Vets' Retreat Virginia

Trunk or Treat, Hosted by the Demaine Funeral Home, Springfield, VA
2024-10-25 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
Vets’ Retreat Virginia has been invited to the Trunk or Treat hosted by the Demaine Funeral Home, Springfield, VA.
Details on flyer below:

Vienna, VA Halloween Parade. 10/23/24. 7 PM Vienna, VA.
2024-10-23 00:00
Vets’ Retreat Virginia will be participating in the Vienna, VA Halloween Parade, 2024.

Wednesday 10/23/24. Vienna, VA. Runs from Branch Rd. to Center St.
Contact us if you would like to join a Meet and Greet locally after. 1-888-906-4593. We will schedule and confirm, given significant interest.

Sunday FUNDay for The Hero Academy. Lost Barrel Brewing. Middleburg, VA. Sunday 10/20/24
2024-10-20 13:00 - 17:00
VRVI will be joining The Hero Academy for Sunday FUNDay. A craft brewery % tap fundraiser to support The Hero Academy service dogs and training programs.

Sunday 10/20/24. 1-5 pm.

Lost Barrel Brewing
36138 John Mosby Hwy
Middleburg, VA 201175-3508

Oktoberfest. Live Music Event by Midlife Crisis and Suzie N Stephen Acoustic @ Rock N' Claws, Ashburn, VA. 10/12/24 7:30 pm.
2024-10-12 19:30 - 2024-10-13 00:00
Join Vets’ Retreat Virginia, Inc. friends Midlife Crisis (Classic rock) and Suzie N Stephen Acoustic (Country, rock, pop) for a live music Oktoberfest event at the Rock N’ Claws bar and grill, Ashburn VA.
Saturday 10/12/24. Time 7:30 pm – close.
Rock N’ Claws has invited us to hold a live fundraiser during the event.
Location:
44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20147-3999

Chesterfield Freedom Festival, Presented by The Vets On Track Foundation, 9/28/24
2024-09-28 13:00 - 21:00
VRVI has been invited to the Chesterfield Freedom Festival, Chesterfield, VA, 9/28/24 from 1-9pm. Featuring live entertainment, food/drink, resources, vendors, games, demonstrations, kids’ zone, and more.
Flyer below:

5th Annual 2024 Race and Walk to End Vet Suicide. 9/22/24
2024-09-22
VRVI will be supporting the Ruyts Foundation of Veteran Suicide Prevention for the 5th Annual Race and Walk to End Veteran Suicide
9/22/24. Old Mill Park.
Fredericksburg, VA

VALE First Responders' Wellness Fair 9/21 11am-4pm.
2024-09-21 11:00 - 16:00
The VALE Foundation has invited VRVI back to the now Second Annual First Responder Wellness Fair. 9/21/24. 11am-4pm.

Healing Heroes Benefit Ride Event- Tactical Retreat Unplugged. Tazewell, VA 9/14/24 , 12 pm
2024-09-14
VRVI will be joining Tactical Retreat Unplugged on Saturday 9/14/24 for a benefit for Tactical Retreat Unplugged. Saturday 9/14/24

Location: Back of the Dragon
592 Main St.
Tazewell, VA 24651

Live music, DJ, and more.

Kyrus Charities 4th Annual Golf Tournament, 9/6/24. Leesburg, VA.
2024-09-06
VRVI has been graciously invited back for the second year to participate as a beneficiary of the Kyrus Charities 4th Annual Golf Tournament. 9/6/24 at the Raspberry Falls Golf Club in Leesburg, VA.

Information on the event, team sign ups, and sponsorship opportunities can be found here: https://www.kyruscharities.org/2024

Please join Kyrus Charities as they continue to support a wide variety of nonprofits and causes across Virginia and the region.

Suzie n Stephen Acoustic Live Music Benefit- American Legion Post 85. Arlington, VA 8/30/24. 7-10 pm
2024-08-30 19:00 - 22:00
Join Vets’ Retreat Virginia for a live music benefit by Suzie n Stephen Acoustic. Arlington, VA. 8/30/24. 7-10 pm.

