LORTON, Va. - s4story -- Ten Ten Life and Veterans Moving Forward will host Freedom Fest, a family-friendly music festival and community event celebrating our military, veterans and first responders, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, from 12 pm to 9 pm at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Va.
The festival will feature:

• Live performances from local bands including The Virginia Man, Scott Kurt Band, Holding a Grunge, and George Mason University's Green Machine, Jazztet, and the Braddock Road Brass Band
• Music workshops
• Family-friendly activities and games
• Food trucks and local breweries
• Local businesses and community resources

"Freedom Fest is family-friendly day of music, food and fun for men and women in uniform, their families, and the community that stands behind them. It's about honoring those who provide our freedom, safety and security, and building community connections that can serve as lifelines in times of need," said David Steele, LMFT, CEO of Ten Ten Life, a nonprofit organization that provides trauma counseling and community for military, veterans and first responders.

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Tickets for Freedom Fest are available at FreedomFest.live. General admission is half price for military personnel, veterans, first responders and their families. All event proceeds provide mental health services and support to help our heroes overcome struggles related to trauma, depression and post-traumatic stress.

"Our veterans and first responders have given so much to protect our freedoms and communities," said Kerri Kline, CEO of Veterans Moving Forward, a nonprofit organization that provides service dogs, facility dogs, and emotional support dogs to veterans with physical and/or mental health challenges at no cost. "Freedom Fest Live represents our community's commitment to giving back."

Interview Opportunities Available
Representatives from both Ten Ten Life and Veterans Moving Forward are available for interviews to preview the event, discuss the mental health challenges facing active-duty military, veterans and first responders, the services provided by their organizations, and the importance of community events like Freedom Fest. Photo and interview opportunities will also be available at the event. Media credentials can be arranged by contacting the media contact below.

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About Ten Ten Life
Ten Ten Life is a nonprofit organization that provides mental health services and community for military, veterans, and first responders recovering from challenges associated with trauma. For more information, visit tentenlife.org.

About Veterans Moving Forward
Veterans Moving Forward is a nonprofit organization that provides service dogs, facility dogs, and emotional support dogs to veterans with physical and/or mental health challenges at no cost to the veteran or their family. For more information, visit veteransmovingforward.org.