2026 Randolph Freedom Festival Schedule

Thursday July 9, Friday July 10 and Saturday July 11

The Randolph Kiwanis Club, in partnership with Randolph Township, is proud to announce the highly anticipated 2026 Randolph Freedom Festival, a vibrant celebration honoring our nation’s independence, community pride, and local traditions. The festival will take place on July 9-11, from 6pm – 11pm each evening at the County College of Morris in Randolph, NJ.

This year’s festival is full of patriotic festivities, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and community camaraderie.

Highlights include:
Parade: Starting at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 11th, featuring local marching bands, military units, floats, and community groups.

Food & 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 7pm – 10pm; 80’s Revolution on Friday night from 7pm – 10pm; and DJ Nick and the Jerseytones on Saturday night, playing all your favorites and synchronizing patriotic music 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. (Rain date will be July 12 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 benefiting a Randolph Youth Group for parking at CCM.

Please be aware that smoking and pets are not allowed on the CCM campus.
Anyone found violating these policies will be asked to leave the campus.

The complete schedule for the Randolph Freedom Festival follows:

Thursday, July 9
Freedom Festival
6pm – 11pm
Amusements, games, food, music, beer garden, and vendors
Bracelet Night! Ride the carnival rides all night for $30.
7pm – 10pm – Performing Live: Norton Smull Band

Friday, July 10
Freedom Festival
6pm – 11pm
Amusements, games, food, music, beer garden, and vendors
Bracelet Night! Ride the carnival rides all night for $30.
7pm – 10pm – Performing Live: 80’s Revolution

Saturday Morning, July 11
Randolph Kiwanis Freedom Parade steps off at 10am

Saturday Evening, July 11
Freedom Festival

6pm – 11pm
Amusements, games, food, music, beer garden, and vendors
7pm – 10pm – DJ Nick and the JerseyTones

Saturday July 11^th Fireworks
Begin at 9:45pm with synchronized music by DJ
The best show in Morris County!
$5 suggested donation per car for parking at CCM (donation will benefit a Randolph Youth Group)

The parade marches rain or shine, and will only be cancelled if there is an electrical storm.

RAINDATE information for EVENING FESTIVAL AND FIREWORKS
If the fireworks are cancelled on July 11, the rain date will be July 12.  If the Freedom Festival is cancelled on July 11, the rain date will be July 12 from 6pm – 11pm.  In the case of questionable weather, check www.randolphnj.org or www.randolphkiwanis.org

INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING?

If you are interested in being an festival exhibitor – grab an application here!

Want more detailed information about the Randolph Township Annual Freedom Festival?
Check out our FAQs here