Freedom Fest

2021 General Information - Postponed 

Wednesday, June 30
Freedom Fest Celebration Postponed at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve

The Freedom Fest Celebration, planned for Friday, July 2 at Lake of the Woods in Mahomet, has been postponed.

 The Freedom Fest Volunteer Committee met today and agreed to postpone the July 2^nd fireworks event for the safety of festival-goers. Soggy conditions at Lake of the Woods, standing water in low lying areas of the preserve, and exceedingly high river levels do not afford the opportunity for the committee to hold a safe and enjoyable fireworks event. With more rain in the forecast, these conditions are expected to worsen rather than improve over the coming days.

The date of the rescheduled event will be announced soon. The Committee is reviewing the summer and early fall calendar for possible dates that pose few conflicts with other festivals, community events, or sports tournaments. As soon as a date has been selected, it will be widely publicized. Check www.ccfpd.org for more information. 

Join us July 2nd for Freedom Fest at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet, Illinois.  Music begins at 4 p.m.; and at 9 p.m., after a tribute to our service men and women, we Light Up The Lake with a spectacular fireworks display set to music. Admission is $2 per person, with children 5 and under free. Military persons with ID get in free. Expenses continue to increase, so additional contributions will be greatly appreciated.

Helpful Information

Unless we announce on this website or on our recorded message at 586-3360 that the event is canceled, it is still on.

The recommended viewing area for fireworks is next to Lake of the Woods Pavilion, near the Little Golden Gate Bridge. A number of people also sit on the peninsula on the other side of the Little Golden Gate Bridge. It is possible that the music will not be heard as easily on that side, although we do try, and the ground displays are not always visible from that area.

From 7 to 9:30 p.m., the main gate will be one-way for entering traffic only. If you want to exit during that time, you will need to leave the park via the Route 47 gate.

After the show, cars may exit from the main gate, peninsula gate or Route 47 gate. Please be patient. We will do our best to get you out of the preserve after the show in a timely, but safe manner. After the show, when exiting the main gate, cars in the right lane must turn right; cars in left lane must turn left and follow signs to Prairieview Road.

Please observe the blocked off areas near the firing line. We cannot shoot fireworks if anyone unauthorized is in the fallout area. This is a safety factor and a legal requirement and must be followed.

Sponsors

Over 4,500 people come out each year to enjoy the fireworks at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. This year’s event will include music, boat rentals and a fireworks show around 9pm.

We have several levels of sponsorship packages that include numerous benefits, that can help get your company’s name out to this crowd. Our packages range from the $25 “Sparkler” level to the $700 “Grand Finale” level. There is a level for any who would like to help us celebrate our freedom. For further details on the levels and how to submit your sponsorship donation, please see our sponsorship form.