Ham Lake Freedom Festival

Details subject to change as the event shapes up

3:00pm – Flag raising ceremony at the flagpole near the concession building. Presented by BSA Troops 3509/5509 in Ham Lake.

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)

3-11pm – ATM on site located near the flagpole end of the pavilion

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

• • Firetruck, and Police Vehicles on Display
  • • Facepainting and Kid’s Waterball hosted by the Fire Rescue Foundation of Ham Lake
  • Inflatable Entertainment for all ages
  • Robot Demonstrations by the Blaine HS Robotics Team! Located on the basketball court.
  • 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, glitter tattoos, henna tattoos available for a small price
  • • Color Me Impressed – temporary airbrush tattoos and glitter tattoos
    • Henna by Ashley – Henna tattoos and DIY henna kits

3-6pm – Bingo and Pull Tabs presented by Ham Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (lic. #02948) – ASL Interpretation provided for this event by Bridge Interpreting Partners!

3:30pm – TBD

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 registration 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! ** in the event the weather looks questionable, we will start the fireworks at 9:30!