FreedomFest 2026: Full Schedule

7:00pm PDT

VIP Meet and Greet with Kennedy (VIP attendees and by invitation)

Wednesday July 8, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm PDT

Spend an hour with Kennedy, our fearless emcee and witty voice of freedom and liberty from her days as an MTV VJ and now host on Fox and Fox Business.

Speakers

Kennedy

The Punk Rock Libertarian

Kennedy is an American political commentator, broadcaster, and author known for her irreverent voice and independent perspective. She first gained fame as an MTV VJ in the 1990s before transitioning into political media. She later hosted the nightly show Kennedy on Fox Business Network... Read More →

Exhibitors

Freedom360 Foundation

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The Freedom360 Foundation envisions a vibrant culture where liberty and freedom flourish—fueled by the power of the ARTS, the energy of YOUNG MINDS, and the collaboration of think tanks, grassroots movements, and purpose-driven ORGANIZATIONS—united in the shared mission of advancing... Read More →

Wednesday July 8, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
Foundation Lounge Caucus Boardroom

VIP Event

8:00pm PDT

Red Carpet Event Doors Open for Punching Up Comedy Show

Wednesday July 8, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

Come be part of the VIP experience as you enter into the evening's comedy show.

Wednesday July 8, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

VIP Event

9:00pm PDT

Punching Up Comedy Show

Wednesday July 8, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm PDT

Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

Speakers

Rob Schneider

The Hollywood Heretic

Rob Schneider is a comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker known for carving out an independent path in an industry that often punishes dissent. Rising to fame on Saturday Night Live before starring in a string of hit comedies, Schneider built a decades-long career in Hollywood while... Read More →

Lou Perez

The Comic Who Punches Up

Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and author of That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore. He was head writer and executive producer of the Webby Award-winning We the Internet TV, known for viral sketches viewed by millions. Lou has produced and starred in multiple comedy series and worked... Read More →

Bridget Phetasy

Bridget is a former Playboy Advisor in Playboy Magazine and currently contributes to a variety of other outlets including Tonic, the Federalist, and MEL Magazine.

Andrew Heaton

The Libertarian Satirist

Andrew Heaton is a comedian, author, and political satirist. He’s the host of “The Political Orphanage” comedy and news podcast, and scifi deep dive podcast “Alienating the Audience.” He is a comedy producer at Reason TV, where he makes funny videos like "Is it War?" He’s... Read More →

Wednesday July 8, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Anthem Film Festival Room 110-112

VIP Event

11:45am PDT

Rand Paul Fundraising Luncheon

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT

Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Moderators

Steve Forbes

The Capitalist’s Capitalist

Steve Forbes is Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes and one of the most prominent champions of free markets, sound money, and entrepreneurial capitalism today. Under his leadership, Forbes has expanded into a global media brand while continuing to shape national conversation on... Read More →

Mark Skousen

America's Economist, FreedomFest

Mark Skousen is an economist, investor, and educator known for bridging academic theory and real-world markets. He is the founder and producer of FreedomFest and has spent decades advancing the case for free markets, entrepreneurship, and sound money.

A former professor at Columbia Business School and current professor at Chapman University, Skousen has authored more than 25 books on economics, history, and liberty. His latest book, The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin — The Most Versatile Mind of His Era, reframes Franklin... Read More →

Speakers

Rand Paul

The Constitutional Dissenter

Senator Rand Paul is a physician, constitutional conservative, and one of the most consistent advocates for limited government in the United States Senate. Representing Kentucky since 2011, he has built a national reputation for challenging federal overreach, defending civil liberties... Read More →

Kelley Paul

Author, Good Night, Little American

Kelley Paul is an author, advocate, and public speaker who resides in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with her husband, Senator Rand Paul. A graduate of Rhodes College with a degree in English, she has worked in corporate communications, political media consulting, and freelance writing... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

VIP Event

6:15pm PDT

Anthem Filmmakers Reception and Master Class

Thursday July 9, 2026 6:15pm - 8:00pm PDT

Wealth Workshop Room 113-114

Tickets $75. Add to your registration. Visit the registration desk.

Speakers

Jo Ann Skousen

Founding Director, Anthem Libertarian Film Festival

Mark Skousen attributes much of his success in life to his partnership with his wife, Jo Ann, whom he married in 1973. Currently associate editor of Forecasts & Strategies, she co-authored of several of his investment books, managed their home-based publishing business for several years, and is associate producer of FreedomFest. She is also the family travel manager, having decided three times that they should take advantage of sudden opportunities... Read More →

Dean Cain

Hollywood’s Superman for American Ideals

Dean Cain is an actor, producer, and cultural commentator best known for his role as Superman in the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Over the past three decades, he has built a career in film and television while becoming an outspoken voice in America’s... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 6:15pm - 8:00pm PDT
Wealth Workshop Room 113-114

VIP Event

11:45am PDT

Steve Forbes Free to Choose Luncheon

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT

Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Speakers

Steve Forbes

The Capitalist’s Capitalist

Robert Chatfield

President and CEO, Free To Choose Network (FTCN)

