Freres Family Day 2026: A Country Celebration for Our Employees and Families

Family Day is one of the traditions we look forward to every year.

It gives us a chance to step away from the normal workday, gather with employees and their families, and say thank you. Our company would not be what it is without the people who show up every day across our plants, offices, and operations. Family Day is one small way we can show our appreciation for that work and for the families who support our employees behind the scenes.

This year’s Freres Family Day brought hundreds of employees and family members together for our 2026 Country Round-Up. It was a summer afternoon filled with good food, music, games, and plenty of western spirit.

Guests enjoyed a catered lunch, live music, mechanical bull riding, a giant inflatable water slide, a dunk tank, shave ice, balloon art, face painting, raffles, prize giveaways, and stage contests for Best Western Wear, congratulations to winner Francisco Garibay, and Longest Bull Ride, which went to Hayden Wilson.

The Kids Corral was another highlight of the day, with western-themed crafts, hat decorating, games, and activities for our younger guests. We especially want to thank Kaeli Shanley, who helped lead the Kids Corral and created a space where children could have fun and take home something they were proud of.

Events like this do not happen without a lot of planning and a lot of people willing to pitch in. We want to thank the Freres team members, volunteers, vendors, and community partners who helped make the day possible.

Thank you to UpStage Events for helping produce this year’s event and keeping the day running smoothly. Thank you to Cindy Thompson Event Productions for theme creation, West Coast Event Productions for bringing the western décor to life, Crave Catering for the meal, Lexi Tucker for the live music, Kona Ice, and everyone else who helped create such a welcoming and enjoyable experience for our employees and families.

Most importantly, thank you to our employees.

Your work, dedication, and pride in this company are what keep Freres moving forward. We are grateful for the skill and effort you bring to the job every day, and we are equally grateful for the families who stand behind you.

Freres has always been built around people: the people who work here, the families who support them, and the community we are proud to call home.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another memorable Freres Family Day. We look forward to carrying this tradition forward for years to come!