The popular West Salem Freedom Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday (June 29 -30, 2024). This annual event is organized by the Volunteer Firemen’s Association of West Salem and is known for having one of the best fireworks displays in the area!
The Celebration kicks off with Breakfast at the West Salem Fire House, and a 5K Run/Walk. Checkout the Village Wide Yard Sales during the day, and the Food Vendors at Centennial Park. End the day by enjoying the Music and Fireworks at Centennial Park.
On Sunday the fun continues at the Village Square. There will be a Community Worship Service, followed by lunch at the Firehouse which is being catered by the Smokin’ Pig restaurant. Be sure to stop by the Car and Truck Show from 11:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., and the Corn Hole Tournament beginning at Noon.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 29th
- 6:00 A.M Breakfast at the Firehouse
- 7:00 A.M – ? Village Wide Yard Sale
- 7:00 A.M. 5k Run/Walk at First Christian Church
- 10:00 A.M. Wiffle Ball Tournament at Centennial Park
- 11:00 A.M. – ? Food Vendors at Centennial Park
- 6:00 P.M. DJ Music at Centennial Park
- Dusk Fireworks at Centennial Park
Sunday, June 30th
- 10:00 A.M. Community Worship Service at the Village Square
- 11:30 A.M – Lunch at the Firehouse – The Smokin’ Pig
- 11:30 A.M – 4:30 pm Car & Truck Show at the Village Square
- Noon Corn Hole Tournament at the Village Square
- 4:30 P.M. 50/50 Raffle
Festival Venues
The Village Square & Fire House – 106 E. South Street, West Salem, IL.
(Saturday – Breakfast, Sunday-All Events)
Centennial Park – 400 Boundary Street, West Salem, IL
(Saturday – Fireworks and food vendors)
The First Christian Church – 209 West Church Street, West Salem, IL
(Saturday – 5k Run/Walk)