Palmetto Freedom Fest Raises Over $1 Million
The fifth annual event on Daniel Island directed proceeds to the Palmetto State Chapter of Folds of Honor.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Palmetto Freedom Fest raised over $1 million for the Palmetto State Chapter of Folds of Honor at its fifth annual event, headlined by Chris Janson on the Grand Lawn at Credit One Stadium. The event was themed "Good Vibes for a Great Cause."
Why it matters
Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders, and the chapter's fundraising directly supports those families across South Carolina.
The Palmetto State Chapter reported over $1 million raised from the event and awarded 246 scholarships in the 2025-2026 academic year, providing more than $1.1 million in educational support to South Carolina families. The source material does not detail how the 2026 proceeds will be distributed across future scholarship cycles.
The players
Folds of Honor
A national nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. military service members and first responders.
Chris Janson
A country music singer who headlined the fifth annual Palmetto Freedom Fest on Daniel Island.
The details
Live music, silent auctions and other moments highlighting Folds of Honor families were part of the evening, and Credit One Stadium and Beemok Sports & Entertainment helped make the event possible. The event was held on Daniel Island and drew attendees to the Grand Lawn at Credit One Stadium.
Timeline
Palmetto Freedom Fest was held on November 5, 2026.
The chapter awarded 246 scholarships during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Philanthropy Landscape
The Palmetto State Chapter operates as a state-level arm of the national Folds of Honor scholarship program, which funds education for military and first responder families. This event's fundraising sits within a model where local chapters raise money through community events to fund individual scholarships.
For South Carolina families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders, the chapter's scholarships help cover educational costs. The $1.1 million in support reported for 2025-2026 reflects direct aid reaching households across the state.
The takeaway
Community fundraising events can translate directly into educational support for military and first responder families, and tracking chapter-level totals shows how that support reaches individual households.
Further reading
Explore more on Philanthropy in South Carolina and how local giving supports families across the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WCIV.
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