Come out and celebrate this unique event spotlighting veteran-owned small businesses! Get ready for a fun-filled day—rain or shine! This event will take place both indoors and outdoors and feature live music from veteran-led bands, a gaming truck, local distilleries and breweries, food trucks, door prizes, family-friendly activities, helpful resources, and much more. Hosted in partnership with the Howard County Office of Veterans & Military Services and the Howard County Economic Development Authority.
We're also welcoming military-connected small businesses to showcase and sell their products and services.
Admission is free and open to the public. Plus, the first 200 attendees will receive a free snow cone and a chance to win exciting door prizes!
Event Details:
Maryland Innovation Center, Columbia: 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive. Columbia, MD 21046
Saturday, September 27
Noon–4 PM
Free | Open to all ages
Info: Danielle Bassett, 410-313-4634, dbassett@howardcountymd.gov or Lisa Terry, 410-313-0821 or lbterry@howardcountymd.gov
Sponsors:
- Navy Federal Credit Union
- Northwestern Mutual, John Groth Financial Advisor
- Maryland Orthodontics
- Premier Health Express
Resource Partners:
- American Federation for Suicide Prevention
- American Legion Post 156 & Post 300
- Blue Star Families
- DVMF, Department of Veterans & Military Families
- Dog Tag Inc.
- Farmer Veteran Coalition | Mobilizing Veterans to Feed America
- Howard County Commission for Veterans and Military Families
- Howard County DCRS
- Howard County Office of Workforce Development
- Howard County Veterans Foundation
- MDH, Maryland's Commitment to Veterans
- Safe Haven Equine Warriors
- VFW Post 7472
- Warrior Canine Connection
Entertainment/Activities:
- Next Level Gaming - free videogames and music
- Grit Adventures - obstacle course
- Escape Velocity Academy - STEM/drone education
- Mission Belonging - art project
- Facepainting
- Sound bath/Meditation/Yoga
Food and Drinks: