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- Meet the Artist
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Award-winning country duo Maddie & Tae headlines our free concert. Maddie & Tae took country radio by storm in 2013 with a brilliant counter to bro-county, the Platinum-selling smash, “Girl In A Country Song.” Longtime friends and collaborators, Maddie & Tae bring honest songwriting and tight harmonies to the stage. In 2022, Maddie & Tae took home Group/Duo Video of the Year (“Woman You Got”) at the CMT Music Awards and were nominated for Duo of the Year at the 59th ACM Awards in 2024.
Special guest Eric Paslay is a Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated songwriter, artist and performer. With five number one hits, including his smash lead single “Friday Night,” the country artist has earned numerous songwriter award nominations including Grammy’s Best Country Song, ACM’s Song of the Year (twice) and CMA’s Song of the Year.
Black Rhino Sound, the electrifying Texas DJ, returns this year to kick off the evening and energize the crowd from the Floor & Décor stage.
- Schedule of Events
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- Field Layout
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- Sponsorship Opportunities
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More than 20,000 people attended the 2024 Independence Celebration, making this event the single largest opportunity we offer our sponsors to reach the Fort Benning community. If you would like to learn more about sponsorship and advertising opportunities, email chaiane.d.jackson.naf@army.mil today!
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We will 50 different food vendors on the field with a variety of different foods. There is something for everyone! From Hawaiian, German Food, to good ole Southern fried chicken; Turkey Legs, Barbeque, Burgers, Hotdogs, and of course – all kinds of sweet treats: Ice Cream (real Italian Ice cream), Shaved Ice, Freeze-Dried candies, Funnel cakes, and more!
Food options coming soon.
- Become a Food Vendor
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We have thousands of mouths to feed, y'all! MWR is looking for Food Vendors who are interested in supporting our annual Independence Celebration on June 28! If you or someone you know would like to participate, contact Carolyn Shelton at carolyn.h.shelton.naf@army.mil. Be sure to include the name of your business, food menu, prices and insurance. Vendors who sign up to join us for Independence Day will also have the opportunity to come to other MWR-facilitated Special Events for THREE years!
- Facility Closures on June 28 In Support of Event
- Frequently Asked Question
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At Fort Benning, we celebrate Independence Day a little early! Our annual Independence Celebration, June 28, provides Soldiers, their families, and our surrounding community a safe environment to enjoy a free concert on the Floor & Decor stage, children’s activities and a fantastic fireworks show, sponsored by Russell County Commissioner!
The 2025 Fort Benning Independence Celebration, will also include a Headquarter Nissan Kids Zone, aerial demonstrations by the Silver Wings, 34-foot jump towers and a variety of food vendors.
The Maneuver Center of Excellence Band concludes the evening with a patriotic score choreographed to fireworks show.
The 2025 Fort Benning Independence Celebration starts at 4 p.m. on York & Gardner Fields, located on Eckel Avenue in front of McGinnis-Wickam Hall, Building 4. The public is invited to join our Soldiers and their families for a free concert, fireworks and more!
Thank you to our sponsors: our stage sponsor Floor & Decor, Russell County Commissioner Fireworks, Headquarter Nissan Kids Zone, Telemynd, First Command, Goodwill, Kinetic, USAA, Rivertown Subaru, Gary Sinise Foundation, Coke Cola Bottling Company and PMB Broadcasting.
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