The Georgia War Veterans Home will host its annual Veterans Fest from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14. The event will feature live music, vendors, information booths on local groups and businesses, and a children’s area. T-shirts for the event will be on sale for $10.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — The Georgia War Veterans Home will celebrate the veterans with the third annual Veterans Fest Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The festival will be held near the Broad Street entrance on the grounds of the Veterans Home in Milledgeville and will feature bands, vendors, and a children’s area.

Community members of all ages are invited to the free event.

Veterans Fest coordinator Wendy Allen said the event is a great way for veterans who are unable to leave the grounds to get out and have fun.

“We just try to bring the community together,” said Allen, “because a lot of the veterans can’t leave the facility. It’s just a lot of fun for them.”

Based on previous years, she expects a turnout of more than 300 for the event.

The festival will kick off with the presentation of the colors by Georgia Military College Prep cadets and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Any money raised from the festival will go toward other activities for the veterans such as trips to see the Atlanta Braves or to the Perry fair in Houston County. Vendors from around central Georgia pay a small fee and set up on the grounds selling goods ranging from jewelry to specially crafted fishing lures. T-shirts for the event will also be on sale for $10 for sizes up to extra large. All larger sizes are $12.

The Old Capitol Car Club will be on hand displaying classic cars, trucks and motorcycles for the community to enjoy. Joining the local car club will be the Milledgeville Harley Davidson Riders to come out and show their support of the veterans.

The Red Wigglers and Fall Line Rambler will provide music for the event. The Wigglers will bring bluegrass in the morning and Fall Line Rambler will play blues/rock in the afternoon.

Parents can bring children of all ages to enjoy bounce houses, face painting and other games.

The Georgia War Veterans Home is located at 2249 Vinson Highway in Milledgeville.