Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

More than just a three-week festival, the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is a non-profit organization who works year-round to plan safe, family-friendly, and low or no-cost events for the community!

Dock Dogs: Family Fun Day

The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is looking forward to MULTIPLE days of Dock Dogs (a series of competitive dog jumping events held around the world each year). Dock Dogs consists of three main aquatic events: big air, extreme vertical, and speed retrieval.

FREE with 2023 Freedom Festival button! Buttons will be available at the door ($10 per person-kids 5 and under FREE). Sunday is also Family Fun Day! Join us between 11 – 2 PM for pet-friendly vendors and freebies from sponsors! Includes adoptable dogs from Last Hope Animal Rescue and the first 100 kids (12 and under) through the door get a grab bag with freebies! Mediacom will also be on site recording the finales to replay on Mediacom MC22!

Schedule:
Big Air WAVE # 12 – 9:00 am
Big Air WAVE # 13 – 11:00 pm
Speed Retrieve (All in one Finals) – 1:30 pm
Big Air Finals start at 3:30 pm
(Pro, Semi-Pro, Contender & Amateur Finals)

Returning to Kingston Stadium (North Fields), come join us for some exciting competition! Dock Dogs is the perfect event for both human and canine! As seen on ESPN, ABC, and Outdoor Channel, Dock Dogs has evolved to the fastest growing sport for our four legged friends.

DOGS ARE WELCOME but require following these rules:
1. All dogs must be accompanied by an adult (18 and over)
2. Owners must clean up after their dogs
3. Dogs must have their rabies shot and shot ID to attend
4. Dogs must be good around other dogs and/or crowds.
5. We will have doggie pools available, but if it’s hot, think first about how your dog will handle the heat!