The American Patriot Fest and Las Vegas’ own, Steve Darnell, the owner of Welder Up and star of the hit TV show Vegas Rat Rods, have joined forces to help military and veteran charities in the Las Vegas Valley. A vintage motorcycle customized by Darnell will be raffled with funds raised benefiting nonprofit organizations.
The public is invited to the reveal of the custom motorcycle on Wednesday, May 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Henderson Harley-Davidson located at 1010 W. Warm Springs Rd. The free event will close with the departure of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT), a Vietnam Memorial Wall, escort. The escort will end at Craig Ranch Regional Park, located at 628 W. Craig Rd., where the AVTT will be on display 24 hours a day from May 10-13, including during the American Patriot Fest on Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tickets for the raffle can be purchased for $10 each through the participating charitable organizations, including Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 10047, 22 Warriors, Nation of Patriots, Shine Family Foundation, Nellis Support Team and at American Patriot Fest. Funds raised through ticket sales benefit these local non-profit charities which support a variety of critical military and veteran causes from wounded troops, suicide prevention and support of families in need.
Drawing will be held Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 at the POW/MIA Ceremony and Dinner at the VFW Post. Winner does not need to be present to win. For more event, charity or raffle information visit www.americanpatriotfest.com, or email info@americanpatriotfest.info.
The American Patriot Fest will feature live entertainment by Evil Waze – The Ultimate Santana Experience, a Motown Tribute featuring Magic Touch and more. Additional festivities include the Cars & Stripes presented by 360 CarShow, Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show, kid’s activities, vendors and fundraising efforts for military/Veteran charities and the inaugural Las Vegas Burger Festival, which will include an amateur hamburger eating competition.
About American Patriot Fest
American Patriot Fest is a free, annual, family-friendly event designed to celebrate and to say thank you to our armed forces. The Las Vegas Valley community and visitors from the southwestern and western region of the USA come together to honor, respect and pay tribute to all branches of our armed forces and their families; including active military, Veterans and those that have served and sacrificed. For a schedule of events, visit www.americanpatriotfest.com.