Robert Chatfield serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Free To Choose Network (FTCN), a global media organization. Chatfield oversees all departments of the 24-person organization, and will be growing the divisions while keeping the vision and mission of the 501(c)(3... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

VIP Event

8:00am PDT

Home Run Derby: the 'M&M' Boys Reveal Their Favorite Growth & Income Hits Mark Skousen Breakfast with Marc Lichtenfeld, Tim Skousen

Saturday July 11, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT

Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Speakers

Mark Skousen

America's Economist, FreedomFest

Marc Lichtenfeld

The Dividend Whisperer

Marc Lichtenfeld is a veteran income investor and Chief Income Strategist at The Oxford Club. Known for his disciplined, research-driven approach to dividend investing, he has helped thousands of investors build reliable streams of income through his proprietary stock-rating systems... Read More →

Tim Skousen

Tech Trading Guru

Tim Skousen is an investment guru and filmmaker working in the two industries for over 20 years. Tim got his start in the research department at IAAC in the late 90s along with fellow Oxford Club guru Alex Green, where he got his stock broker's license. He's been a serial investor... Read More →

Exhibitors

The Oxford Club

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To help our Members grow and protect their wealth.The Club’s investment philosophy and ability to share new ideas have passed the test of time. For well over two decades, we’ve been successful… and through all market conditions.

Saturday July 11, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

VIP Event

12:45pm PDT

Building The Revelation: VIP Fundraiser Luncheon with Kelsey Grammer

Saturday July 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT

Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

Moderators

Alexander McCobin

The Champion of Liberty’s Builders, Liberty Ventures

Alexander McCobin is an entrepreneur and movement builder dedicated to strengthening the institutions that sustain a free society. As the founder and CEO of Principled Business, he works to equip founders, executives, and emerging leaders with the moral and strategic clarity needed... Read More →

Speakers

Kelsey Grammer

Award winning Actor, Producer & Director

Kelsey Grammer is an Emmy-winning actor, producer, and director with a career spanning over three decades in television, film, and theatre. He has earned six Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, a SAG Award, and 18 Emmy nominations. Grammer is globally known for his iconic portrayal... Read More →

Saturday July 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

VIP Event

12:45pm PDT

The Main Event: VIP Meet and Greet with UFC Champions Don Frye, Dan Severn and Renato Moicano

Saturday July 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT

Franklin Salon Room 102-103

Speakers

Dan Severn

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion

Dan “The Beast” Severn is a UFC Hall of Famer, UFC 5 Tournament Champion, Ultimate Ultimate Tournament Champion, former UFC Superfight Champion, professional wrestling world heavyweight champion, and one of the most accomplished pioneers in the history of mixed martial arts. Raised... Read More →

Don Frye

UFC Hall of Famer

Don “The Predator” Frye is a UFC Hall of Famer, two-time UFC eight-man Tournament Champion, UFC Tournament Runner-Up, and one of the most influential pioneers in mixed martial arts history. Before becoming a combat sports icon, Frye worked as a firefighter and farrier, shoeing... Read More →

Renato Moicano

UFC fighter / Influencer

Renato Moicano is a Brazilian jiu jitsu fighter. He started training in Brazil at 12 years old. He loves Brazil, but I also America -- the land of freedom and opportunities. The greatest country in the world.
Notable wins over top contenders like Brian Ortega, Cub Swanson... Read More →

Saturday July 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Franklin Salon Room 102-103

VIP Event

6:00pm PDT

Kelsey Grammer VIP Reception & Fundraiser

Saturday July 11, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT

Foundation Lounge Caucus Boardroom

Speakers

Kelsey Grammer

Award winning Actor, Producer & Director

Alexander McCobin

The Champion of Liberty’s Builders, Liberty Ventures

Saturday July 11, 2026 6:00pm - 6:45pm PDT
Foundation Lounge Caucus Boardroom

VIP Event

6:45pm PDT

"Independence Ball" FreedomFest Saturday Night Farewell Banquet & Party

Saturday July 11, 2026 6:45pm - 10:30pm PDT

Main Stage Room 130-135

Speakers

Kennedy

The Punk Rock Libertarian

Chris Rufer

The North Star of Liberty

Founder of Morning Star Company

Chris founded The Morning Star Company as a one-truck owner-operator company, hauling tomatoes to canneries. Morning Star has grown into a vertically integrated enterprise encompassing greenhouse, transplanting, harvesting, and hauling operations, in addition to three tomato processing... Read More →

Triple AXL as the Quarter Millennials

For five years, Triple AXL has entertained crowds nationwide with their high-energy glam rock style, performing hits from every decade since the 1960s. Celebrating USA's 250th birthday, they're appearing at FreedomFest this year as The Quarter Millennials—with a few songs about... Read More →

Saturday July 11, 2026 6:45pm - 10:30pm PDT
Main Stage Room 130-135

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