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(KAIR) -- As a way to honor military veterans and raise awareness for veterans’ programs, a weekend of events and music, featuring some big names, is coming to Leavenworth Friday & Saturday.
It kicks off Friday evening at six with a bike show and salute showdown at 10th Avenue Park.
The first annual Freedomfest concert will run from two until nine Saturday.
Volunteer Coordinator Lisa Smelserkramer says the idea for the event came from two military wives.
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She says all funds raised from the event will go towards benefit veterans programs through the American Legion.
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Concert acts are headlined by Clay Walker, Aaron Tippin and the Marshall Tucker Band.
All veterans and active duty soldiers with proper ID will be admitted for free and tickets are 30 dollars for the general public.
More information is available at www.kansasfreedomfest.com.
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