Freedom Fest was created to bring the community together in celebration while also honoring and supporting our military families around 9/11 remembrance date.”

Edwin Adricula, Senior Vice President of United Heroes League

Tickets are $10 and available online at www.unitedheroesleague.org/freedomfest/, or they can be purchased at the gate.

United Heroes League
2800 Ravena Trl
Hastings, MN 55033
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HASTINGS — The United Heroes League is throwing its first-ever Freedom Fest on Saturday, September 13, and it is shaping up to be an evening where live music, good food, and small-town camaraderie come together for a bigger purpose. The festival will run from 4 to 9 p.m. at United Heroes League headquarters, located at 2800 Ravenna Trail in Hastings.
Edwin Adricula, Senior Vice President of United Heroes League, says the new tradition is about more than entertainment. “Freedom Fest was created to bring the community together in celebration while also honoring and supporting our military families around 9/11 remembrance date,” he said. “It’s about great music, good food, and fun activities, but most importantly, it raises awareness and funds to help military service members stay active in sports and reconnect with their families.”
The music lineup covers the entire evening. Singer-songwriter Taryn Jean opens the stage at 4 p.m., followed by Fistful of Ladies at 5:30 p.m. Headliner Tim Sigler Band will close out the night starting at 7 p.m., bringing high-energy country tunes to the festival crowd.
Festivalgoers will not go hungry. Local favorites School House Scoop, Ol’ Smoky BBQ, and Egg Roll Queen are rolling in to serve up everything from barbecue to ice cream. The variety of flavors is meant to give families a true taste of Hastings while they enjoy the show.
In addition to the music and food, Freedom Fest is adding extra fun for all ages. Line dancing instructors will be on hand, inviting both newcomers and seasoned dancers to join in. A mechanical bull will test balance and bravery, while other family-friendly activities will be spread across the grounds.
Tickets are $10 and available online at www.unitedheroesleague.org/freedomfest/, or they can be purchased at the gate. Seating is general admission, and festival organizers stress that it is first come, first served. “Seating is first come, first served, so the earlier you arrive, the better your spot,” Adricula said. “It’s a Bring Your Own Chair event, and we’ll also have designated areas for families to spread out with blankets or chairs.”
Every dollar raised will go back to United Heroes League programs, which provide sports equipment, experiences, and community support to military families. “All proceeds from Freedom Fest go directly to United Heroes League,” Adricula said. “Every dollar helps ensure service members and their families can play, grow, and thrive.”
Organizers are encouraging residents to bring their families, their friends, and their dancing shoes. With live music filling the September air, the smell of barbecue drifting across the field, and neighbors gathering together in support of those who serve, Freedom Fest is designed to feel both like a block party and a mission with meaning.
Adricula summed it up simply. “The festival is about coming together, sharing good times, and giving back.”