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: Frontier Park, NVWHC Office, Angel Fire Airport
What to Expect:

• Friday, August 29 | 5–7 PM
  Cool Summer Nights Concert: The Mango Cakes
  Genre: Pop / Soul / Funk
  A high-energy, feel-good show from Albuquerque’s vibrant pop-soul fusion band.

• Saturday, August 30 | 11 AM
  Veteran Family BBQ Luncheon
  Hosted by the National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center
  $10 per plate | Supports veteran PTSD retreats
  NVWHC Office (next to Vietnam Wall replica)

• Saturday, August 30 | 5–8 PM
  Military Family Weekend Concert: Ryan Painter and the Resistors
  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
  Registration: $35 | Race begins at 8 AM
  Benefits PTSD retreats for veteran families.

• Sunday, August 31 | 2:30–4 PM
  Military Family Weekend Concert: DK & The Affordables
  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.