at the Adult Softball Field- Water St. Free. Bring blankets or chairs.
TBA – Kids Entertainment with Gordon Russ and his Fun Comedy Magic Show at the Memorial Park Band Shell.

Friday, June 20th, 2025

Time TBA – Block Party which includes live music, food, games, prizes, booths with activities hosted by local organizations, and more. Theme: Salute Old Glory.
Time TBA – Button Drawing at Memorial Park. Purchase a commemorative East Jordan Freedom Festival Button to be entered for a chance to win one of nine fabulous prizes, plus one very special, once-in-a-lifetime chance to set off the secular Freedom Festival Fireworks display on Saturday night. Must be present to win.
TBA – Cornhole Tournament Check-in/Registration at Memorial Park near restrooms. 16 teams allowed. $20/2-person team.
TBA – Cornhole Tournament at Memorial Park.
TBA – Live music featuring Derailed at the Memorial Park Band Shell.

Saturday, June 21st, 2025

Time TBA – Kids Activities in Memorial Park. Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Tattoo Booth, Fairy Hair, Megan the Balloon Artist, and more.
Time TBA – Line-up/Registration for Grand Parade at East Jordan Family Health Center- 601 Bridge St.
Time TBA – Grand Parade beginning at East Jordan Family Health Center- 601 Bridge St. Theme: Salute Old Glory.
Time TBA – Live music
Dusk – Fabulous Fireworks over Memorial Park.
TBA – 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Check-in at the Community Basketball Court behind Murphy Field. Must pre-register. Cost is $100/team.
TBA – 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at the Community Basketball Court.
TBA – Grand Festival Raffle at Memorial Park. Win one of 10- $100 cash prizes or the Grand Prize of $1,000. Tickets will be on sale during the festival at the Freedom Festival Information Booth or from any Festival Board Member. Need not be present to win.