​​Freedom's Never Free (FNF) is an annual appreciation celebration honoring our Veterans, Military, First Responders, and their families.

Those in attendance will enjoy various activities including a Flag Retirement Ceremony, Missing Man Table, Traveling Memorial, informational and vendor tables and displays, guest speakers, and more!


This event is FREE and all are welcome to join us in showing appreciation for all those who have and continue to server our great nation.


Additionally, Freedom's Never Free will send a donation to Tunnels To Towers (T2T.

What is Freedom's Never Free?

Freedom's Never Free 2024:


Thursday, October 31st - Saturday November 2nd


Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster Ohio

DUTY

SELFLESSNESS

STRENGTH

Attendees are encouraged to bring their worn and tattered American Flags to be properly retired.

Freedom's Never Free is in honor of the brave men and women who choose to serve our country and pay the cost of freedom proudly and without complaint. These brave men and women did so while displaying honor, integrity, strength, selflessness, character, loyalty, courage, respect, and an unwavering sense of duty.

Highlights of Freedom's Never Free includes a Veterans Pinning Ceremony, USO Dance, Flag Retirement Ceremony, and more. 


Freedom's Never Free will conclude with an appreciation ceremony on November 2nd with the presentation of 2 American Flags flown during the event to an honored living Veteran and First Responder. Taps will be played by a single bugler each evening of the event and to conclude the ceremony at 6 p.m.


We encourage those who have and are currently serving, to join us and allow us to recognize you.  


We encourage civilians to join us and take this opportunity to personally thank those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom and the freedom of many around the world.

CHARACTER

​​Freedom's Never Free

HONOR

LOYALTY

COURAGE

RESPECT

SSgt John J. Ignash, U.S. Army, Korean and Vietnam Veteran, once said,

"Freedom IS free for those who have never served," and their sacrifice carries over to their families. 

                              How true!!


INTEGRITY