Past Events at ForVets
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All of the events are open to all veterans past and present and their family and friends.
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Reenactment
Spirit of the Horses extravaganza
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Elvis Tribute by Jimmy Fields – Dec. 15th 2023
Event Canceled ELVIS CHRISTMAS TRIBUTE & DINNER – will be held on Friday, Dec. 15th. Doors open 6pm & show starts at 7pm at the Otter Springs lodge. Tickets are $20.00 per person. Please click the donate button and choose an amount, also (you must...
Rock Bluff Band Nov. 24th 2023
Halloween with Rock Bluff Band
Dinner & Dancing Sept. 22th, 2023
Dinner & Dancing with Rock Bluff Band Aug. 25th
Vet-Fest 2023
Vet Fest Sponsorship Form 2023
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Otter Springs Triple Crown Corn Hole
Dinner & Dance with Rock Bluff Band Friday, June 23th
Power Wheels Race
First Annual Ship Regatta Cardboard Boat Race
Summer Dinner & Dance
DINNER AND DANCING WITH ROCK BLUFF BAND – 3/24/23
DINNER AND DANCING WITH ROCK BLUFF BAND AT OTTER SPRINGS LODGE. *FRIDAY, MARCH. 24TH - DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM *$15 PER PERSON. *DINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED *DRINKS & DESERTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. *JUST DANCING $5.00 FOR YOUR...
DINNER AND DANCING WITH ROCK BLUFF BAND 2-24-23
DINNER AND DANCING WITH ROCK BLUFF BAND AT OTTER SPRINGS LODGE. *FRIDAY, FEB 24TH - DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM *$15 PER PERSON. *SERVING HAM CASSEROLE, FRESH GREEN SALAD *DRINKS & DESERTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. *JUST DANCING $5.00 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, TICKETS...
Elvis Tribute & Dinner
Friday, Feb. 10th doors open at 6pm Serving Baked Ham, Sweet Potato Casserole, Vegetable Medley Donation of $20 per person for Dinner and Show
DININER AND DANCING WITH ROCK BLUFF BAND – Jan. 27, 2023
DININER AND DANCING WITH ROCK BLUFF BAND AT OTTER SPRINGS LODGE. *$15 DONATION PER PERSON. *FRIDAY, JAN 27TH, DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM *SERVING TURKEY TETRAZZINI. *DRINKS & DESERTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. *JUST DANCING $5.00 DONATION
Raid of Otter Springs – 2023
You're Invited! 6th Annual Raid of Otter Springs At ForVets Inc. Otter Springs Park & Campground 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693 All proceeds go to the Camp Valor Project Admission $5 per person Children 7 and younger FREE Veterans with ID FREE ...
ELVIS CHRISTMAS TRIBUTE & DINNER
FRIDAY DEC. 16TH, 6-9PM DOORS OPEN AT 6PM FOR DINNER - TURKEY, DRESSING, MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY, GREEN BEANS. DRINKS & DESERTS "PIES" AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. ELVIS CHRISTMAS TRIBUTE & DINNER FROM 7-9PM. AWARD WINNING, JIMMY FIELDS ELVIS IMPERSONATOR....
DINNER AND DANCING SHINDIG WITH ROCK BLUFF BAND
DININER AND DANCING SHINDIG WITH ROCK BLUFF BAND AT OTTER SPRINGS LODGE. *$15 DONATION PER PERSON. *FRIDAY, SEPT 30TH, DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM *SERVING FALL FAVORITES LASAGNA, SALAD AND A ROLL. *DRINKS & DESERTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. *JUST DANCING $5.00 DONATION...
ELVIS GI BLUES & DINNER
DINNER & ELVIS GI BLUES SHOW FRIDAY AUG 5TH, 6-9PM DOORS OPEN AT 6PM FOR DINNER - LASAGNA, SALAD, GARLIC BREAD. DRINKS & DESERTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. ELVIS GI BLUES SHOW FROM 7-9PM. JIMMY FIELDS ELVIS IMPERSONATOR. VISIT OTTERSPRINGS.COM FOR ONLINE TICKET...
VETFEST 2022
VETFEST IN SUPPORT OF CAMP VALOR PROJECT. SATURDAY AUG 6TH, 10AM-3PMSPEND THE DAY AT OTTER SPRINGS.FREE ADMISSION.VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, ENTERTAINMENT ON STAGE. Vendor Form: Download: Vet Fest Vendor Registration Veteran Services Providers and Other Community Service...
DINNER AND DANCING HOEDOWN WITH ROCK BLUFF BAND
A SUMMERTIME DINNER AND DANCING HOEDOWN WITH ROCK BLUFF BAND AT OTTER SPRINGS LODGE. *$15 PER PERSON. *FRIDAY, JULY 29TH, DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM *SERVING SUMMERS FAVORITES GRILLED HAMBURGRS, POTATOE SALAD, COLE SLAW, BAKED BEANS. *DRINKS & DESERTS AVAILABLE FOR...
