Join us July 2nd!

Join us for the 1^st Annual WAAM Freedom Festival, celebrating our nation's independence
and WAAM's new local ownership. Mark it on your calendar right now:

With great live music throughout the afternoon and fireworks at night, it's a day of fun you won't want to miss. WAAM personalities and other speakers will also bring "fourth" the American spirit!

Directions

Get to the WAAM Freedom Festival! Take U.S. 23 to Whitmore Lake exit 53. Turn on to Main Street and head south toward downtown. The WAAM Freedom Festival is approximately 1/8 mile down from the exit on the right side of the road (opposite the lake), right next to the Post Office. Follow this link to get directions via Google Maps.

Entertainment

The Hillrays kick off the WAAM Freedom Fest with all-American roots bluegrass. Then it's The Bluescasters keepin' you rockin' throughout the evening with special guests: The Witch Doctors, Al Jacquez and Chef Chris!

The Hillrays

The Bluescasters

The Witch Doctors

Al Jacquez

Chef Chris

Food & Beverage

No freedom fest would be complete without good food, and WAAM's festival is no exception. You'll be able to choose from a wide variety of food, including BBQ, Chicago-style dogs, gourmet pizza and more! The Whitmore Lake Kiwanis Club beer tent will also be on hand to quench any thirst!

* Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.

Speakers

Along with rockin' music, delicious food and good company, the WAAM Freedom Festival is proud to bring you the following speakers:

Elder Dr. Levon R. Yuille

Elder Dr. Levon R. Yuille has been the Pastor of The Bible Church in Ypsilanti, Michigan for over thirty years. Along with his work in the ministry, he hosts Joshua's Trail on WAAM Talk 1600 Saturdays from 4-6pm.

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Matt Clark

Matt is one of the youngest talk radio personalities on the air today, offering a different perspective on the events and topics that surround us. Matt hosts the Clarkcast, heard currently Saturdays from 6-8pm, and moving to Sundays 1-3pm on WAAM Talk 1600.
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Dr. Dave Janda

David Janda, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon, Director and founder of the Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine, based here in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dave also hosts Operation Freedom on WAAM Talk 1600, Sundays from 3-5pm.

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State Senator Patrick Colbeck

Currently serving Michigan's 7th District, Patrick also has more than 20 years of professional experience spanning a wide variety of industries including Aerospace, Defense, Pharmaceuticals, Health care, Telecommunications, Automotive, Information Technology, and Financial Services.

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Thayrone X

Thayrone has long been known as the host of the nationally syndicated music program, The Bone Conduction Music Show, heard Sunday nights on WAAM Talk 1600 and is host of On The Edge with Thayrone, weekdays 4-6pm.

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U.S. Congressman Thaddeus McCotter

A life-long resident of southeast Michigan, Thad currently serves Michigan's 11^th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Thad is a frequent guest on the FOX News Channel's Red Eye and will also be taking the stage to show off his musical talents!

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Admission

Parking is $10 per vehicle and includes one free admission. Additional adults are $10 for entry into the WAAM Freedom Festival, and attendees 16 and younger are FREE!