Kid Rock festival cancelled over low ticket sales
The gist
A Kentucky MAGA festival headlined by Kid Rock was canceled after only six VIP tickets sold.
The organizer says he will never hold the event again, ending a multi-year run.
How it unfolded
- 2022Freedom Fest began and drew large crowds in past years, featuring speakers such as Donald Trump Jr., Candace Owens, and Eric Trump.
- 2023The 2023 edition was abandoned after a scheduled appearance by former President Donald Trump fell through, coupled with reported vendor complications.
- Sep 20, 2026Days before the event, organizer Eric Deters learned only six people had bought a VIP ticket.