Details:
American Legion Post 85
919 N. Kansas St.
Arlington, VA 22201
Times 7-10 pm
Cover $5

Sunday FUNDay, Hosted by Lost Barrel Brewing. Middleburg, VA 8/18/24. 1-5pm
2024-08-18 13:00 - 17:00
Lost Barrel Brewing will be hosting VRVI for Sunday FUNDay, supporting us with funds raised through their taps the afternoon of Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Come out, meet us, meet each other, enjoy a fun afternoon, all while benefiting our org.

Location:
Lost Barrel Brewing
36138 John Mosby Hwy
Middleburg, VA 20117-3508

2024 Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show, Doswell, VA. August 2-4, 2024.
2024-08-02 - 2024-08-04
Join VRVI at the 2024 Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show, in Doswell, VA. August 2-4, 2024.

Show details and tickets here:
https://www.sportsmanshow.com
We will be exhibiting, shaking hands, and offering merchandise to support our mission, all three days, at Booth #103.
Friday 12-6
Saturday 9-6
Sunday 10-5

Meadow Event Park
13191 Dawn Blvd.
Doswell, VA 23047

Demaine Funeral Home Springfield Bingo Night Benefit. Tues 7/31/24 5:30 pm
2024-07-31 17:30 - 19:00
The Demaine Funeral Home, Springfield, VA has invited us out for a Bingo Night event, benefiting our health and wellness programs for military, first responders, and their families.

5308 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA

The Richmond Flying Squirrels Military Appreciation Night. Home game 7/27/24. Game time 6:05 PM.
2024-07-27 18:00
The Richmond Flying Squirrels Baseball Team will be hosting VRVI for Military Appreciation Night, raising awareness and support for our work.
Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.milb.com/richmond

Army National Guard Family Day, King George, VA 7/21/24
2024-07-21
Join the SGT Nicholas C. Mason Memorial VFW Post 12202 Auxiliary for an Army National Guard Family Day BBQ Event. 7/21/24 @9 am.
VRVI attending as a vendor by invitation.

Sealston Sports Complex
King George, VA 22485

Mineral City, VA's Independence Day Celebration Parade. 7/12/24, 6 PM, Hosted by VFW Post 8947
2024-07-12 18:00
Vets’ Retreat Virginia will be participating in the Mineral City, VA Independence Day Celebration Parade.
Come out and celebrate our freedoms and our community. Hosted by VFW Post 8947, Mineral City, VA.

Leesburg, VA Independence Day Parade. 7/4/24, 10 am.
2024-07-04 10:00
VRVI will be supporting the Leesburg, VA 4th of July Parade for the 2nd straight year:
Independence Day Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 10:00 am – Be in the know – TXT Leesburg4th to 888777 for text message opt in!
Downtown Leesburg, King Street from Ida Lee Drive to Fairfax Street.
Start the holiday by showing your patriotic spirit at the annual Independence Day Parade, held through Historic Downtown Leesburg beginning at 10:00 am.
The parade will start at Ida Lee Park, travel down King Street and conclude at Fairfax Street. Put on your patriotic best and join your friends and neighbors to celebrate the birthday of the United States!
This year’s parade will also feature the 15th annual Patriot’s Cup Competition, sponsored by the Loudoun Now newspaper. This award will go to the best parade entry; winners’ names will be engraved on the Patriot Cup, which will be on display at Town Hall.
A real patriot treat for the parade is the parade prelude of the American Originals fife & Drum Corps sponsored by Toth Financial! This patriotic group will travel the parade route beginning at 9:45am from Ida Lee Park and stop throughout the route for short performances for the crowd to enjoy!

Suzie n Stephen Acoustic Live Music Benefit- American Legion Post 130, Falls Church, VA 6/28/24 7-10 pm
2024-06-28 19:00 - 22:00
Join Vets’ Retreat Virginia for a live music benefit by Suzie n Stephen Acoustic. Falls Church, VA. 6/28/24. 7-10 pm.

