Freedom Festival
226 2nd. St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
319.365.8313


Buster's Beach Party

Kick it up a few notches Downtown at Buster's Tailgate & Beach Party with:
  • hot wings eating contest,
  • plenty of wings and BBQ vendors,
  • a Cornhole Game (bag toss) tournament,
  • recreational sand volleyball,
  • and great entertainment on Buster's stage.
The Gazette and KCRG-TV9 team will be onhand with a variety of fun activities.  The Z102.9 team will be onhand with their own brand of fun, as will the Verizon Wireless Street Team.

Looking for outstanding Hot Wings and BBQ on July 4th -- Check out Buster's Tailgate & Beach Party vendors.

  • Al & Irenes BBQ House
  • Austin Blues BBQ
  • Buliceks Deli & Brew
  • Famous Dave's BBQ
  • Papa Johns Pizza (Yes, they do have Wings)
  • Tic Toc
And on-stage it's:

  • Noon - 1 PM  60's/70's inspired music by David Nemeth
  • 1 PM - 2 PM  Calvary Boys
  • 2 PM - 4 PM  CR Talent Fest
  • 4 PM - 5 PM  Josh Ross
  • 5 PM - 6 PM  Sunday Afternoon
  • 6 PM - 7 PM  Mike Gillette
  • 8 PM - 9 PM  Cedar Rapids Municipal Band

Ready for a challenge?  Enter the Papa John's pizza eating contest or the Hot Wings eating contest.

  • 5 PM  Papa John's Pizza eating contest
  • 6 PM  Austin Blues Hot Wings eating contest
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