Orange County to host Freedom Fest Fireworks show on July 21

GOSHEN — Orange County’s 2018 Freedom Fest fireworks show will be held Saturday, July 21, at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery.
Gates will open at 4 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at dusk. Approximately 4,000 spectators attended last year’s Freedom Fest.
“Freedom Fest has become a very popular event and I hope to see an even bigger crowd there to enjoy it,” County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus said in the press release detailing the event. “Freedom Fest provides an opportunity for the entire community to come together to celebrate our country and our veterans who serve and protect it.”
Orange County has partnered with the Committee for the Families of War Veterans to bring the show to residents. The Committee for the Families of War Veterans is a non-partisan, 501c3 not-for-profit organization that was founded in 2007 to raise funds for returning veterans, current soldiers as well as soldiers wounded in combat and their families.
Essentials• Renowned rock/country band The Black Dirt Bandits from Pine Island will headline the entertainment at the event. The Bandits have opened for the Charlie Daniels Band, Rodney Atkins and Craig Campbell.
• Popular local band New York Swing Exchange will also perform at Freedom Fest.
• Residents can purchase food and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) from vendors throughout the evening or bring their own (no glass or bottles permitted).
• Vendor spaces (10x10) are available.
For more information or to reserve a spot, contact John Tkazyik at jtkazyik@orangecountygov.com.