Details:
American Legion Post 130
400 N. Oak St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
Times 7-10 pm
Cover $5

22 Until None Operation Mercury 5K Memorial Walk/Ruck, 6/22/24 Fredericksburg, VA. & Tazewell, VA
2024-06-22
Join VRVI as we host a 22 Until None Operation Mercury 5K Memorial Walk/Ruck on 6/22/24, in Fredericksburg, VA. This event is to honor the Heroes we’ve lost to suicide, and to raise awareness of community resources and support for prevention. Rally 0730 Step Off 0800.
Afterwards, the VRVI Team is hitting the road from Fredericksburg to Tazewell, VA to join our friends at Tactical Retreat Unplugged for their Operation Mercury 5K Memorial Walk/Ruck event. Contact TRU for info on this event at 844-446-HERO (4376). Meeting at 1600. Lincolnshire Park. Upper parking lot near AquaPark.

Veteran Help Point Operation Honor. Celebrate. Community. Connection. 9 am 6/14- 10 pm 6/15/24
2024-06-14 09:00 - 2024-06-15 22:00
VRVI has been invited by Veteran Help Point to attend Operation Honor, featuring food, resources, community support, and guest speakers. Two-day event, from 9 am 6/14/24- 10 pm 6/15/24

Fulton County Courthouse Lawn
201 N Second St.
McConnellsburg, PA 17233-1101

Reva Fire & Rescue and Jax Wax of Culpeper; The Red Line Car Show. 9 am - 2 pm
2024-06-08 09:00 - 14:00
VRVI will be entering our company Jeep in the Red Line Car Show, supporting Reva Fire and Rescue, Culpeper, VA
Includes vendors, DJ, and kids’ attractions.

18230 Birmingham Road.
Culpeper, VA 22701

24th Annual Ride of the Patriots, To Rolling to Remember 5/26/24.
2024-05-26 06:30 - 16:00
Join Patriot Harley Davidson in Fairfax, VA for the 24th Annual Ride of the Patriots, To Rolling to Remember, Memorial Day weekend, 2024.
Schedule and ride sign up details here: https://patriotharley.com/en/ride-of-the-patriots
This event features food, live entertainment, vendors, prizes, and more.
Two day event. Vets’ Retreat Virginia will be attending as a vendor on Sunday 5/26/24 (only).

2nd Annual Community Spring Fling, Springfield, VA
2024-05-25 11:00 - 14:00
Join the Demaine Funeral Home in Springfield, VA for the 2nd Annual Community Spring Fling, in honor of Flag Day.
Bring your used American flags to be retired by the American Legion.
Enjoy an alpaca & goat petting zoo, live band, food trucks and vendors.
11 am -2 pm
Demaine Funeral Home
5308 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22151

2024 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Presented by the VALE Foundation, 5/19/24
2024-05-19 11:00 - 16:00
Join the VALE Foundation for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. VRVI attending by invitation.
Charity raffle, food, music, dunk-a-cop. Over 30 law enforcement agencies in attendance.
11 am – 4 pm
Register at valefoundation2020@gmail.com
Location:
Green Top Hunt Fish
10150 Lake ridge Parkway
Ashland, VA 23005

VFW Post 12202 3rd Birthday Celebration and Family Day, 2024. Saturday 5/4/24, King George, VA
2024-05-04 13:00 - 19:00
VRVI has been invited to participate at the VFW Post 12202 3rd Birthday Celebration and Family Day, 2024.
Featuring:
Bounce houses, kids’ area, axe throwing, letters for troops, vendors, community resources, food trucks, music, beer & wine.
5/4/24 1-7 pm.
Sealston Sports Complex
11050 Fletchers Chapel Road
King George, VA 22485

The Hero Academy Charity Night @Cider Lab, Spotsylvania, VA on 4/22/24. 4-8 pm
2024-04-22 16:00 - 20:00
Join The Hero Academy for Charity Night at the Cider Lab, Spotsylvania, VA.
Fundraiser for Veteran and First Responder service and facility dog programs.
7501 Graham St. Suite 128 Spotsylvania, VA

Valor Ranch 2nd Annual Run for Valor
2024-04-20 09:00
VRVI has been invited to set up a promotional table in support of the Valor Ranch 2nd Annual Run for Valor. Located at the Valor Ranch, King George, VA.

