Vet Fest to be held at Cleary University in Howll on Saturday, August 8th
Vet Fest will be held at Cleary University in Howell on Saturday, August 8th. The venue is new, with the past few events having been held at the Fowlerville Fairgrounds.
The festival is put on by VETLIFE, a Michigan-based veteran-led non profit..
Based on past attendance, organizers expect nearly 3,000 veterans and their immediate family members to gather for what has become one of Michigan's largest veteran events.
The free event will once again feature live entertainment, food trucks, family activities, children's attractions, veteran service organizations, community resources, local businesses, prize giveaways, and opportunities for veterans to reconnect with one another while learning about services available throughout the region.
“Vet Fest is about much more than one afternoon of celebration. It's about reminding veterans that they are valued, helping them discover resources they may not know exist, and creating connections that continue long after the event ends,” said Joshua Parish, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VETLIFE.
Each year, volunteers, veteran service organizations, healthcare providers, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community partners come together to make Vet Fest possible, demonstrating what can happen when an entire community rallies around those who served.
"One conversation can change the direction of someone's life," said Cortnie Parish, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of VETLIFE. "Whether a veteran discovers a benefit they've earned, reconnects with another veteran, or simply leaves knowing they're not alone, that's why we do this work."
VETLIFE is dedicated to helping veterans navigate life after service through technology, trusted partnerships, community engagement, and year-round outreach.
Rather than focusing on a single program or annual event, VETLIFE has developed a year round network of support designed to connect veterans with benefits information, trusted resources, wellness tools, and opportunities to engage with their local communities. Its free Battle Buddy platform helps veterans access trusted information, resources, and guidance whenever they need it, while the organization's in-person initiatives foster meaningful connections among veterans, families, and community partners. That mission comes to life during Vet Fest, VETLIFE's signature annual veteran appreciation event.
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