Freedom Fest Draws Crowds to Castle Rock Ahead of Colorado Primary Election
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As Colorado voters head to the polls for Primary Election Day today, many politically engaged Coloradans spent the weekend gathering in Castle Rock for the inaugural Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Fest, a two-day event that brought together elected officials, media personalities, community members, and families for a variety of speakers, entertainment, and activities.
Held June 26th-27th at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, the festival was organized by Rocky Mountain Voice as part of celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary and Colorado's 150th anniversary. In addition to speaker sessions, the event featured live music, rodeo events, food vendors, workshops, family activities, and a drone show to conclude the weekend.
The event attracted a wide range of nationally recognized guests and Colorado leaders. Featured speakers included U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, television host Greg Gutfeld, U.S. Representatives Jeff Crank and Lauren Boebert, former journalist Lara Logan, radio host Lee Habeeb, television personality Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman, Tina Peters, and Nick Shirley. Country music performer Larry Gatlin headlined the Saturday evening gala, while additional speakers represented organizations, advocacy groups, law enforcement, and media outlets from across the country.
Festival programming was spread across multiple venues throughout the fairgrounds, including daytime keynote sessions, educational workshops, a "Back the Blue Bash," rodeo entertainment, and the Mountain Majesty Gala. Organizers described the event as an opportunity to bring together community members for conversation, entertainment, and civic engagement.
While the festival featured many political figures and commentators, it also served as one of the state's largest public gatherings in the days leading up to Colorado's June 30 primary election.
Today, Colorado voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots in the 2026 Primary Election. Ballots can be returned at county drop boxes or voters may vote in person at designated voter service and polling centers before polls close at 7 p.m. Election officials encourage anyone who has not yet voted to make a plan and participate in the democratic process.
Whether attending community events, following local issues, or casting a ballot, civic participation remains an important part of Colorado's election season. As the primary concludes today, the results will determine which candidates advance to the general election this fall.
