On June thirteenth, the center of Arizona’s cowboy nation will turn out to be the point of interest of nationwide delight. Queen Creek is about to host a robust tribute to the heroes who gave every little thing for our nation as America’s Freedom Bell arrives on its historic coast-to-coast journey throughout the United States forward of America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Hosted by US Navy Veteran Kevin Fahlund and the Spirit of Liberty Foundation, this particular occasion brings collectively veterans, first responders, neighborhood leaders, and Americans to honor the sacrifices made in protection of our nation and our freedoms.
June thirteenth, 2026 @ 5-7PM
Pecan Lake Entertainment
25004 S 206th St,
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
A Symbol of Resilience & Patriotism
This high-profile cease on the Arizona tour is dropped at the neighborhood in partnership with Turning Point USA, an integral supporter of the Freedom Bell initiative. The group is credited with advancing the mission of honoring service and sacrifice, whereas additionally selling the unfold of patriotism and civic engagement.
Created by the Spirit of Liberty Foundation, America’s Freedom Bell is a hand-cast bronze bell containing licensed metal recovered from the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 assaults. Bearing the inscription, “Honoring Our Armed Forces Past, Present and Future,” it stands as a logo of braveness, sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring spirit of America. More than a bell, it’s a memorial carrying the tales of those that answered the decision to serve and people who made the final word sacrifice.
What to Expect: A Star-Studded, Inspiring Evening
As a part of its coast-to-capital tour from San Diego to Washington, D.C., the Freedom Bell’s cease at Pecan Lake Entertainment in Queen Creek will carry collectively veterans, Gold Star households, first responders, civic leaders, and patriots from throughout Arizona for a night of remembrance, patriotism, and unity. The occasion pays tribute to the courageous women and men who gave their lives defending the freedoms we get pleasure from at present.
The evening options an unimaginable lineup of audio system, performers, and particular friends:
Lead Escort US Navy Officer Kevin Fahlund
Kevin Fahlund is a profession U.S. Navy officer nearing the conclusion of a distinguished three-decade navy profession, throughout which he has specialised in vital anti-terrorism and drive safety management roles. Originally a Master-at-Arms from Fort Worth, Texas, Fahlund rose by way of the ranks to serve in important abroad positions, together with defending Marine expeditionary belongings with the U.S. fifth Fleet within the Middle East and serving because the Regional Security Officer for Navy Region Hawaii. As he approaches retirement, Fahlund has transitioned his dedication to service right into a deeply private household mission. Alongside his household he’s main the 2026 coast-to-capital nationwide escort of “America’s Freedom Bell,” driving it from San Diego to its midnight finale on the Countdown 250 Ball in Washington, D.C., to honor veterans, first responders, and navy households on the eve of the nation’s semiquincentennial.
Master of Ceremonies: Jett Cruzz Lanoha
Jett Cruz Lanoha (identified professionally as Jett Cruz) is a former U.S. Navy SEAL Team 3 operator and the founding father of the approach to life clothes model Brother Apparel.
U.S. Army veteran Gary Power
Gary L. Power is a third-generation Arizonan, small-business proprietor, and devoted neighborhood chief who closely prioritizes giving again to his hometown of Queen Creek, Arizona. The CEO and founding father of Power Tags, Titles & More, the city’s first supplier of Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division companies. Power is deeply embedded within the native veteran neighborhood. Beyond his skilled IT and enterprise profession, he serves because the commander of the Duane Ellsworth American Legion Post 129, the place he focuses his time on volunteering for youth navy applications, working with the Sons of the American Revolution, and spearheading a significant initiative to safe a separate devoted facility to deal with the American Legion publish. His a long time of civic devotion and management earned him the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award on the 2023 Hometown Heroes Awards.
U.S. Army veteran advocate Vernell “Poppa Snoop” Varnado
Pinal County Sheriff Ross Teeple
Ross Teeple is a U.S. Navy veteran and profession legislation enforcement skilled who serves because the twenty fifth Sheriff of Pinal County, Arizona, taking workplace in January 2025. Following his navy service and a 12-year stint with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Teeple spent 16 years rising by way of the ranks of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, gaining in depth expertise in patrol, prison investigations, and aviation command. Elected to succeed outgoing Sheriff Mark Lamb, he now instructions the third-largest sheriff’s workplace within the state with a management focus centered on combating regional border safety points, addressing the fentanyl disaster, and establishing a devoted animal cruelty activity drive.
Singer-songwriter Eleeza
Eleeza, typically known as the “Desert Flower,” is a rising vocalist and performer primarily based out of Yuma, Arizona.
She is widely known within the Southwest music scene for her extremely versatile type. Instead of sticking to a single style, she effortlessly blends Soul, R&B, Jazz, Rock, and modern get together hits into her reside units, giving her a really dynamic, crowd-pleasing stage presence. The main breakthrough in Eleeza’s profession got here when she competed in Alice Cooper’s Proof is within the Pudding: A extremely aggressive, multi-round expertise search throughout Arizona run by rock legend Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock group. It attracts among the greatest younger solo artists and bands within the area. Eleeza entered the competitors and finally took residence first place within the Solo Artist division.
