Family Art Fest and Salute to the Troops
SPONSORS
Host and Medal of Honor
Midtown Centre Office Park
Bronze Star
City of Jacksonville Tourist & Development Council
First Coast News
The Resident Community News
WOKV
Purple Heart
Heekin Orthopedic
Landstar
PRI
Friends
Breaking Ground Contracting
Wachovia
Family Support Services of North Florida Inc.
Fazzini’s Coffee & Tea
Sea Star
Fidelity Investments
Firehouse Subs
JaxPort
Jacksonville FOP Foundation
Hasty’s Communications of Florida
Moyer Marble & Tile Company
Stellar Foundation
The Florida Masonic Child ID Program was started by Most Worshipful Samuel E. Cowan in 1996 when he was the Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Mason of Florida located in Downtown Jacksonville. We no longer live in a safe society. Anything that can be done to protect our children is worth the time. A Team of Volunteers are committed to honor our children as our future and legacy. Children are photographed and fingerprinted. This program is of no cost to the parent or guardian. Donations to the program are gladly accepted and help to keep this important program available to the public. As a public service, the Child ID Program served 188 children on the first day of the Festival and another 80 children the second day of the Midtown Festival.
Special thanks to all vendors and participants! and the great Draw for troops
Midtown Centre Foundation Proudly Hosts The 2009
"Family Art Fest and Salute to the Troops"
Saturday November 14th 10-6pm,
Sunday November 15th 12-6pm
The Midtown Fest, Family Art Fest & Salute to the Troops, offers something for all ages with varied interests and showcases one of the city’s most historic areas. It is also fitting that this event continues to support the Veterans’ History Project which provides American war veterans the opportunity to share their stories on audiotape (videotape will be provided in the future) that will ultimately be archived in the Library of Congress. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS: -Pilot the CH-47 Chinook helicopter and get a birds eye view from the cockpit of the 23,000-pound army transporter.
Experience the Marine 27-Ton AMTRAC and weapons display, Stop by the Navy Seal Accelerator Tour and take the Army “Interactive Challenge” rope climbing wall, sit-up/push-up mat and pull-up bar! –Inside, visit the NSW-NSO ”hall of fame” equipment display; watch Navy videos or check out the Life Accelerator kiosks. Bring an unwrapped toy for the annual collections of Toys 4 Tots!
Please see our "Zone" page and below for event activities.
*Kids Zone- clowns, face painting, games, bouncy house, free Child ID registry & more.
*Art Market - come see local artists display and showcase their talent. *Military Exhibits- Army Recruiting battalion, Chinook helo, AMTRAC, VFW, Rock climbing wall, toys 4 tots, Navy Recruiting, and so much more!
*Green Vendors – American Electrical, Breaking Ground, End Results, Surface Care Systems, USGBC, are just SOME of the great Eco friendly vendors coming out!
*Health and Community Safety Zone - Northeast Florida Safety Council exhibit, "Drunk car" See what it is like for you drive drunk, City Services,
*Food –Firehouse Subs will be our main food vendor, also joining us - Mayes Hot dog/Hamburger vendor & A.J.'s Flavored Popcorn as well as Serenity Christian Fellowship Church’s BBQ.
*Beer Garden –Catered Cocktails will be working our beer garden with all proceeds going to our beneficiaries!
*Music- LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL DAY!
ALL PARKING IS FREE! FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
| Midtown Centre Office Park is home to the annual “Family Art Fest and Salute to the Troops” |
