Pierz Freedom Fest has announced two more bands to play in 2025. The announcement rounds out the two-day music festival, which will have a focus on 'rock' Friday night and then switch up the sound to 'country' Saturday. The event is also changing to a two-day event this year versus the single-day event the last 9+ years.

Where is the new location for Pierz Freedom Fest?

Pierz Freedom Fest will run from a new location on July 18th and 19th. The two-day festival will take place at the Morrison County Fairgrounds in Little Falls, a departure from previous years when the event was held at the Genola ballfields. The change of venues will now allow campers to be at the same location as the concert, which wasn't allowed at the ballfields for several years.

Who is playing at Pierz Freedom Fest in 2025?

Headlining on Friday at 10pm is Night Ranger, the band which is known for hits like "Sister Christian” have earned widespread recognition that includes both multi-platinum and gold album status all while leaving their indelible mark on the music industry with a long list of best-selling albums (Dawn Patrol, Midnight Madness, 7 Wishes, Big Life and Man In Motion)" according to the band's official online biography.

Saturday night's headliner is Dylan Scott, whose "career streams exceed 2.5 billion, the Louisiana native has provided tour support for Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, and Chris Young, among others, cementing him as an in-demand live act. Livin’ My Best Life, the latest album from Scott, features fiery, #1 lead single “New Truck;” along with viral TikTok ballad, RIAA Certified Platinum, #1 radio single, “Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl)" according to his official online bio. Dylan is set to take the stage at 10pm Saturday night.

Who was added to the 2025 Pierz Freedom Fest lineup?

The new bands announced this week by the event are the opening acts for Night Ranger on Friday night.

Starting at 6pm Central Minnesota's own If Nothing Else band takes the stage. The group, which describes their music as "the perfect fusion of country, roots rock and outlaw, which they have so dutifully coined “Northern Rock” is sure to set the mood for the next announced artist/group Friday night.

At 8pm, Janelle Kendall's Perfect Storm will begin. According to the group's website: Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm rolls out iconic rock anthems from the Sisterhood of Rock and Roll: Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Heart, Blondie, Bonnie Tyler, and more!

On Saturday, everything is leading up to Dylan Scott taking the stage at 10pm, and to get the crowd there the folks at Pierz Freedom Fest are starting Saturday with some familiar-sounding musicians, as the Fabulous Armadillos will take the stage at 6pm.

Following the Fabulous Armadillos, Country-artist Sara Evans will perform starting at 8pm.

You can learn more about the musical event including securing tickets to this year two two-day event by heading here.

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