2026 JOY of Freedom Festival

A Celebration of Freedom, Community, and Impact

Join us for the JOY of Freedom Festival, a powerful and inspiring event benefiting JOY International, a global leader in the fight against child trafficking. This festival is more than just a celebration—it’s a movement to bring freedom, hope, and joy to children around the world.


Event Details

Location: Buchanan Fields, 32003 Ellingwood Trail Evergreen, Colorado
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM 

Enjoy an incredible day filled with:

  • Live Cultural Entertainment 
  • Food Samples – Free taco bar by Marshdale General Store and tasty treat samples from each country where JOY works
  • Walk Around the World – Walk around the world and learn about JOY's work in the US, Uganda, Nepal, and Belize! You'll meet some of our in-county leaders and how you have made an impact
  • Immersion Booth – Learn more about trafficking and the countries JOY works through an interactive experience
  • Family-Friendly Activities – Games, crafts, dances, infaltable rodk wall/slide and interactive exhibits
  • Impactful Speakers & Survivor Stories – Learn how YOU can be part of the solution
  • Silent Auction – Items of all kinds


Why It Matters

Every donation and sponsorship helps fund JOY International’s mission to bring freedom, healing, and empowerment to child survivors of trafficking.

Together, we can create a world where every child experiences the JOY of freedom.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Freedom Sponsor

Marshdale General Store

Marshdale General Store

https://www.facebook.com/MarshdaleStore/

Local convenience store located on HWY 73 across from the Marshdale bus barn. We carry a little bit of everything for your convenience. From candy and snacks to produce and dairy as well as other items easily forgotten at the grocery store. We also have ready, made in house sandwiches, burritos, AND tacos made to order ever Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. We are your local Marshdale General Store.

Simply You Med Spa

Simply You Med Spa

https://www.simplyumedspa.com/

Restore Your Natural Beauty At Simply You Med Spa, they prioritize each patient and deliver exceptional medical aesthetic treatments tailored to your unique needs.

Healing Sponsor

Blue Spruce Evergreen Kiwanis Foundation

Blue Spruce Evergreen Kiwanis Foundation

https://www.bluesprucekiwanis.org

Beneficiary


JOY International is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of child trafficking and to the freedom, healing, and empowerment of trafficked children, teens, and young adults worldwide.

Learn more at www.joy.org