Events

Miss & Mr. Firecracker Pageant – Registration is Now Closed

When:  Wednesday, June 19, 2024 – 6:00 PM

Location:  Memorial Park Bandshell (rain: The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix)

Sponsored by:  A+ Entertains, & Kay Marie Photography 

• Little Miss & Mr. Ages 5 – 8 Years old

• Junior Miss & Mr. Ages 9 – 12 Years old

• Miss & Mr. Firecracker 13 – 16 Years old

Firecracker Pageant Information & Registration Form

• Each contestant must have an East Jordan, MI Address or attend East Jordan Public School
• Entry Fee for Little Miss and Mr. will be $25.00
• Entry Fee for Junior Miss and Mr. & Miss and Mr. will be $50.00
• Entry Fee does cover their contestant T-shirt for opening number
• Application will be able to be filled out and submitted to the Freedom Festival Board through the Website as well as mailed out if need be. They are first come first serve and then a waiting list in case someone drops out or cannot make it

Contestant will be in the Youth Parade, Grand Parade and also helping with events throughout the festival and at helping at Chamber events in 2024!

There will be 3 categories;

1. Patriotic Wear
2. Formal Wear (This can be simple or elaborate)
   • Mr. Contestants: khakis and a dress shirt and tie to a suit
   • Miss Contestants: A nice dress with heels
3. Q&A (Age appropriate for their division)

Prizes will be a Crown, Sash, and Flowers for each division winner. Plus a goodie bag for the remaining contestants.

If there are any questions, Dale Henning can be reached at 231-350-2954 (Cell) or littlemissfirecrackerej@gmail.com .

Outdoor Movie

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Dusk (around 9:30 PM)

Movie: Migration

Sponsored by:  Charlevoix State Bank and Bill, Shannon, Marcy, & Janice

Grab a blanket, a lawn chair, family, friends, neighbors or co-workers, and head to the Adult Softball Field (across from Marty’s Dairy Grille) to enjoy a FREE outdoor movie – PG rated.  Come down early, stake your ground, and have some fun.

Movie will begin at sundown (around 9:30 pm) and will be shown under the stars on a huge, inflatable screen with a state-of-the-art projection and sound system. The movie is free and family-friendly.

Kid’s Entertainment

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Memorial Park Bandshell – 7:00 PM

Gordon Russ and his Fun Comedy Magic Show

Sponsored by:  Burnette Foods Inc. and T & R Yamaha

Carnival

Thursday, June 20, 2024 – June 22, 2024 

• Thursday, June 20th 5 – 10 PM
• Friday, June 21st 12 – 10 PM
• Saturday, June 22nd Noon – 11 PM

Block Party

Theme: Salute Old Glory

Friday, June 21, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM –  Memorial Park, Spring Street & Harbor Parking Lot

Sponsored By: Mobile Marine Inc.

The Friday Night Block Party in downtown East Jordan. Friday, June 21, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM will be an event to remember. There will be Live Music, Food, Games, Prizes and lots more. This is a chance for our local Clubs, Groups, Organizations and Churches to set up a booth and make some money. There is no charge for a booth space for our non-profits. It’s a great time to come downtown and meet up with friends, old and new for a great night of fun.

View Block Party Rules and Registration.

Youth Parade

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM 

Sponsored By: Monarch Family Chiropractic and Louis Drapeau Concrete

This year the theme will be “Red, White, and Blue You!”. Build a float, decorate your bike or wagon, dress up in costume and join the fun. The Parade will begin at Sportmans Park turn right on Bridge Street and then turn left on Spring Street and end at Memorial Park.  Awards and refreshments immediately following the parade in Memorial  Park.

View Youth Parade Rules and Registration.

Button Drawing

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 PM

Purchase your commemorative East Jordan Freedom Festival Button to be entered for a chance to win one of NINE fabulous prizes, plus one very special, once-in-a-lifetime chance to set off the secular Freedom Festival Fireworks display on Saturday night. Button drawings will be held on the hour during the Friday Night Block Party on the Bandshell in Memorial Park, Friday, June 22, 2024. Drawings will be at 7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 PM. (Must be present to win) Your Festival Button will also be good for a money-saving special at participating East Jordan locations. Festival Buttons will be on sale at several East Jordan locations prior to the festival and will also be sold at the Friday Night Block Party while supplies last.

