8th Annual Global SoldierFestival-Charlotte, NC

You are invited to attend this weekend of event that celebrates veteran families. This event is open for everyone to attend.

We would like to thank our partners for their participation and support of veterans and their families.

Shop Black City Tour , Melanated Market Exchange, Butter Con Magazine and The Rosa Parks Farmer's Market.

Friday-July 30(Black Tie Fundraising Gala) will be held at Whitehead Manor Conference and Event Center This is black tie event that will feature VIP guest speakers, awards, a catered dinner and entertainment. 7pm-11pm

Emcees are "I'm Every Woman" Radio host, Valerie Starks and Ms. Culture Galaxy North Carolina-Sonya Petty

Guest Speakers: Carmen E. Cole-National President of Montford Point Marines, Dr. Christopher Thompson-Author, Pastor and Teacher, Million Heir-Williams-Mental Health Advocate, Author, Military Mom, Thomas Gordon-Army, Navy, and Air Force Veteran also a member of Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity, Inc and Miss North Carolina USA 2021-Madison Bryant

Saturday-July 31(Outdoor Festival/Concert) will be held at Symphony Park located at 4400 Sharon Rd behind the Dicks Sporting Good's in Southpark Mall. This will be held from 1pm-7pm and will include national and local recording jazz, inspirational and R&B singers, along with vendors, exhibitors, and food trucks.

Check out our artist lineup

DJ B-1, DJ Deaconn, Meli'sa Morgan, Melvin Crispell III, Buff "Bone Jazz" Dillard, Akya Canada, Kimberly Michelle Prince, Neveah ,Tommy & Nancy Lopez, Shableek, Soca Fitness, Vee Mayo, and Hymnz & Metaphors.

Sunday-Aug 1(Inside Festival/Mini Workshops) will held at Whitehead Manor Conference and Event Center located at 5901 Sardis Rd. This will be held from 2pm-7pm. This day will also include food trucks, vendors, exhibitors, and mini workshops.

Vendor/Exhibitor Registration Form

These events is open to the public and are FREE and open to the public!! For a premium VIP experience, limited VIP Tickets are available.

This event is sponsored by I*AM*VETS, Operation Education, Inspired Inclusivity Consulting, Harmony Health Therapeutic Services, MoonBaby Media, "I'm Every Woman Radio Show", Allied Mortgage Group, Liberty Mutual , CAI Public Strategies, Love in Forkfuls, Uncle Dave's Kettle Korn, Beasley Media, Eurtopia Services and The Village to Vendor Pipeline.

If you, your group or organization would like to volunteer for this event, please call 704-380-7686 or complete the volunteer registration form. Volunteer Registration

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