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SubscribeThe Randolph Kiwanis Club is proud to announce the highly anticipated 2026 Randolph Freedom Festival, a patriotic celebration honoring our nation’s independence, community pride, and local traditions. The festival will take place July 9 to 11, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. each evening at County College of Morris, located at 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ.
This year’s festival also celebrates the 250th anniversary of America and is full of patriotic festivities, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Highlights include:
- Parade: Starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, featuring local marching bands, military units, floats, and community groups. Our Grand Marshals will be our voluntary emergency responders, the Randolph Rescue Squad and the Randolph Fire Department.
- Food and Crafts Vendors: A variety of food trucks, local artisans, and craft booths will be available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening, along with our Beer Garden. Patrons 21 years of age or older can sample from traditional brews, red and white wine, and hard seltzers.
- Live Performances: Enjoy live performances by the Norton Smull Band on Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and 80s Revolution on Friday night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Saturday night, we have a special guest performance by the 78th Army Band from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This will include multiple ensembles throughout the evening, from the rock energy of Checkmate, to the Latin rhythms of Liberty Vibes, the punk edge of 9×9, and the patriotic music of their concert band. There will be something for everyone to enjoy. We round out the night with DJ Nick and the Jerseytones from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. with music synchronized to the fireworks.
- Kids’ Area: Rides and games designed for children of all ages.
- Fireworks Display: The spectacular fireworks show will be on Saturday night, July 11, at 9:45 p.m., lighting up the night sky in a patriotic finale. The rain date is Monday, July 13 if needed.
The Randolph Freedom Festival is organized by the Randolph Kiwanis Club in cooperation with Randolph Township and supported by local businesses and volunteers. It serves as a heartfelt tribute to our nation’s history and an opportunity to connect and celebrate as a community.
Admission is free for all attendees. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and their patriotic spirit for the fireworks. There is a $5 per car donation for parking at CCM.
For more information, including a full schedule of events and vendor details, visit randolphkiwanis.org or contact the Randolph Township Parks and Recreation Department at 973-989-7081.
Come join the fun with carnival rides, games, food, the beer garden and vendors, as we celebrate freedom, unity, and the enduring spirit of Randolph.
Planning around the rest of the season? Our guide to carnivals and firemen’s fairs in Morris County lists every midway in the county from May through Labor Day.
