Freedom Fest featuring Kid Rock canceled over low VIP ticket sales

Published September 23, 2026 9:11am ET | Updated September 23, 2026 11:09am ET



A conservative festival featuring MAGA rockstar Kid Rock was canceled after it sold only six VIP tickets.

Patriots Day Freedom Fest was scheduled for Saturday. The event was supposed to take place in northern Kentucky near Cincinnati.

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