Libertyfest 2025

GARNETT, KS: The City of Garnett invites you to make plans now to attend Libertyfest on Saturday, June 28 at North Lake Garnett.

The City of Garnett presents Libertyfest on Saturday, June 28 at approximately 9:30 p.m. This event allows families to relax by the lake, cook out or picnic and enjoy time together. Camping is
available in designated areas by making reservations in advance through the Garnett Recreation Center, online- garnettrecreation.reckdesk.com, phone- 785-448-3023.

Music will begin at 5 p.m. with the Osawatomie Community Band, followed by Scipio Bottoms, a local favorite, who will play until the fireworks begin. Food trucks or civic organizations with concessions are invited to set up with no vendor fee, but insurance is required. We currently have signed up The BBQ Shack, Southern Eats, The Tasty Kernel, Kurt’s Ice Cream, Hope Anthem Church, Katie’s Kreations, Cotton Candy Creations, Amber’s Country Creations, and Flavor First Catering. We are excited to welcome vendors who haven’t experienced Garnett and Libertyfest!
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Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m., and this year’s show is provided by Victory Pyrotechnics and Special Effects. They recently visited North Lake Park and are excited to come to Garnett in June.

The rain date for this event of Sunday, June 29, 2025, has been established if there is a need to reschedule due to weather.

There is no admission charged for this event, but donations are what make Libertyfest possible. Donations will be accepted at the gate to help support this event. We thank EVERYONE who has donated over the years and helped keep this celebration going!

Businesses, organizations, families and individuals wanting to make contributions to Libertyfest prior to the event can do so by making checks payable to the “City of Garnett-Libertyfest” and
dropping the donations off at Garnett City Hall, 131 W. 5th Avenue or mailing to City of Garnett, 131 W. 5th Avenue, Garnett, KS, 66032. Questions can be addressed by calling 785-448-5496
Option 7 or by contacting the Department of Community Development at Garnett City Hall (email: [email protected]).

We look forward to seeing everyone there and again thank everyone who has donated, volunteered, or assisted in any way with this event. Special thanks to Brummel Farm Service for their donation of the trailer for the band each year, Osawatomie Community Band for their yearly participation, and to those who have already donated funds towards this year’s event! We will release a complete list of donors after the event. We appreciate you all!