3rd Annual Veteran Appreciation Cookout

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Ujamaa Community Bookstore | Indianapolis, IN

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Join us for food, music, games, and community as we celebrate and honor our veterans during Military Appreciation Month.
About this Event

Join Us for the Veteran Appreciation Cookout!

We’re celebrating Military Appreciation Month the right way—with great food, music, and community. This in-person cookout is free for veterans and their families, and dedicated to honoring those who served in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

🎧 DJ Cam will be on the ones and twos, keeping the energy going throughout the event.
🔥 Ron will be on the grill, serving up cookout favorites along with his famous mac & cheese—so come hungry.

Enjoy a full experience including:

  • 🎯 Games and prize giveaways
  • 📸 A fun, interactive photo booth
  • 💬 Opportunities to connect, share stories, and build community

🔥 When you’re ready to wind down, step over to our chill firepit area, where you can relax and enjoy smooth, mellow jazz played live on the saxophone by Mr. Rice—setting the perfect vibe for the evening.

🎟️ Special Giveaway:
We’ll be giving away box seat tickets to an Indianapolis Indians baseball game—so come ready to participate and win!

Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, the connection, or all of the above—this day is all about celebrating YOU.


Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Arrival + Welcome Vibes Music playing
🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Welcome
Host: Laney Jackson
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Eat, Mingle, & Engage
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Karaoke, Games, Prizes, Awards
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Where is it happening?

Ujamaa Community Bookstore, 2424 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Street, Indianapolis, United States

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