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Greater New Port Richey Main Street in association with Sand Soldiers of America invites you to join us for a Veterans’ Day special program Sunday, November 11 from 2-3p during Harvest Fest in Sims Park. We will pay tribute to all of our American Veterans with special honors to two of our local military heroes one of which is recently elected Honorable Judge Bill Burgess a 20 year Army veteran who served in various capacities during his career including a command position in the Persian Gulf War.
The keynote speaker for the event will be another local war hero, Lauren Price, YN1, USN (Ret.). Ms. Price served in the Navy for 4 years much of that time in Iraq. Ms. Price has received many commendations including the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. She resides in New Port Richey and continues to serve as a community service volunteer, Guardian Ad Litem to the 6th Judicial District. She also provides pro bono child support assistance. There will be a break in the Bluegrass Music featured at Harvest Fest with some Patriotic music provided by Ms. Brenda Ford and Gulf High student Kelsey Bain.

Please join me Sunday November 11, 2-3p in Sims Park during the Harvest Fest for this special program.

Harvest Fest is one of 8 locations in West Pasco for this year’s Eco-Fest. Main Street in conjunction with The Arts of the Suncoast and the Tampa Bay Times have joined forces to present the 2012 Eco-Fest. Eco Fest is a group of activities including kayaking, bird watching, star gazing, fine arts show and geo caching that will take place throughout West Pasco county over the 3 day weekend.
Sims Park is the setting for the Harvest Fest. Bluegrass and Florida Folk music will be playing throughout the weekend at the amphitheater in Sims Park. The musical artists consist of regional bands such as US 41 Bluegrass Band, and the Hot Rod Hornets. Friday’s headliner is the Atlanta bluegrass band Smokey’s Farmland Band. Saturday will feature the jammin’ sound of the Rocket 88s. Live music will begin at 6pm on Friday, 1p on Saturday and Sunday. There will be multiple Bar-B-Q vendors as well as some traditional food favorites. In addition an Arts & Crafts show will offer options for the early holiday shoppers.
Activities and fun for the whole family will be underway beginning at 6pm on Friday and continue through Sunday at 5p. Activities will include Corn Hole, bounces houses, face painters and many other. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and leave your coolers at home. Food and beverages including beer will be available throughout the weekend.

Please call the Main Street office and let us know if you will be attending so we can reserve your seat.

See you downtown!
BLF
Beth Louise Fregger
Executive Director
Greater New Port Richey Main Street, Inc.
6231 Grand Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
727-842-8066 - Office