Corn Hole Tournament

Friday, June 21, 2024 

Check in – 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Start Time – 6:00 PM

Sponsored By: Marty’s on Main Street & Hejka & Son’s Construction

The East Jordan Freedom Festival Corn Hole Tournament will be on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Memorial Park. The entry fee is $50 per team, two players are allowed per team. Only 20 teams are allowed. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. More details to be finalized.

THIS IS A DOUBLE ELMINATION TOURNAMENT

Scan the QR Code below to Download App and Register

View Corn Hole Tournament Teams

3-On-3 Basketball Tournament

Saturday, June 22, 2024 – Player Check-in 8:00 AM

Sponsored by: Buffman & Sons Excavating LLC

This tournament is an excellent way for both boys’ and girls’ teams to have fun playing 3 – on – 3 basketball in a friendly yet competitive environment. Divisions are determined by the grade students just completed, based on the oldest player.

View 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Rules and Registration. – *** Registration is NOW CLOSED ***

Kid’s Events in Memorial Park

Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Memorial Park

Sponsored by: Okkonen Construction, The Inner Structure, Spartan Nash – Family Fare, and Truestream, powered by Greak Lakes

Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Tattoo Booth, Fairy Hair, Megan the Balloon Artist, and more.

Grand Parade

Saturday, June 22, 2024 

THEME: “Salute Old Glory”

Sponsored by: Gill Roys Hardware

If it’s Floats, Beauty Queens, Fire Trucks, Bands and Fun you’re looking for then the Freedom Festival Grand Parade is the place for you. Come out and enjoy the parade celebrating with the theme of Salute Old Glory. The Grand Parade will be led by the Color Guard.

View Grand Parade Rules and Registration.

Grand Festival Raffle

Saturday, June 22, 2024 – 8:15 PM

Sponsored by BA Accounting LLC

If you’re feeling lucky, be sure to get your Grand Festival Raffle ticket for your chance to win one of 10 $100 cash prizes or the Grand Prize of $1,000.00 in cash. Tickets will be on sale during the festival at the Freedom Festival Information Booth or from any Festival Board Member. Tickets are $10.00 each and the drawing will be held in Memorial Park on Saturday, just before the band takes the stage. You do not need to be present to win.

Fabulous Fireworks

Saturday, June 22, 2024 – Dusk

No festival would be complete without a grand finale of Fabulous Fireworks and the East Jordan Freedom Festival has just that. Launched from a barge in the middle of the Beautiful South Arm of Lake Charlevoix and synchronized to music, you won’t soon forget this fireworks display. The best viewing location is downtown East Jordan in Memorial Park, The Marina Docks, The Old Boat Launch and Bridge Area. Memorial Park will also be the best location to hear the music that will accompany the beautiful fireworks display. You won’t want to miss this perfect ending to a wonderful day at the East Jordan Freedom Festival. RAIN DATE – SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2024

Freedom Lovers Breakfast

Sunday, June 23, 2024 – 7:00 AM – Noon

Join the East Jordan Trailblazers as they celebrate Freedom with “The Works” Breakfast. Held at the Trailblazers Clubhouse on Mt. Bliss Road in East Jordan. The Works – Adults $10, Children $6

Weekend Entertainment

Friday Night Entertainment is Derailed

Friday Night Entertainment Sponsors: East Jordan Plastics Inc., Cosling Czubak, & Rainey’s Landscape LLC

Saturday Night Entertainment from 6-8 pm is Shuvlhed

Saturday Night Entertainment from 8:15 pm – dusk is Tom Zipp and the Bullpen

Saturday Night Entertainment Sponsors: BC Pizza, Bingham Well Drilling, FO Barden & Sons, Save A Lot, Hildee’s Auto, and Olstrom Excavating