Swing into freedom and groove into history, folks! Springdale is jazzing up for the ultimate Juneteenth celebration as the annual Freedom Fest by local non-profit Music Moves hits a soulful chord for the fourth year in a row.

Mark your calendars for a day where freedom reigns supreme through vibrant beats and electrifying performances. And this year, our musical lineup is as rich as a saxophone solo on a New Orleans summer night. Donell Jones, the smooth operator of R&B, will serenade the crowd with songs that tug right at your heartstrings. Prepare to feel the love and maybe even rekindle an old flame as Jones turns on the charm with his timeless tracks.

Next up, prepare to slide, glide, and lock it in with the funkadelic legends themselves, Cameo. With their moves that could make even statues sway, this group will take us back to a time where every beat had an edge and every lyric was a life lesson. Who needs a time machine when you've got these icons bringing decades of grooves right to our doorstep?

And just when you think you've caught your breath, Twista, the rapid-fire rhyme master, will accelerate the energy to the speed of sound. This Chi-town wordsmith's lyrical dexterity will leave tongues twisted and minds blown as he blazes through verses faster than our hearts can beat.

As the beats of the past meet the sounds of the present, let's not forget the true essence of Juneteenth – a day to commemorate and celebrate African American freedom and achievements. So this year, amidst the foot-tapping and hip-swaying, take a moment to honor the significance of the date, and let the music move not just your body, but your spirit as well.

So, Northwest Arkansas, it's time to dust off your dancing shoes and get down to Freedom Fest. Let's make this one for the books – or better yet, one for the soul. Keep swingin’, Springdale!