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Miami-Dade Country Fest 2026
Event Details
Join us at Tropical Park on April 25 – 26, 2026 at our Miami-Dade CountryFest, home of the International Livestock Show and Rodeo!
The Miami-Dade CountryFest, formerly known as the Miami Agriculture, Horse and Cattle Show, has been a staple event since 2008. This annual festival offers a weekend of entertainment for all ages and attracts cattle enthusiasts from around the globe.
Experience two days of non-stop fun with rides, live music, food trucks, and other enjoyable activities for adults and children alike. This year’s event will feature a thrilling professional rodeo show, adding to the excitement.
All guests MUST present proof of RSVP to gain FREE entry into the festival grounds. Free Entry does not include Seats into the Rodeo – Rodeo Seats to be sold soon!
We look forward to seeing y’all there!
Hours
- Event Hours: 9AM – 7PM
- Programming to begin at 10AM
Dolphin Shootout Fishing Tournament
Please see the flyer for all information. 6am time listed may be different than the actual time. For more information you would need to attend the Captains meeting. This is information for Veterans who like to fish. Does not Benefit Veterans. This is for the Police.
VFW Post 8195 Guest Speaker William “Bill” Watts
Join us to learn more about VFW Post 8195 in Hollywood Florida. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm sharp with Bill expected to speak sometimes around 7:30pm
Join us for a powerful and meaningful evening with special guest speaker William “Bill” Watts of Vet Info.
Bill will address the critical topics of suicide prevention and intervention, while sharing his mission of bringing Veterans together through connection, understanding, and support. Having spoken across the country as part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf War Illness Research Advisory Committee, Bill brings national insight and personal experience to this urgent conversation.
He speaks with honesty about the struggles many carry in silence — shedding light on the dark truths too often left unspoken — and offers hope, awareness, and pathways to support.
📍 VFW Post 8195
Hollywood, Florida
This is more than a talk — it’s a chance to stand together, support one another, and strengthen our Veteran community.
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Vet Info is proud to be sponsored by Free Sunshields — a small, family-owned business based in historic St. Augustine, Florida, delivering serious protection with a personal touch.
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But what truly stands out? Their heart for our military community. ❤️
Free Sunshields is committed to honoring the men and women who have served — and continue to serve — by supporting active lifestyles and giving back to Veterans.
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When you support businesses that support Veterans, everybody wins.
Meeting of the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses
Join the Department of Veterans Affairs Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Illnesses to hear the latest information on Research and possible treatments. This is a on line event. – https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m59fce0d6c040ab0ea95798bdbeca73cb
Please see flyer for Password and for Dial in information.
🎶 Turning Healing into Harmony at the Miami VA Hospital 🎶
Vet Info is proud to strike a powerful chord with our Veterans by donating 7 brand-new guitars to the Miami VA Hospital for use in Music Therapy. These guitars are more than instruments—they’re tools for healing, expression, and hope.
Veterans who participate in Music Therapy commit to a 10-session program, where music becomes a pathway to connection, focus, and recovery. For those who complete the program and don’t yet own a guitar, they’ll have the opportunity to take one home and continue their musical journey beyond the therapy room.
And it doesn’t stop there. If a Veteran shows dedication, progress, and a true passion for continuing music therapy, the guitar becomes theirs to keep—at no cost. No strings attached. Just encouragement, empowerment, and support.
At Vet Info, we believe healing doesn’t always come from words alone—sometimes it comes from six strings and a song. 🎵
Honored to serve those who have served us.
38th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration ( Honoring our Veterans )
Join the City of Tampa, Florida and its residents at the Tampa Convention Center for an unforgettable Black History Celebration. This special event honors 250 years of service and strength, celebrating a rich legacy of resilience, leadership, and cultural excellence.
Miami Beach VFW Presents – Business Market / Career Fair
Come join a Veteran lead Business Market / Career Fair at the Miami VA. Meet Patrick “Action” Jackson and learn how to start your own business. Please see Flyer for more information.
Super Bowl Watch Party – American Legion Post 43
Join other Veterans to have fun watching the Superbowl at American Legion Post 43 .