Raid of Otter Springs – 2022
You're Invited! Raid of Otter Springs At ForVets Inc. Otter Springs Park & Campground 6470 SW 80th Ave, Trenton, FL 32693 All proceeds go to the Camp Valor Project Admission$5 per personChildren 7 and younger FREEVeterans with ID FREE Food and Crafts on site...
Greetings Fellow Veterans On this giving Tuesday November 30th 2021 please consider giving to ForVets Inc. in support of our Camp Valor Project. We are a non-profit agency dedicated to providing adaptive living facilities and accommodations, advance and...
Elvis Christmas Tribute
Jimmy Fields returns to the Otter Springs Lodge. A true artist of the stage, will be sharing his impersonating talents with you. Time: Saturday Dec. 18th at 6pm at the Lodge. Dinner: Pulled Pork Dinner, Baked Beans, Coleslaw & Garlic Toast. Drinks are sold...
Forvets Quilt Drawing
JOIN US for Vet-Fest at Otter Springs Park and Campground for the Jeans and Jem’s Dinner Event. This beautifully quilted American themed piece will cover a twin bed or make a statement as a wall hanging. It was quilted and donated by Elaine Nemeth showing her support...
Dinner on Friday August 6th, 2021 at 5:30–9PM.
JOIN US for Vet-Fest at Otter Springs Park and Campground. Dinner at the Lodge at 5:30-7:pm Chicken Cordon Bleu with roasted broccoli, seasoned baby potatoes, roll and dessert. Drinks - coffee, tea or water Get your tickets now! $20.00 per person. Get your tickets...
Fifth Annual Vet-Fest
August 7th, 2021 at 9 AM – 3 PMVet-Fest is one of Gilchrist County's Biggest Fun Filled Festivals in Celebration of Our Honored Veterans. Scroll down to learn more about sponsorship and vendor opportunities! August 7th, 2021 at 9 AM – 3 PM Download Vendor Application...
Memorial Day Weekend
Raid of Otter Springs Reenactment 2021
Join us on Saturday, January 10 2020 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM and on Sunday, January 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Otter Springs Park & Campground hosted by ForVets Inc.
Raid of Otter Springs Reenactment is a living history reenactment as it had been in 1861-1865.
Watch as the confederate and Union Infantry – Calvary – Artillery to battle it out.
Battles Reenactments Take Place at:
Saturday, January 16th at 10 AM & again at 2 PM
Sunday, January 17th at 2 PM
Food and Crafts on site.
ADMISSION:
$5.00 per person
Children 7 and younger FREE
Veterans with ID – FREE
For further information call Clement Lindsey at 352-318-2924
Raid of Otter Springs Reenactment 2020
Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM and 2 PM and on Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Otter Springs Park & Campground for the Raid of Otter Springs Reenactment hosted by Forvets Inc. Admission is $5 per person. 7 and younger FREE and Veterans with ID are FREE.
For further information call Clement Lindsey at 352-318-2924
RockBluff Band ForVets Fundraiser 2020 Dinner and Silent Auction
You’re invited to the 4th Annual Vet-Fest at Otter Springs!
August 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ADMISSION IS FREE!
All proceeds benefit the Camp Valor Project Be sure to join us on Friday night, July 31st, 2020
at 5:30 PM – 9 PM for a Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction followed by LIVE ENTERTAINMENT provided by the Rock Bluff Band
Sponsors and Vendors of the 4th Annual Vet-Fest at Otter Springs ForVets Inc.
Are you a vendor? Come join us! Vendors wanted! Reserve your spot before they are gone! ForVets Inc. invites you to their 2020 Fouth Annual Vet-Fest at Otter Springs on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 9 AM – 3 PM.
Admission is FREE!
Enjoy a day of food, games, live entertainment, raffles, vendors, HUGE YARD SALE and more!
Veteran related services will be available to offer information and assistance to veterans and family.
If your Organization would like to be part of this event for our veterans, please call 352-463-0800.
Sponsors and Vendors of the 4th Annual Vet-Fest at Otter Springs ForVets Inc.
Are you a vendor? Come join us! Vendors wanted! Reserve your spot before they are gone! ForVets Inc. invites you to their 2020 Fouth Annual Vet-Fest at Otter Springs on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 9 AM – 3 PM.
Admission is FREE!
Enjoy a day of food, games, live entertainment, raffles, vendors, HUGE YARD SALE and more!
Veteran related services will be available to offer information and assistance to veterans and family.
If your Organization would like to be part of this event for our veterans, please call 352-463-0800.
Honoring Joe Oxendine
William “Joe” Joseph Oxendine On Thursday, February 20th, 2020, William “Joe” Joseph Oxendine passed away peacefully while surrounded by his close friends and family. Joe was born on July 13, 1948, in Tampa, FL. During his 71 years, Joe wore many hats, but the...
4th Annual Vet-Fest at Otter Springs ForVets Inc.
Vet-Fest is happening on August 1st, 2020 at 9 AM – 3 PM at Otter Springs Park & Campground and you’re invited!
Admission is FREE!
Enjoy a day of food, games, live entertainment, raffles, vendors, HUGE YARD SALE and more!
Veteran related services will be available to offer information and assistance to veterans and family.
