ANNUAL FREEDOM FEST ESSAY CONTEST

2024 Theme:

“AMERICA: Red, White and YOU”

It’s time for our Freedom Fest Essay Contest once again!

Though March has only recently arrived, the volunteers at Freedom Fest are already busy preparing for Morgan Hill’s Fourth of July Celebration: “America: Red, White and YOU!” Freedom Fest events, presented to our public free of charge, include the Patriotic Sing, Family Music Fest, Freedom Fest Run, Car Cruise and Show, Parade, and Fireworks! Why wait for the 4th to be involved? Children in grades 2 through 5 have the opportunity to participate in our annual Freedom Fest Essay Contest right now!

The topic of this year’s contest is: “Write a Thank YOU note to someone who makes this country great.” When we consider the YOU, do we think of first responders, members of the Armed Forces, educators, park rangers, or community members? Perhaps there’s a historical figure or a family member you’d like to acknowledge for their contributions to our nation and community.

Thanking You,

Karen Ann Crane
Patriotic Sing & Essay Contest Chairperson
Morgan Hill Freedom Fest
allthecranes@netzero.com

Essays are due Wednesday, April 17th:

Essays should be no longer than one page in length for students in Grades 2 and 3, and no longer than two pages for students in Grades 4 and 5.
Students should place their name, school, grade level, teacher’s name, and parent email on their essays.
Entries may be submitted via email to allthecranes@netzero.com.
Classroom teachers who use this as an assignment may submit class entries.
Essays may also hand-written and submitted at Booksmart or mailed to:
- Karen Ann Crane
  15860 Walter Breton Drive
  Morgan Hill, California, 95037

Prizes:

Winning essays will be published on our Freedom Fest Website and in Freedom Fest’s 4th of July Program of Events.

$100 1st Prizes to Winners in Primary and Upper Grades.
$50 2nd and 3rd Prize Winners in Primary and Upper Grades.
All six winners will receive trophies and T-shirts, and will be our Guests of Honor in the Freedom Fest Parade.

Winning essays will be published on our Freedom Fest Website and in Freedom Fest’s 4th of July Program of Events.

Annual Essay Contest Flyer (English/Spanish)

A message from Karen Ann Crane, Patriotic Sing & Essay Contest Chairperson:

Happy March to one and all!

With the turning of the calendar pages, comes the annual announcement (Insert Drum Roll Here) of the Freedom Fest Essay Contest sponsored by Freedom Fest and our Kiwanis Club of Morgan Hill. The theme for our 4th of July Events, which are always free to the community, is “America: Red, White, and YOU!”

Our Essay topic is: “Write a Thank YOU note to someone who makes this country great.” Students in Grades 2 through 5 are invited to submit essays on this topic. Please see details below.

Please take a moment to read essays on a variety of topics submitted by our past winners. Who will be honoring this year?

Questions? Karen Ann Crane allthecranes@netzero.com