On Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Veterans Association of Whitesboro (VAW) will hold its first major event, a community-wide military festival and classic car show in downtown Whitesboro.
This patriotic, family-friendly event will honor military history while celebrating automotive classics. Attendees can expect to enjoy a military tribute and veterans’ appreciation followed by a show displaying restored military vehicles, classic cars (from 1900-1970), tractors and motorcycles. Food trucks and local vendors will have items for sale, and families can enjoy music, entertainment, corn hole tournament and kids’ zone.
Have an old American flag that needs to be retired? Bring it to the event and the VAW will properly take care of it for you.
To participate in the car show, online registration will open on Aug. 1; in-person registration will take place Aug. 30 from 8-10 a.m. (Registration fee is $20 per vehicle and is half-price for Veterans and active military.) Judging will occur at noon that day and the awards ceremony (during which trophies for each category and People’s Choice will be distributed) will begin at 1 p.m.
If you’d like to be a vendor at this event, each booth space is $20. Set-up begins at 8 a.m. and booths should be ready to welcome attendees by 9 a.m. Vendors will need to provide their own tables, tents and setup.
The VAW is seeking support via monetary donation, sponsorship or in-kind contribution to help bring this event to fruition. All proceeds from the festival will benefit the VAW in their mission to provide resources and support for area Veterans.
For more information, contact VAW President Keisha Head at 940-445-3729 or [email protected]