Great Texas Freedom Fest

Great Texas Freedom Fest

The Great Texas Freedom Fest scheduled for April 2025

Community members will have the opportunity to explore Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston at the Great Texas Freedom Fest on April 12 from 3-9:30 p.m.  The installation will open its gates to the public for this event, free to all who attend. The theme is “United in Service,” and the open house will feature live music, food trucks, museum tours, military demonstrations, and family activities.

The activities will include:

  • Science, technology, engineering, and math activities
  • Interactive military displays and demonstrations
  • Youth crafts, games and inflatables
  • Fitness challenges
  • Petting zoo
  • Resource and recruiting organizations
  • Fly overs
  • Axe throwing trailer
  • Music performances featuring the Air Force’s “Band of the West,” the 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own” and the “Spazmatics”
  • A fireworks finale will be brought to you by HEB

 

Food trucks:

  • Hamburgers and hotdogs
  • Mexican street food
  • BBQ
  • Pizza
  • Jamaican
  • Cheese steaks
  • Thai food
  • Ice cream, shaved ice, cheese cake, kettle corn
  • AND MORE!!!

Shopping vendors:

  • Scented wax melts
  • Jewelry
  • Freeze dried candy
  • Baked goods
  • Custom engraved tumblers
  • Wooden crafts
  • Embroidered items
  • Crocheted goods
  • AND MORE!!!!

MWR Elements of the Great Texas Freedom Fest are sponsored in part by HEB, IHG, T-Mobile, UMortgage, USAA, Security Services Federal Credit Union, Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union and Silver Eagle. No federal endorsement of sponsors intended.

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The public should enter JBSA-Fort Sam Houston through Harry Wurzbach Road. Department of Defense ID cardholders should use the Walters or New Braunfels gates. Visitors should be aware that weapons of any kind, outside food and drinks, and coolers are prohibited, and all bags will be searched. Please leave pets at home, except for service animals.

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Sponsoring the 2024 Great Texas Freedom Fest MWR Elements

Through sponsorship with the 502d Force Support Squadron, the Great Texas Freedom Fest allows businesses to get their company’s name in front of consumers, expand their brand loyalty, and grow their business! In addition, the Great Texas Freedom Fest allows them to directly interact with the military and civilian community to solidify their partnerships and support of Joint Base San Antonio and our military family. Sponsorship is an exchange of value for promotional opportunities and is a smart decision that should be part of your company’s marketing and advertising plan and budget. Let us help you reach your goals and become a sponsor of the MWR elements of the Great Texas Freedom Fest. Click here to view Sponsorship Opportunities with Joint Base San Antonio.

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