10 Reasons We're Excited for Fort Gordon's Independence Day Celebration
Between the funnel cakes, great music, and awesome people we met at Fort Gordon's Springfest last April, we couldn't resist another opportunity to support our #LoveAugusta community - so when we heard that Fort Gordon hosts one of the biggest, brightest, and boldest Independence Day bashes in the SouthEast, we practically leapt out of our loafers to be a part of it.
And THIS time, it is ALL about our customers, our troops, and the beautiful people of Augusta, GA, and Aiken, SC. Here's a list of the top ten things we can't wait for this week:
1. Our first ever three-day Freedom Tent Sale on Barton Field:
We have set up a huge tent on Barton Field next to the stage - and there's no way you'll miss the stretches of gorgeous vehicles we'll have available for test drives (yes, ALL of them will be available for test drives). We are even bringing some of our best Pre-Owned stock! We also have top secret, insane, crazy, over-the-top deals and discounts happening out there. So insane, we're scared to post it in a public venue. (Corporate sponsors, look away!)
We have already given away one of our three Yeti Coolers - come to our Tent Sale and be the one to go home with the second!
2. Seeing the Swingin' Medallions:
Hitting the stage on Thursday evening at 7pm, the Swingin' Medallions are known as the "Party Band of the South," mastering covers of our favorite classics, as well as bringing their own sound to classic rock originals. Every performance is a party with the Swingin' Medallions! (Does this mean we should bring our dancing shoes?) Check them out on Facebook!3. Getting rid of all of this junk:
We have boxes stacked up all over the back nooks and crannies of our offices - and we're ready to get rid of them! Who knows what's inside! Jeep hats, Ram hats, Dodge hats, Mopar blankets, cups, coozies, water bottles, thermoses, backpacks, duffel bags, a Yeti Cooler, and that's all the digging I could do before the paper cuts descended. It's a little late for spring cleaning - but we're doing it anyway. Stay up to date with what we're doing with all that junk by liking us on Facebook, following us on Instagram, and on Twitter.
This basket stuffed with Ram merchandise is just one of the things we're giving away this week!
4. Seeing you having a blast:
One little card up our sleeve for the Carnival on Thursday - an Instagram Scavenger Hunt! I will be investigating the grounds bright and early Thursday morning to sniff out stuff hidden around the place - and I'll be posting hints to help you find and photograph something happening at the fair. The contest goes from 3:30 - 5:00, and every correct answer gets a point. I can't tell you what you'll win yet, but trust me, it's valued at over $150. I've had to hide it from people so it doesn't disappear!
I can't show you what's up for whoever wins the Instagram Scavenger Hunt - but I can tell you it's worth a lot more than this.
5. Giving out coupons:
It's hard not to be patriotic when so many of our employees are veterans, and so many of our amazing customers come to us from Fort Gordon. So we've put together a special coupon for anyone with a military ID - and it's hundreds of dollars off. See the folks at our Tent Sale for more details!
6. Telling everyone about our DriveBaby™ Contest:
It's shocking to hear that there aren't more people talking about our DriveBaby™ scholarship! It's so easy to enter, and so simple to win - why wouldn't you want to enter your little one? We are so excited to tell more people about this exciting opportunity - and it's super exciting! (Can you tell we're excited about it?)
7. Funnel Cake:
'Nuff said. (Drools.)
8. Showing off our specialty wrapped and decaled vehicles:
The Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram manager David Percival is a huge fan of community events, and he has not failed to bring us some very special products to show off at this one. You'll have to come see us to find out what I'm talking about, but when we say glory and patriotism, we mean it!
9. Listening to the Signal Corps Band:
Because who has more practice knocking the Star Spangled Banner out of the park than a military band??
10. Fort Gordon's Famous Firework Spectacle:
It's infamous. It's resilient. It's persistent. And from what we hear, it's Army Strong. We can't wait to be in awe of Fort Gordon's once-a-year everything-but-the-kitchen-sink blowout firework spectacular!
After a list of stuff like that, why in the world would you NOT be there? Drop in, take something off our hands, and enjoy everything Fort Gordon Morale Wellness and Recreation has been hard at work to provide!
Happy Birthday, America!!
Read more about our Community Involvement here!This post was written by Milton Ruben Social Media Manager Heather Cortright. Photos and graphics provided by the same.
