Freedom Fest shut down early this last Saturday night due to concerns about lightning. Co-Coordinator Bob Story said the closure occcurred at 9:15 p.m.. WEEE Entertainment stopped their carnival and then Freedom Fest officials made the decision to stop for the evening as well.
Story noted that the turnout in Heritage Park Friday night, July 4th, was one of the largest ever for the 4th, in the 3,000 to 5,000 range. Overall Freedom Fest went well with no major problems reported.