Friday, November 1st, 7:00 p.m. USO Dance

The USO dance will kickoff at 7:00 P.M. with the big dance band, The Nostalgics.

We will have our Patriotic Poster Contest for Middle School thru High School Students also!  Posters need to be submitted no later than Wednesday, Oct. 31st at the Ed Sands building, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, to Jeannie Ignash.  We will have 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners who will receive a monetary prize.  Winners will be announced Saturday at the Appreciation Celebration.

Saturday, November 2nd, 12:00-6:00 p.m. Main Ceremonies​

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Registration for the Patriotic Pet Parade

12:00-3:00 p.m. Those who have torn or tattered flags are encouraged to bring them to have them properly and respectfully retired at the Flag Retirement Ceremony starting at noon.

1:00-2:00 p.m. The Pet Parade will be in the Ed Sands building. To participate, pets must be dressed in a patriotic costume.  Winner will receive a $50 gift.

3:30-4:30 p.m. The official appreciation celebration will begin and the youth poster contest winners will be announced. At the celebration you will enjoy special guest speakers, the McClain Silent Drill Corp and more!

6:00-6:30 p.m. At the Closing Ceremony, two Flags will be presented; One for a military Veteran, and one for a First Responder. Participant are encouraged to nominate a Veteran or 1st Responder to receive the Flag by clicking here.

Sunday, November 3rd, 9:00 a.m. Field of Heroes Takedown
We need volunteers to help takedown the Field of Heroes. Those interested, please meet us at the Ed Sands building at 9:00 A.M. All are welcome and greatly appreciated!