The town of Chateaugay, NY will host Adirondack Vet Fest, July 20 and 21. All proceeds go to North Country Honor Flight, an organization that brings veterans to Washington D.C.
The festival has a lineup of musical groups throughout the two days at the Chateaugay Town Hall Theatre. Along with the performances, guests can find food vendors, crafts and merchandise and a silent auction.
Vet Fest starts at 10:00 and on July 20, the festival’s special event begins at 6:30 with Artimus Pyle band. Drummer and marine veteran, Artimus Pyle was a former member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. In 1977, he survived the plane crash that killed songwriter Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and backing vocalist Cassie Gaines. After his close encounter with death, he went on to produce solo singles and is now touring with the Artimus Pyle band, performing Lynyrd Skynyrd tributes.
The festival has an optional donation towards North Country Honor Flight. The organization gives veterans in New York and Vermont a chance to fly to Washington D.C. and visit memorials honoring themselves. World War ll and Korean war veterans can apply on the website for this opportunity.
To see Artimus Pyle band guests can purchase the $25 tickets in cash at the Chateaugay Town Hall Theatre.
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