Heritage & Freedom Fest patrons can save 50 percent on carnival rides by pre-purchasing tickets Monday, June 11, through Thursday, June 28, or while supplies last.

The discounted tickets can be used all three days of the festival, which will be held July 2-4 at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard, O’Fallon (63366).

The half-price ride tickets can be purchased at

The Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), which is open daily and located at 2650 Tri Sports Circle (63368); call 636-474-2732

O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Administration Office, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the, 400 Civic Park Drive (63366); call 636-379-5606.

Discounted tickets cost .50 cents each, with carnival rides requiring a varying number of tickets. Ride tickets are non-refundable and valid only for rides. They cannot be accepted at midway booths, concession stands, merchandise booths, Knockerball or the Bungee Trampoline.

Ride tickets at full-price will be available on the festival grounds throughout the Heritage & Freedom Fest. Visit www.heritageandfreedomfest.com for a schedule of free concerts by nationally known recording artists, fireworks displays, sideshows, Kids’ Zone, parking, attractions and more.