Ham Lake Freedom Festival

Signature Event

June 28, 2025 Ham Lake Lions Park

Celebrate freedom on the Saturday before the 4th in Ham Lake Lions Park at the Freedom Festival! Enjoy live music, Bingo presented by Ham Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Vendor and Craft Fair, Kiddie Tractor Pull presented by Ham Lake Lions, plenty of food and drink, plus fireworks, of course!

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Event Features:

Details subject to change as the event shapes up

3:00pm – Flag raising ceremony at the flagpole by the concession building.

3-10pm – Food, Desserts and Beverages available from our vendors

3-9pm – Business Expo and Artisan Maker’s Market (list of participating vendors and registration info below)

3-9pm – Many FREE Activities for Kids (and Adults)!

  • Firetruck, and Police Vehicles on Display
  • Inflatable Entertainment for all ages.
  • Robot Demonstrations by the Blaine HS Robotics Team!
  • Kids Obstacle course and Gymnastic Demonstrations by Jam Hops. Great for young children!
  • Archery Booth with Safe Foam Tipped Arrows for all ages! Provided by BSA Troops 3509/5509 out of Ham Lake
  • KidSight Eye Screening will be provided by the Ham Lake Lions Club. Have your child’s eyesight screened on the spot! If the camera detects a potential issue with the child’s eye health, we print out the results and provide the family with a referral to see an eye care provider. For more information on this program see www.lionskidsightusa.org
  • Festive glowsticks, light up spinners and fiber optic wands available at the Ham Lake Lions Club booth for purchase.
  • Airbrush tattoos and glitter tattoos available for a small price
    • Color Me Impressed – temporary airbrush tattoos and glitter tattoos

3-6pm – Bingo and Pull Tabs presented by Ham Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (lic. #02948)

3:30pm – Snake, Rattle & Roll with Snake Discovery! Join us for a 45-minute educational program followed by the opportunity to touch, meet and greet the reptiles.

5:00pm – Hot Dog Eating Contest!! Ham Lake Lions club is hosting a hot dog eating contest with a fun prize for the winner! No cost to participate but advance registration is required so we have enough hot dogs ready 🙂 If you wish to participate, sign up by June 16 via the registrtion button on this page.

6:00pm – 500 Free pulled pork sandwiches starting at the Route 65 food booth until they run out! Sponsored by Upper Midwest Athletic Construction, Inc.

7:30-10pm Live Music from Benjamin Raye and The Empire Players!

10pm  – FIREWORKS!

 
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