Red, White, and Boom Fest!

Sequence of Events*

• 3 pm - Doors Open
• 4:30 pm - 82nd Rock Band in concert
• 5:00 pm - All Veteran Parachute Team
• 5:32 pm - Flag Ceremony
• 6:00 pm - Concert (artist announcement coming soon!)
• 7:10 pm - Concert (artist announcement coming soon!)
• 8:30 pm - Concert (artist announcement coming soon!)
• Fireworks immediately following the last artist's performance 

* Schedule subject to change

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Join us for the Red, White, and Boom Fest as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America! We will have not one, not two, but THREE artists plus the 82nd Rock Band to celebrate with us! There will be music for everyone to enjoy! In addition to our musical guests, there will be the popular flag ceremony, food and beverage and, of course, fireworks!

Pets, glass bottles, and BBQ grills are not allowed. View the full list of prohibited items (.pdf).

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early due to heavy traffic flow. The event is free and open to the public.

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Musical Guests

Artist announcements coming soon!

Event Layout, Parking and Vendor Menus

• Event Layout (.pdf)
• Parking Map (.pdf)
• Vendor Menus (.pdf)

General FAQs/Information

• There will be ATMs located on the Main Post Parade Field.
   
• Event is open to the public.
   
• If you do not have a valid Department of War ID card, then you must obtain a pass for installation access with a Real ID compliant driver’s license or State ID for the Red, White and Boom Fest.  Every individual in the vehicle over 18 years of age must have a military ID or a pass.
   
• Event access may be obtained online through pre-registration (using a valid driver’s license or state ID) or in person at the All-American Visitor Center on the All-American Expressway.
   

• Pre-register online (event link coming soon!)

• Access Fort Bragg through designated gates:

  • All American Main Gate

  • R. Miller

  • Long Street

  • Chicken Road

  • All vehicles and persons are subject to be searched.

• Every individual in the vehicle over 18 years of age must have a military ID or a pass.

• You are encouraged to obtain your gate access pass prior to June 27th. If you do not have a pass on the day of the event, you will need to obtain a pass at the All-American Visitor Center but expect long lines and delays.

• Q: What time can I set up my tent/blanket?
  A: No one will be allowed to access/set-up on the parade field until 3 pm. Please keep in mind that staff will be unable to watch your belongings. Also, tents are only allowed in the designated tent area; space is limited.

• Q: I am a food vendor, how can I participate in this event?
  A: We are no longer accepting applications.

• Q: What are the prohibited and allowed items at this event?
  A: View the Prohibited Items List (.pdf)
   

• Q: Can I bring ice and/or a cooler onto the Main Post Parade Field?
  A: Yes

Tent City FAQs/Information

• Tent City registration coming soon. 

• Q: Do you have to be a DoW ID Cardholder to rent a space?
  A: Yes, you will have to verify your DoW ID at check-in.
   
• Q: How many spaces can I reserve?
  A: There is a limit of 2 per DoW ID Cardholder
   
• Q: If something comes up and I can't make it, can I get a refund?
  A: No refunds will be issued for tent sites.
• Q: If I can't make the event, can I transfer my tent site?

       A: No, the purchase of a tent site is nontransferable. 

• Q: What time can I check-in and set up my tent?
  A: Check-in will start when the Parade Field opens.
   
• Q: What size of tent can I set up?
  A: The space reserved will allow for one 10'x10' tent or smaller.
   
• Q: What am I allowed to bring to my tent space?
  A: Please see the prohibited items lists above, in the section titled "General FAQs/Information".
   
• Q: What are some suggested items that I should bring?
  A: Bring enough stakes to secure your tent. We have had wind gusts at past events.
   
• Tent City spaces are not vendor spaces. Anyone using these spaces to vend or promote any type of goods will be turned into the MPs and charged with the misuse of government property for personal gain.

Current Sponsors

 

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