Freedom Arena | Rodeo Events

A Sanctuary for the Cowboy and Cowgirl

Our History

Freedom Arena was founded by Tony and Christi Swillum in 2006 and is an outreach ministry of Freedom Christian Center. The vision was to build a state-of-the-art, complete rodeo arena in order to facilitate any equine or rodeo events for the entertainment and restoration of our community. It's bigger than a football field! The purpose of Freedom Arena is two-fold.

The first is to help families in our community through good, clean fun and entertainment with a positive message. The second is to provide financially to the Freedom Dream Center. The Dream Center is a one-year live-in program for people who are hurting.

It currently houses up to 40 men with drug or alcohol addictions and also provides classes and training for those being released from prison. Contact us today at Freedom Ministries with questions or to learn more.

2024 Rodeo Season is almost here!

It's going to be an outstanding year of events, fellowship, competition, and fun at Freedom Arena! Below is last year's 2023 Saddle Series schedule. we will be posting the upcoming schedule soon! we can't wait to see you at the arena!

Freedom Arena Mission Statement

Freedom Area was established in 2006 by Pastor Tony and Christi Swillum. The mission from the beginning was simple and clear: “Glorify God, Exalt Jesus & Salvation for the Lost”. Freedom Arena is an arena in which God is glorified, where His Son Jesus Christ is lifted up, and where the Holy Spirit is welcome.

Freedom Arena is committed to creating Christian Family Rodeo events in a safe, alcohol and drug-free Christian environment. Freedom Arena is an extension of Freedom Christian Center Church and was built to be a sanctuary for the cowboy. The arena is a place to build relationships intended to lead men and women to Christ and strengthen the faith of fellow believers.

Our events are designed to cater to our community's needs and are affordable for the entire family. The financial proceeds of Freedom Arena go directly to the Freedom Dream Center. The FDC is a faith-based, one-year recovery program for those living in the bondage of addiction.

The FDC was established in 2005 and since has become the area’s most successful treatment program of its type. We believe in the power of the gospel for salvation of souls and healing of body, mind and spirit.