The Independence Day Weekend is jam-packed with events and activities – Start off with Food Truck Friday at C&S Parking lot downtown Portales then finish up the day with Smoke on the Water in Clovis. A spectacular fireworks show over the water in Clovis.
Back to Portales, get ready to celebrate freedom, fun, and community at Freedom Fest 2025, happening Saturday, July 5th at Steve Loy Stadium Tail Gate Area! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon and evening packed with great food, live music, shopping, and an awe-inspiring lighted drone show to cap off the Holiday Weekend.
From afternoon to dark, Steve Loy tail gate area will be buzzing with activity. Food trucks will serve up a huge variety of tasty treats and refreshing drinks. Local vendors and artisans will offer a wide variety of goods – perfect for summer browsing. And of course, your favorite tunes will fill the air all day.
So, grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends and family, and kick back for a relaxing afternoon of summer family fun.
At 9:00 pm, prepare to be amazed by our Lighted Drone Show, a spectacular visual display lighting up the night sky in a breathtaking blend of color and choreography. According to Tillman Stevens, Freedom Fest Committee Chair, this show is going to leave you saying, “How do they even do that”? We are so excited to be able to bring this type of celebration of our freedom and community to Portales. Don’t miss it!”
