Freedomfest

Freedomfest 2026

Presented by the Port St. Lucie Sports Club

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in Port St. Lucie with a full day of patriotic fun! Whether you're joining us for the free festival, upgrading to the VIP Experience or kicking off the morning with the Freedomfest 5K Run/Walk, there's something for everyone!

Event Schedule

7 a.m.
5k Run & Walk

See details and registration below! 🏃🏻‍➡️

5:30 p.m.
Girlfriend Material

This opening act sets the tone for an exciting evening with sweet rock jams! 🎵

7:30 p.m.
Max Weinberg's Jukebox

Your songs, his drums, one unforgettable night! 🥁

Meet and greet tickets available! See details below.

9 p.m.
Drone Show and Fireworks

A mesmerizing Luna Lites drone show followed by a vibrant Zambelli fireworks display! 🎆


Festival Highlights

  • About Max Weinberg: Get ready to rock! Choose your favorite classic hit from a menu of 300 songs, write it on a card and drop it in a basket. Mighty Max Weinberg, the heartbeat of the E Street Band and former bandleader from Late Night with Conan O’Brien, picks from the stack of suggestions and his band plays your selections live.
  • Emcee: Steven Graves, WPBF Anchor
  • History Hall of Faces: A fun photo spot where visitors can pose as famous figures using life‑size cutouts.
  • Kids’ Zone
  • Food trucks
  • Marketplace
  • Sensory Room: A calm and accessible space supported by the Children's Services Council.
  • Photo opportunities and much more!

Freedomfest VIP tickets (SOLD OUT)

Note: VIP Experience Tickets are SOLD OUT.

The City is offering a newly designed Freedomfest VIP Experience as an outdoor event. Guests will have up-close access to all the fun plus a special VIP viewing area on the plaza for the drone and fireworks shows.

The Freedomfest VIP Experience adds extra comfort, convenience and exclusive perks to elevate the celebration with an evening under the VIP tent, featuring:

  • Premium viewing of the concerts, drone show and fireworks
  • Shaded cooling lounge
  • Private cash bar
  • Family-friendly activities
  • Priority parking
  • Two complimentary alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages
  • Private restroom
  • Classic American barbecue favorites such as chicken, pork, burgers and more, sponsored by Cheney Brothers. Menu is subject to change.

VIP Tickets

VIP Experience admission is $75 for adults and $35 for children ages 3–12; children younger than 3 are free. Taxes and fees included.

5K Run & Walk Registration

Schedule:

  • 5:45 a.m.: Registration opens
  • 6:40 a.m.: Warmup
  • 6:50 a.m.: Announcements and national anthem
  • 6:55 a.m.:  Course details
  • 7 a.m.: Race begins

Post‑race festivities:

  • 8 a.m.: DJ
  • 8:15 a.m.: Awards ceremony

Where is the start/finish line, and is parking available?
The 5K will start and finish at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center front plaza.
Free onsite parking is available in the garage and surrounding lots.
After 6:45 a.m., all participants will be redirected to park at the Publix plaza for the remainder of the race.

How do participants register, is a waiver required and what is the registration fee?
Participants can register online through the event registration link. A completed waiver is required for all runners during registration.

Registration fees (plus taxes*):

  • Through June 14: $35
  • June 15-20: $40
  • June 21-July 3: $45
  • Race day: $60

Register for the 5K Run/Walk

When and where can runners pick up bibs and shirts?
Bibs and shirts may be picked up at Fleet Feet, 11586 SW Village Parkway in Port St. Lucie, from 3:30-6 p.m., Friday, July 3. Packet pickup also will be available onsite on race day.

Are there age‑group or finisher awards?
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. Age‑group awards will be given in the following categories for males and females: 0–9, 10–14, 15–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, and 75–99.

Meet and Greet with Max Weinberg package

Max Weinberg photo

Meet the legendary Max Weinberg in person 20 mins after the fireworks!

  • The Meet & Greet package cost is $250 per person and includes a photo opportunity with Max and up to two items signed. 
  • To purchase, email Tour Manager Mark Stein at kick10mark@gmail.com.

Event details subject to change.

When

  • Saturday, July 04, 2026 | 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Location

MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 S.E. Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie, 34952, View Map

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