Join Johnson County Parks and Recreation along with Dog Tags of Johnson County as we SALUTE our VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES.

This is a FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING, FAMILY FRIENDLY event that is open to the public to honor our nation's heroes and our military families for all of their service, bravery, and sacrifice.

Special Guest Speakers - Retired Major General R. Martin Umbarger & Colonel Bell

EVENT FEATURES:

• 3:00pm Arrival & Welcome
• (The Nineveh Masonic Lodge #317 - Heroes of 1776 will perform)
• 4:00pm Opening Ceremony - Opening Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, followed by National Anthem, Host speaker Dan Cartwright Introduction of Guest Speaker(s) Retired Major General R. Martin Umbarger & Colonel Bell
• Veteran recognition
• Closing Ceremony

Activities Start - Access to food trucks, vendors, a biergarten, 2hr live broadcasting with 101.5 WKKG radio station, live music & inflatable bounce houses, a cornhole tournament, rock climbing wall, zipline, axe throwing trailer, and more!

5:30pm - 6:30pm - Terrell Sparks
7:00pm - 9:00pm - The Bishops
9:00pm Farewell & Departure
9:00pm Event Ends

EVENT DETAILS:

Johnson County Parks and Recreation - Amphitheater Area

3097 E. 32nd Street. Nineveh, IN 46164

(https://www.jocoparks.com/contact-us) 

Saturday, September 12, 2026
Gates open at 3:00PM
Event ends at 9:00PM

Public parking and admission are free.

**Indiana National Guard is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the event or its organizers in any way. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as an official source. Please verify details directly with the event organizers before making any plans or commitments.**