If your Organization would like to be part of this event for our veterans, please call 352-463-0800.
2020 Heart Breaker Adventure Race
Join us on Saturday, February 15, 2020 for the 2020 Heart Breaker Adventure Race. This race is a fund raiser to help fund the Camp Valor Project at Otter Springs. All active duty and Veterans will receive 50% off entry with a Military ID, VA Card, or DD-214. The 2020 Heart Breaker Adventure Race will start and finish at Otter Springs Park and Campground, home of the Camp Valor, For Vets, in Gilchrist County.
Veterans Day Parade 2019
Join us at ForVets on Monday, November 11th, 2019 at 10 AM – 11 AM as we celebrate our Veterans and the sacrifice they have given for our country at the Veterans Day Parade.
The parade will begin at 10AM at the Trenton library and ends after the court house on 129.
Christmas in the Country 2018
ForVets, Inc. Christmas in the Country. You’re invited to join us on December 15th, 2018 at Otter Springs Park Campground for Christmas in the Country.
Proceeds from dinner are donated to the ForVets, Inc.
Fundraising Campaign for the construction of the Camp Valor Project facilities to serve the severely wounded veterans.
Car and Trade Show
ForVets, Inc. invites to join them on November 10, 2018 at Otter Springs RV Park and Campground for the Veterans Day Car and Trade Show starting at 9:00 am.
In addition to the car show there will be vendors on hand with crafts.
An Evening of Bluegrass
ForVets Inc. Invites you to An Evening of Bluegrass – Friday, November 2nd, 2018, at 6:30pm.
Featuring the music of Dalton Pike. Admission is Free.
Raid of Otter Springs Reenactment 2018
Join us on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM and on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Otter Springs Park & Campground hosted by Forvets Inc.
Raid of Otter Springs Reenactment is a living history reenactment as it had been in 1861-1865.
Second Annual AMVET Riders Chapter 422 Poker Run 2015
Join ForVets Inc. on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM for Second Annual AMVET Riders Chapter 422 Poker Run
The Poker Run will be held at the Amvets Post 422 in Chiefland, Florida 32693.
Sponsored by Universal Gaming and AMVET Post 422.
Otter Springs 50/50 Cornhole Competition 2015
Come on out and have some fun on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Otter Springs 50-50 Cornhole Competition at Otter Springs Park & Campground hosted by Forvets Inc.
Registration fee is $20 per team.
Double Elimination.
Sign up now until Feb. 28th at 10am.
Games begin at 11am.
Pre-Register by calling 352-463-0800.
Jamie and Mike Acoustic Duo 2015
Join us on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM for a night of music with Jamie and Mike Acoustic Duo at Otter Springs Park Campground hosted by Forvets Inc.
Admission is only $2.00 per adult.
Children under 15 are FREE!
For more information call 352-463-0800.
Second Annual Vet-Fest at Otter Springs ForVets Inc.
ForVets Inc. invites you to their 2018 Second Annual Vet-Fest at Otter Springs on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 10 AM – 3 PM.
Admission is FREE!
Enjoy a day of food, games, live entertainment, raffles, vendors, HUGE YARD SALE and more!
Veteran related services will be available to offer information and assistance to veterans and family.
If your Organization would like to be part of this event for our veterans, please call 352-463-0800.
New Years Eve Masquerade Ball 2016
Join us December 31, 2016 at 7 PM – 1 AM for a magical evening at the ForVets, Inc. New Years Eve Masquerade Ball supporting the Camp Valor Project for wounded Veterans.
Your ticket entitles you to a red carpet photo, catered Hors d’oevers and dessert, a masquerade mystery drama, costume contest entry, dance lesson, New Years Eve Toast, and party.
Women Veteran Retreat 2019
Women Veteran Retreat – September 14th 2019, 9am-3pm.
The Friends of Forvets Volunteers is hosting a day of recognition to the female veterans of the armed forces, past and present.
Enjoy the FREE services we have for you!
Third Annual Vet-Fest at Otter Springs ForVets Inc
Join us on November 16th 2019 at 10 am for our 3rd Annual Vet-Fest day at Otter Springs Park Campground to support the Camp Valor Project for our severely wounded Veterans.
Admission is FREE!
Enjoy a day of food, games, live entertainment, raffles, venders, HUGE YARD SALE and more!
Veteran related services will be available to offer information and assistance to veterans and family.
Raid of Otter Springs Reenactment 2019
Join us on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM and on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Otter Springs Park & Campground hosted by Forvets Inc.
Food and Crafts on site.
$5.00 per person
Children 7 and younger FREE
Veterans with ID – FREE
A Little About ForVets, Inc.
ForVets Inc.
ForVets Mission:
To provide a transitional living and learning community with recovery facilities and support services for empowering and enhancing rehabilitative outcome for Military Veterans with severe service related disabilities.
ForVets Principles:
Strong Ethics, Excellent Quality and Superior Economics.
ForVets recognizes the need for physical, psychological, educational, and recreational program services and support in a singular, on-site facility.
“A place of empowerment for Veterans and Families.”
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