Sign up here: https://bishopsevents.com/event/2024-run-for-valor-5k-10k-trail-run-1-mile-fun-run-walk/

Details:
Come join us to support a great cause and enjoy some fresh air and exercise at a beautiful farm in King George, Va.
The 5K and 10K courses are trail runs throughout the farm and will be officially timed. The 10K ruck follows the same course as the 10K run and will not be timed. All participants can expect uneven terrain, an occasional tree root and the possibility of mud/standing water (depending on the weather leading up to the race date). The course is on unpaved surfaces along pastures, woods, and a gravel road. The 1-mile fun run/walk will be on gravel roads and well packed trails.
Ages ten (10) and up for all events, except the 1mile run/walk which is all ages, paces, and walkers are welcome. There will be post-race music, vendors & games, as well as food & drinks available for purchase. Valor Ranch SWAG included for EVERYONE that registers! MUST register by April 10, 2024, to receive a shirt.

Virtual Race Option

We now offer a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day. Find more information about our virtual option on our Virtual Races page.

Runners Receive
Finisher’s Coin, Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event

Ruckers Receive

Finisher’s Patch & Event Shirt

Pack Weighing and Weights
Individuals 150 lbs. and under = pack weight of 10 lbs.
Individuals 150 lbs. and over = pack weight of 20 lbs.
NOTE: pack weight does not include water
Valor Ranch staff will weigh all packs prior to the start of the ruck.

Charity Information
Come join us to support a great cause and enjoy some fresh air and exercise at a beautiful farm in King George, Va. This 120 acre farm is home to the nonprofit Valor Ranch and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the nonprofit to expand the programs, activities and services that they offer to injured service members. Valor Ranch is a 501(c)(3) organization that specializes in recreational therapy for military members that have sustained injuries in the service of this country. Please visit their website for more information https://valorranch.us

Schedule of Events/Race Start Times
Gates will open for registration at 6:00 am
Opening Ceremonies – 7:15am
10k run – 7:45 am (minimum age 10)
5k – 8am (minimum age 10)
10k ruck – 8:15am (minimum age 10, will not be officially timed)
1 mile – 8:30am – 1 Miler is a family fun run and will not be officially timed. All participants will receive a ribbon.

Registration Fees
1 mi – $25 – 1 Miler is a family fun run and will not be officially timed. All participants will receive a ribbon.
5k – $40
10k – $55
Ruck – $55
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before April 10. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis – sizes and availability are not guaranteed.

Military, Veteran, First Responder and Family Wellness Fair, Hosted by VRVI
2024-03-10 13:00 - 15:00
Join us at the Settle Down Easy Brewery in Falls Church, VA on Sunday March 10, 2024 from 1-3pm, for a wellness resource fair. Meet, network, and get informed of organizations across the DMV working to support our military, veterans, first responders, and their families.

Live Music Benefit for Kyrus Charities. Falls Church, VA 3/8/24. Time: 7 pm.
2024-03-08 00:00
VRVI will be supporting a live music benefit for our partners at Kyrus Charities. 3/8/24. Time: 7 pm.

Music by the Mildudez and the Red Shoes.

American Legion Post 130
Falls Church, VA

American Legion Spotsylvania Post 320 Invitational Presentation, 3/5/24
2024-03-05 19:00 - 19:30
VRVI has been invited to provide an orientation of our services to the general membership of American Legion Post 320, Spotsylvania. 3/5/24, 7 pm.
