(From the Hancock County Veterans Service Office)

Our community is gearing up for the first annual Flag City Community VetFest, a production of the Hancock County Veteran Service Office presented by Rate on Saturday, June 14th on Broadway St. in downtown Findlay.

Not only is June 14th Flag Day, but it is also the Army’s 250th birthday and this gives us an opportunity to recognize local veterans as well as veteran owned businesses and veteran friendly employers here in Hancock County.

According to Ed Newton, Hancock County Veterans Service Resilience Operations Manager,

“Vet Fest is about bringing people together. It’s a chance for veterans to connect with each other, but also to say thank you to the community for all the support they’ve shown us over the years “It goes both ways—we’re honoring those who served, and also recognizing how much it means to have a community that stands behind us. At the end of the day, it’s about connection, gratitude, and having a good time with good people.”

This is s music festival that will celebrate our veterans with delicious food from area food trucks, thirst quenching beverages, fun souvenirs and music that will make you get up and dance and the chance to give back to our veterans and our community.

The doors open at 3pm and the event ends at 11pm with a closing and flag lowering ceremony. Music begins at 4pm and will feature music from Truck Stop Manners, 100 Proof and First to Eleven.

Money raised from the event will benefit Wreaths Across America, veteran housing initiatives and local food pantries. In addition, there will a collection of new toys, still in packaging for our community.