Patriotic nation artist Ty Lusk
Ty Lusk is a singer-songwriter and actual property skilled who uniquely blends his two passions. Based within the Phoenix/Mesa space of Arizona, he performs music beneath the moniker Ty Lusk & The Real Estate Rock Stars Band.
Born and raised in Texas, he grew up surrounded by a mixture of musical types. His father was a fan of basic nation like Waylon Jennings and Conway Twitty, whereas his mom cherished disco. Because of these various early influences, his setlists characteristic a mixture of different, basic rock, and nation covers. When writing his personal music, he leans closely into an Americana and country-rock type, writing authentic songs targeted on life, love, and private experiences.
Live efficiency painter Ok.V.Ok. (Katie Von Kral)
Katie Von Kral (Ok.V.Ok.) is an acclaimed high-quality artist {and professional} velocity painter primarily based in Scottsdale, Arizona, celebrated for her high-energy reside performances the place she creates huge, vibrant work synchronized to music in beneath ten minutes. A high-quality arts graduate of Arizona State University, her studio work superbly blends Americana, western imagery, and wildlife by way of a signature mixed-media collage type that has been commissioned by high-profile purchasers like Google. Beyond the canvas, Von Kral makes use of her rapid-painting expertise to lift substantial funds for veterans’ and youngsters’s charities, and he or she shares her ardour for capturing deeply sentimental legacy recollections because the host of the tv docuseries The Reveal.
“This is absolutely increible that Arizona is one of the states that the Freedom Bell Tour is stopping at. I am really excited to attend!”
Aaron Kuhl
Cowboy Lifestyle Network COO
The Countdown to America’s 250th Birthday
This cease is an important chapter within the countdown to the Countdown 250 Ball, happening on July 3, 2026, on the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. The countdown 250 Ball is designed to be a extremely emotional and patriotic finale to a nationwide tour, serving as a symbolic kickoff to the U.S. semiquincentennial celebrations.
At the stroke of midnight on the eve of America’s 250th birthday, America’s Freedom Bell will probably be rung by All-American Heroes, accompanied by 1000’s of commemorative bells echoing by way of the capital. Queen Creek will get to be part of that history-making journey.
Be within the Room When History is Made
Want to expertise the midnight magic in particular person? Tickets are formally obtainable for this all-inclusive, black-tie occasion, with proceeds straight supporting the Operation Renewed Hope Foundation in its mission to finish veteran homelessness.
Attendees can select from three premier experiences:
- The Liberty Ticket ($195): Provides full entry to the primary celebration (9 PM – 1 AM), that includes open bars, three reside phases with top-tier bands, interactive reveals, and the unforgettable midnight countdown.
- The Patriot VIP Ticket ($395): Includes every little thing within the Liberty bundle, plus early entry at 6:30 PM for an unique VIP Reception that includes a premium buffet dinner, top-shelf open bars, and an opportunity to mingle with dignitaries and All-American heroes.
- The Statesman’s Concierge Pass ($1,495): The final luxurious expertise, including a private ambassador, reserved VIP seating, backstage entry to presidential historic areas, elite gifting, and the choice to host your personal “party inside the party” desk.
Honoring Our Service Members: Current and former navy, first responders, and their fast households can obtain 10% off ticket costs by coming into the low cost code SERVICE at checkout (legitimate by way of June 8, 2026).
Secure your house in historical past and seize your tickets at present!
Can’t Make the AZ Stop? Catch the Coast-to-Capital National Tour!
Because Cowboy Lifestyle Network readers are scattered all throughout this nice nation, you don’t need to miss out in the event you aren’t in Arizona. Led by Navy Officer Kevin Fahlund and his household, the Freedom Bell is on an epic cross-country mission.
Check out the official tour stops to see when this unimaginable piece of American historical past is rolling by way of a city close to you:
- California
- Arizona
- Queen Creek
- June thirteenth @ Pecan Lakes Entertainment
- Queen Creek
- Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City
- June 18th @ Western Heritage Museum
- Thackerville
- Guthrie (Lazy E Ranch)
- June twenty first @ National Junior High Finals Rodeo
- Oklahoma City
- Texas
- San Antonio
- Fort Worth (Cowtown Coliseum)
- June twenty fourth @National Paint Horse Association Rodeo
- Johnson City
- Fort Worth
- June twenty eighth @ The Stockyards
- Tenessee
- Nashville with Big & Rich
- Washington D.C.
- The Grand Finale on the Countdown 250 Ball (Washington Hilton)
This is extra than simply an occasion; it’s a historic second to face shoulder-to-shoulder along with your neighborhood, honor the fallen, and help those that serve. The Cowboy Lifestyle Network group will probably be on the market at Pecan Lake Entertainment in full drive, and we hope to see y’all there!
Special Notes
A particular thanks to Seth Wadley Auto Group in Oklahoma for helping with the transportation of the bell throughout the nation. Partnerships like this are instrumental on this work.
**Personal-capacity disclosure: This tour is being undertaken in a personal citizen capability and doesn’t characterize the United States Navy, the Department of Defense, or any official authorities endorsement.
Last Updated on 06/06/2026 by Nicole Simonds