EVENT INFO
American Idol Contestant & local musical sweetheart, Franki Moscato, will be singing the National Anthem during the Veteran Tribute at 5pm.
This will be a life-transforming event!
Top-notch speakers from around the nation sharing their stories
VA Resource Room for help with Benefits, Claims, Education, Employment, & more!
College Fair with representatives from Veteran Resource Centers to help you navigate the VA forms
Veteran Career Development … FREE head shot photos, face-to-face with Veteran-Friendly, Veteran-Ready, & Veteran-Focused businesses as well as Unions & skills trainers
HUGE 30,000 sq ft Expo Hall chalked full of Veteran-owned/Affiliated/Supporting Businesses
VETx-WI Stage with mini interactive seminars throughout the two days
Book signings
Family & Children’s Area
LIVE horses
“Reflections on Vietnam” Living Museum
Hmong Veterans of Wisconsin
AND SO MUCH MORE in the works!
A “Thank You” to Menasha Corp for donating the reusable waste bins for our outdoor event!
SFC Tyler Terrell will be playing TAPS. He’s with the 132nd Army Band.
Service Animals - YES!
Jones Park does NOT allow dogs EXCEPT Service Animals. The ADA law states the owner can only be asked two questions: 1. Is this a service animal? (must be dog or a horse); 2. What services does it provide? There are NO requirements for IDs, badges, patches, papers, etc.
The same will apply to the Fox Cities Expo Center.
We’re excited to add Adam Alexander, DAV’s 2022 Veteran of the Year. He’ll be speaking Saturday at 1pm.
Emotional Support Animals - MAYBE
We’ll operate on the Integrity System, although we’ll probably ask you to leave Joey at home! If you DO bring an animal, it must be leashed, under control, quiet, and all messes taken care of immediately. Ultimately, it will be up to the Appleton Police Department and/or Expo Hall personnel to make the final call.