The Wadhams Veterans Center at Washtenaw Community College announced on May 6 that the fifth annual Washtenaw County Vet Fest will take place on Saturday, August 1. The event is open to all military veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families.
Vet Fest aims to offer a day of free food, entertainment, and information for the local veteran community. Organizers say it provides an opportunity for veterans and their families to connect with major resource and benefit providers in the area.
The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with activities located near the main entrance of the Washtenaw Community College campus off East Huron River Drive. Pre-registration is required through washtenaw.cc/vetfest26.
Carol Osborne, coordinator of the Wadhams Veterans Center at WCC, said, “The purpose of Vet Fest is to provide a day of fun and relaxation for local veterans and their families, all while giving them access to the major resource and benefit providers in the area. It’s sort of a one-stop-shop for veterans and gives service providers an opportunity to connect with the community they serve.”
Activities planned include free food, live music, cold treats, hourly raffles, kids activities such as balloon art and face painting, carnival games, military vehicles displays, K-9 demonstrations, veteran-owned business exhibits and resource provider booths. A fully operational Secretary of State office will also be available onsite during the event.
The Wadhams Veterans Center is located in the Student Center at Washtenaw Community College. The center offers military-friendly programs serving former service members as well as current active-duty personnel and their families. Washtenaw Community College has been recognized as a gold-level veteran-friendly school by the Michigan Veterans’ Affairs Agency.
