Fire & Freedom Festival - July 5, 2026
Fire & Freedom Festival - July 5, 2026
July 5, 2026

Fire & Freedom Festival

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Honoring 250 Years of American Courage and Service

Step back in time and join us for a Fire & Freedom Festival honoring the dedication of our Veterans while celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's founding.

  • Veteran Torch Relay 
  • Reenactments
  • Carriage Rides 
  • Workshops
  • Live Entertainments
  • Sing-Alongs 
  • Vendors
  • Children's Games & Activities
  • Arts and Crafts

The day begins at 9:00 AM with a ceremonial Veteran Torch Relay departing from Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park. The torch will travel through several community checkpoints by along the route, carried forward as a symbol of the enduring flame of liberty first ignited during the American Revolution.

From 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, the grounds will transform into a lively Revolutionary-era celebration featuring:

  • Historical reenactments 
  • Live entertainment and music 
  • Artisan crafts and colonial trades 
  • Educational demonstrations and workshops 
  • Food vendors and family activities

The Patriots Table: An Evening Period- Inspired Dinner

As the afternoon festivities conclude, the celebration continues with an optional ticketed period-inspired dinner. Gather for an evening meal inspired by the flavors and traditions of
the Revolutionary era, bringing the day's tribute to liberty to a memorable close. Tickets are available now!

For information contact [email protected].

Admission

Admission to Festival Grounds is Free .
Costs only apply to dinner services, food, and beverage purchases.
Location Haley Manision at the Inn at Mystic

3 Williams Ave.
Mystic CT, 06355

Times
Torch Relay starts at 9 a.m. arrives at 12 p.m festival grounds.
Festival 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
1st Dinner Buffet Seating 4:30 p.m
2nd Dinner Buffet Seating 6:30 p.m.