Free SmashZone kids’ tennis at O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest

Another free activity is scheduled to set up court at O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest on July 3 and 4: the United States Tennis Association (USTA) SmashZone Mobile Tour.  Aimed at the 10-and under set with junior-sized tennis courts and equipment designed to enhance the learning curve for young players,  SmashZone offers extra fun with digital activities, a “photo op” with online retrieval, and a Nintendo Room with “Mario Tennis Open” on the Nintendo 3DS.

“Kids really get a kick out of playing on these courts, so we are thrilled to have this exciting, free addition to our festival,” said Marsha Seymour, O’Fallon’s Tourism and Festivals Manager. 

SmashZone will be located on the festival grounds near the side shows, and it will be open on Wednesday, July 3 from 5-10 p.m., and Thursday, July 4, from 1-9 p.m. Maps showing festival areas and general activities will be available at the entrance.

O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest will be held at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard, O’Fallon MO 63366, on Tuesday, July 2 (5–10 p.m.), Wednesday, July 3 (5–11 p.m.), and Thursday, July 4 (noon–10 p.m.).  July 2 is Family Night with carnival rides and a midway, only. Full festivities with headline entertainment, fireworks, side shows and SmashZone tennis will be held July 3-4. Main Stage entertainment includes country music’s Jack Ingram and Josh Kelley on July 3rd, and rock bands Spin Doctors and Cowboy Mouth on July 4th. Admission, general parking and shuttle service, entertainment, and the Jena Dusty Mielke Fireworks Spectacular on July 3-4 are free.  For details visit www.heritageandfreedomfest.com.