Operation Honor: Rural Salute PA | Free Community Event!

A free, family‑friendly gathering created for rural & small-town veterans, military families, and the communities that stand beside them.

Operation Honor: Rural Salute™ is heading to PA, and this isn’t your typical “walk around and grab a brochure” event. It’s a real community day — relaxed, welcoming, and built around the people who make rural America strong.

Come for the fun. Stay for the connection. Leave knowing you were part of something meaningful.

• Craft vendors and small businesses from across the region
• Food trucks serving hometown favorites
• Music and an easygoing, come‑as‑you‑are atmosphere
• Plenty of activities for kids and families
• On‑site veteran support: healthcare navigation, enrollment, benefits guidance, mental health resources, and more
• Genuine connection through conversations, shared stories, and community pride

Nothing stiff. Nothing formal. Just a good day with good people.

• Veterans from every era and branch
• Military families, spouses, and caregivers
• Rural neighbors who believe in showing up for their community
• Local organizations, nonprofits, and businesses who want to support veterans in a real way

If you care about veterans — or love one — you belong here.

Rural veterans often face challenges that go unseen: long drives for care, fewer services, and the feeling of being overlooked. Operation Honor: Rural Salute™ helps bring support directly to them — in a setting that feels familiar, comfortable, and rooted in community.

This isn’t charity. It’s community in action.

Spend the day with us. Meet your neighbors. Bring your family. Shop local. Enjoy good food. Leave feeling proud of your town — and the veterans who make it stronger.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority, 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg, United States

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