LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - <\/p>\n
Organizers of Freedom Fest unveiled the musical lineups for this years event. <\/p>\n
Heart and Phillip Phillips, the winner of the 11th season of American Idol, will perform on Saturday, July 18 at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. \"The Remainders\" will also perform. <\/p>\n
This will be the eighth year of the event, which benefits veterans causes in Wisconsin, including raising money for area veterans attending college. <\/p>\n
Organizers said they are happy with the size of Freedom Fest. <\/p>\n
I don't want to get it where it's so large where you really lose the meaning of the event,\" said LHI Founder and CEO Don Weber. \"It's a special festival to honor special families and people.\" <\/p>\n
In between the headline acts, scholarship recipients will be recognized and Weber will give a moving tribute to Wisconsins Fallen Heroes, the men and women who have given their lives in service to the U.S. Military. <\/p>\n
So far the event has raised nearly $400,000 and awarded $118,000 in scholarships for returning service members pursuing an education at a University of Wisconsin System institution. <\/p>\n
Organizers hope to avoid any inclement weather this year. Last year's event, which was held on Father's Day weekend, was stopped halfway because of storms in the area. <\/p>\n
Tickers will be available starting May 1 at area Festival Foods stores and on the Freedom Fest website, http:\/\/www.freedomfestlacrosse.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Originally posted here: <\/p>\n Freedom Fest in La Crosse unveils musical lineup<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Organizers of Freedom Fest unveiled the musical lineups for this years event Continue reading