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VETFEST

October 2, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Vetfest Community Music & Arts Festival Brentwood TN event.

VETFEST is a family-friendly festival and everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the day!  Come out and meet new friends at this free event in Brentwood!

WHO      VETLINX, an all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit

                organization in Middle Tennessee is hosting the

                5th annual VETFEST and HEROES STROLL to

                celebrate military family service, Veteran owned

                businesses, offer resources, and have a fun-filled

                day with family, friends, and neighbors.

WHEN      Saturday, October 2, 2021

                  Heroes Stroll

                  Registration begins at 09:00 AM

                  Stroll begins at 09:30 AM

                  VETFEST

                  11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

WHERE     Granny White Park

                  610 Granny White Pike

                  Brentwood, TN 37027

WHY         To bring the community, military families, friends,

                  and supporters together for a fun-filled day of

                  recognition, entertainment, and activities.

PURPOSE   Bring the community and military community together, increase awareness about

                   resources available to Veterans, have direct access to support services, and celebrate

                   and recognize those who served in the military and those who support them.

HOW         Event will be funded by local businesses and donations via purchase of

  • Advertisement online and/or in tribute journal.

  • Price varies by package $150 to $10,000

  • Space rental 10×10 space or more with other level of sponsorship

  • Veteran organizations will not be charged a fee for space at the event.

  • All will be required to bring own set up materials including a 10×10 tent.

 WHAT:      VETFEST is a family-friendly festival and everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the day!  Come out and

                   meet new friends!

FEATURES:

  • Onsite resources for benefits, housing, medical, education, employment, food, mental health.

  • All Day Live Entertainment

  • Recognition ceremonies which will include the following:

    • Quilts of Valor

    • Missing Man Ceremony

    • Flag Folding Ceremony and the meaning behind each fold.

  • Military displays

  • Art and activities tents- play card games, do an art project, yard games, and there will be a Branch of Service War game!

  • Kid zone will feature prizes and activities i.e., yard games, face painting, make a button, art projects, and more!

  • Lawn games

  • ​Time Machine Landing Zone!  The community is encouraged to adopt an era of service and make a display or dress in military clothing from  the era you are representing. We would like to have all eras of service  represented from 1776-Present.  Some exhibits may feature topographic maps showing different units theater of operations.

  • Veteran Owned Businesses

  • Veteran Organizations

  • Prize giveaways!

  • Dunking booth!

  • Lawn space to bring a blanket or chair and sit on the lawn and listen to great music!

  • Much more!

More information below.

 

Details

Date:
October 2, 2021
Time:
9:30 am - 6:00 pm
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Website:
https://www.vetlinx.org/vetfest

Venue

Granny White Park
610 Granny White Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027 United States
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Phone
615 371 2208
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