Harford County Resource Fair For Veterans, Active Duty Military Will Be Oct. 21

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A resource fair for veterans, active duty military and their families will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street in Bel Air.

In recognition of Harford County’s 250th anniversary, this year’s theme is “250 Years of Harford County Supporting Service Members, Veterans and Their Families.”

This free, annual fair is a one-stop event for information about veterans’ healthcare, benefits and other resources, including a guide to local businesses that offer discounts to veterans. At the fair, representatives from the VA and several veterans service organizations will discuss and check on claims, help veterans sign up for VA healthcare and answer questions about important federal and state VA resources.

Giveaways at this year’s fair will include drawings for two Ravens tickets and gift cards courtesy of APGFCU. Lunch will be available free of charge, catered by Mission BBQ. Face painting will be available for the kids. Free transportation to the fair from Edgewood and Joppatowne is available upon request. For reservations, call 443-966-4518.

Invited exhibitors include Veterans Benefits Administration, VA MD Health Care System (VAMHCS), Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, VFW, American Legion, DAV and Maryland Vet Center for free counseling and referrals. For the giveaways, all Harford County veterans who attend the fair will be given a raffle ticket for a drawing to win two Ravens vs. Steelers tickets or one of eight $50 gift cards. Contestants must be Harford County veterans and the drawing will be held live on the veterans’ commission Facebook page. Only one prize per veteran will be allowed.