INTEGRITY

COURAGE

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

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


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

RESPECT

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

HONOR

​​Freedom's Never Free

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 4th with the presentation of 2 American Flags flown during the event to a honored living Veteran and First Responder. Taps will be played by a single bugler to conclude the ceremony.


Freedom's Never Free is free to all and 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.

Freedom's Never Free 2023:


Thursday, November 2nd - Saturday November 4th


Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster Ohio

CHARACTER

LOYALTY

STRENGTH

What is Freedom's Never Free?

SELFLESSNESS

DUTY

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!!