Military Family Weekend in Angel Fire

Are you a veteran, active-duty family, or community member who wants to give back?
Celebrate, honor, and support our veterans with a weekend full of music, community, and purpose. From feel-good concerts in the park to a heartfelt BBQ luncheon and a powerful 5K for awareness, this weekend is dedicated to those who’ve served—and those who stand beside them.

When: Friday–Sunday, August 29–31, 2025
Where: Mountain View Event Center, NVWHC Office, Angel Fire Airport
What to Expect:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 

• 5-7PM – Cool Summer Nights Concert: The Mango Cakes
  Frontier Park
  Genre: Pop / Soul / Funk
  A high-energy, feel-good show from Albuquerque’s vibrant pop-soul fusion band.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30

• Starts at 7:30AM – 10K Mountain Run
  Angel Fire Resort | Start/Finish near Base Area
  Registration closes on Wednesday, August 27 @ 11:59MT
  Supports local trail stewardship through the Enchanted Circle Trails Association.

• 11AM – Veteran Family BBQ Luncheon
  NVWHC Office (next to Vietnam Wall replica)
  Hosted by the National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center
  $10 per plate | Supports veteran PTSD retreats

• 8:30AM-3PM Annual David Westphall Veterans Foundation Bricklaying Ceremony
  Vietnam Veterans Memorial | 34 Country Club Road
  Run for The Wall (RFTW) honors veterans and military by laying bricks along the Veterans Memorial Walkway.

• 5-8PM – Military Family Weekend Concert: Ryan Painter and the Resistors
  Frontier Park
  Genre: Classic Country / Texas Red Dirt
  Original songs with a Southwest flair—great for dancing under the mountain sky.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31

• Starts at 6:30 AM – Veteran Suicide Prevention & Awareness 5K Fun Run
  Hosted by NVWHC | Angel Fire Airport
  Register here or in person at 7am on event day
  Benefits PTSD retreats for veteran families.

• 10AM – 2PM – Angel Fire Farmers’ Market
  Frontier Park
  A mix of fresh, local, and artisanal goods

• 2:30–4 PM – Military Family Weekend Concert: DK & The Affordables
  Frontier Park
  Genre: Rockabilly
  Twangy guitar, vintage vibes, and dance-worthy tunes with 1950s swagger and punk spirit.

Proceeds from NVWHC events support week-long healing retreats for veteran families in the Enchanted Circle.

Let’s come together to show our gratitude, build awareness, and stand united.