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Commission picks Charlotte Grace to run 2026 Freedom Festival after debate over cost and past sound complaints
Summary
After debate over price, sound complaints and production capacity, the Collegedale commission awarded the 2026 Freedom Festival contract to Charlotte Grace Events (approx. $23,000 bid) by a 3–0–1 vote; staff had recommended Friends of the Festival, the higher-priced bidder.
The Collegedale City Commission on Nov. 3 awarded the 2026 Freedom Festival contract to Charlotte Grace Events after a lengthy discussion about price, production quality and last year’s noise complaints.
Staff presented two responsive bids: Charlotte Grace (a package the staff described as roughly $18,000 plus $5,000 for production, totaling about $23,000) and Friends of the Festival ($34,850). Although staff recommended Friends of the Festival for…
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