RUSSELL — Freedom Fest is Russell kicks off at 8 a.m. Friday with the third annual Dynamite Dash.

Organizers of the 5K run/walk course — obstacles included — this year have partnered with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, with $10 of each registration fee benefiting the breast cancer awareness organization. The go-at-your-own-pace race will be south of Russell at Lasada.

The Russell VFW will host a community barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a patriotic program set to begin at noon. Bingo will follow, beginning at 2 p.m., with a cake walk scheduled for 4 p.m.

Gates at the Russell County Fairgrounds open at 4 p.m. for the evening’s entertainment. Music begins at 6 p.m. with Jeremy Nichols Band, DIRT and headliner Chris Cagle.

For more Freedom Fest information, click the image above or visit www.russellchamber.com.