Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival Offering Preferred Seating

One of the biggest events in Lawton is happening on Saturday, June 27, in celebration of America's 250th anniversary! The annual Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival will take place at the Fort Sill Polo Field, and you can now secure preferred seating for the best experience.

This year's Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival is hosted by Fort Sill Family MWR and the City of Lawton. Last month, the City of Lawton announced that the annual festival would take place at the Fort Sill Polo Field instead of Elmer Thomas Park due to construction in the park.

The festival will still feature its usual events, like live music, drone show, and professional fireworks. But new this year is a chance to upgrade your Freedom Festival experience with preferred seating.

Fort Sill Family MWR offering preferred seating for $25 to $50.

The Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival is free and open to the public. But the Fort Sill Family MWR is offering preferred seating that can be purchased for an elevated festival experience.

Preferred seating is available for $50 for ages 12 and older, and $25 for ages three to 11. Below are the perks that come with preferred seating:

Catered Meal
One Free Drink
Exclusive Bar Access
Preferred Parking
Reserved Seating With Great Views

Preferred seating for the annual Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival can be purchased online.

Freedom Festival attendees can get on Fort Sill without a visitors pass only at Key Gate on Saturday, June 27.

Those attending the Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival can enter without a visitors pass at Key Gate beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27. The venue and the preferred seating section will open at 5 p.m. All activities and live entertainment will begin at 6 p.m.

For more information about this year's annual Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival, visit the Fort Sill Family MWR official website.

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