Lincoln's LARGEST Outdoor Music Festival ***FREE Parking and Admission!***
11:30 AM, Opening Ceremony, with Bill Chrastil Singing All 5 Service Songs
Bill has been a full time musician and entertainer. In addition to being a songwriter and producer, he is also an accomplished instrumentalist, playing the guitar, piano, bass guitar, drums and harmonica. Bill was inducted into the Nebraska and South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame.
Noon to 1:00 PM, Bill Chrastil (as Elvis)
Elvis tribute artist Bill Chrastil, is the the first of six music performers to take the stage, and delight you with his patriotic selections and Elvis hits at the 2022 Veterans Freedom Music Festival!
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Pinkertones
The Pinkertones are based in Lincoln, NE. Members are Doug Dickeson, Tony Hillhouse, Eric Johnson, and Gary Larsen. Their 'set list' includes songs from the 60's through current hits.
Cole Younger and the Renagades
A high energy group of performers, specializing in Country Classic, Rock, and Red Dirt 50s 60s Rock n Roll and Blues
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, McGovern String Band
Band members include Kelly McGovern (Guitar), Brian McGovern (Mandolin), Dave Morris (Bass), and Steve “Fuzzy” Blazek (Steel Guitar)
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, 3 Chords and a Cloud of Dust
Just friends making folksy, down-home, front porch kickin' good time music to help you smile. One member is Dave Rusk, a founder of the Veterans Freedom Music Festival.
5:00 PM, Closing Ceremony with taps by Kevin Murray
A fitting ending to the Veterans Freedom Music Festival...
How The Veterans Freedom Music Festival Started...
The Veterans Freedom Music Festival was the brain child of Terry Gillispie, from Lincoln Nebraska. In 2011, Terry asked Dave Rusk, a local radio executive and 'self-styled musician,' if he would play some music for the Veterans at the Lincoln VA hospital.
Dave played the first year, but both he and Terry saw an opportunity to turn the idea into something really meaningful for THE Lincoln community, and as a way to honor our Veterans. AND THEN...
They Made it Happen!
Dave and Terry along with a host of volunteers and donors came together and formed the Veterans Freedom Music Festival as a benefit for veterans.
The Festival has grown quickly and 2023 will be the 13th year. Top Bands in the area are featured, and the event has become 'Lincoln's Largest FREE Outdoor Music Festival.'
How YOU Can Help Support Our Veterans
Visitors are encouraged to bring canned goods as separate Free Will Donations. There will be a container to place those items.
The Veterans Freedom Music Festival Event is open to the Public and best of all, Admission is FREE!!
The Mission of the Veterans Freedom Music Festival
- The Mission of the Veterans Freedom Music Festival is to offer a free outdoor live music event to: Expose Veterans to the benefits and programs that are offered to them through the Veteran's Administration and the Veterans Advisory Group (VAG Lincoln).
- Give the public an opportunity to say to our Veterans, "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!"
A BIG Thank You to Our 2022 Sponsors! (listed alphabetically
Alpha Media
Lincoln Lodge #80
Lincoln Lodge #80
Alpha Media of Lincoln Alpha Media of Lincoln is part of Alpha Media LLC, a radio broadcasting company based in Portland, Oregon, and led by Bob Proffitt. The group does business under the Alpha Media name. It was formed from the merger of Alpha Broadcasting, L&L Broadcasting, and Main Line Broadcasting on July 1, 2014.
Lincoln Lodge #80
Lincoln Lodge #80
Lincoln Lodge #80
Lincoln Lodge #80 is just one of the Elks Lodges which bring so much more to their communities than just a building, golf course or pool. They are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up. Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, meet the needs of today’s veterans, and improve the quality of life.
Monolith
Sandhills Global
Sandhills Global
Monolith Materials vision is to be the world’s leading Clean Hydrogen and clean materials company. By developing methane pyrolysis technology that can be produced on a commercial scale, Monolith is the only manufacturer in the world that can offer zero-emission, low-cost Clean Hydrogen and high-value carbon black. As you can see below, Monolith’s journey has been exciting!
Sandhills Global
Sandhills Global
Sandhills Global
Sandhills Global is a privately held American information processing company that produces a diverse range of products and services from well-established trade publications and websites to hosted technology services.