Freedom Fest announces 2026 headliner

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau Veterans Home Foundation has announced the 2026 Freedom Fest headliner.

Country artist Bayker Blankenship will headline the 3rd annual Veterans Home Freedom Fest, June 6, 2026.

The 2026 event will be held in the parking lot of Century Casino, and will have a Kids Zone, vendors, food trucks, entertainment and more.

All proceeds from Freedom Fest go to benefit local veterans and the Cape Girardeau Veterans Home Foundation.

Gates open at 2:30pm with the first band taking the stage at 3:00 pm.

Bayker Blankenship will take the stage at 8:00 pm and the event will close out with fireworks around 9:45pm.

Tickets can be purchased at freedomfestcape.com.

General admission tickets are $40 each and Freedom Elite tickets that include premier seating and food and drink are $150 each.

For more information call 573-986-4040 or email MVHFoundation@gmail.com.