Let’s Celebrate Summer Bash Published July 16, 2010 By Joni VanMei 377th Force Support Squadron Kirtland Air Force Base, NM -- Kirtland AFB's Summer Bash is an annual morale-booster. This year's bash is July 23, from noon to 5 p.m., at Hardin Field. For many, the bash will be an alternative duty site, so expect a large turnout. This family event will include more than 100 vendors, aircraft static displays, live bands, a family fun area featuring bouncy castles, and much more. · In the middle of Hardin Field will be a special vehicle display - the "Show of Force Power Vehicle Show" will include bikes, motorcycles, cars and trucks. It's your chance to see race cars and the Pit Bull Monster truck up close, as well as vintage vehicles. · Plenty of food vendors will line the field, providing foods from hot dogs to Thai specialties, and you can choose a snow cone or ice cream for dessert. · The Mountain View Club will have two beer booths. - Crafts, art and activity booths will also be in place. - Information booths provide knowledge on health care, car care and animal welfare. - Static displays include the CV-22, HH-60, Uh-1, Security Forces, Explosive Ordnance Disposal and the Museum of Military History, the Accessory Pit, Empowered Women, Sandia Speedway and aero modelers. - Animal Rescue will be on the 7th Street side of Hardin Field. Visitors can adopt a pet on the spot. Pets are not allowed on the field, unless they are part of Summer Bash or newly adopted at the event. - The sporting event area offers tug of war, a tire race, 3-legged race and more. Pre-event entertainment starting at 10 a.m. will be provided by DJ T's Sound & Entertainment on the main stage. Local favorite band "Split Decision" will entertain from 12:30 to 1:30. A special performance by "Gooding," a nationally recognized band, will rock the big stage from 3 to 4:30. Parking around Hardin Field is limited, so extra parking is available at the Chapel, a short walk to Hardin Field. Distinguished visitor, handicapped and sponsor parking will be available on 5th Street, behind the main stage. To avoid parking the car altogether, ride your bike. Bike ABQ will operate a bicycle valet service. Cycle to the event and Bike ABQ will look after your bicycle for a small donation while you're at the Summer Bash. Motorcycle parking will also be available on 5th Street along Hardin Field. Summer Bash is July 23 from noon to 5 p.m. at Hardin Field. If you want to set up a booth, do a demonstration or static display, or volunteer, contact Joni VanMeir at 846-3351 or joni.vanmeir@kirtland.af.mil For more information, check out www.kirtlandforcesupport.com. Summer Bash 2010 schedule Pre-Event Activities at Hardin Field 6:30 - 8 a.m. Aircraft landings (estimated) 8 - 10 a.m. Motorcycle Skill Course 9 - 11 a.m. Vendor/vehicle set up 1 - Noon DJ T's Sound & Entertainment (Main Stage) 11 a.m. Event opens Main Event: Summer Bash 2010 at Hardin Field Noon Official Event Start (Main Stage) 12:10 p.m. Summer Bash Art winner presentation (Main Stage) 12:15 p.m. Tug-O-War (Sporting Event area) 12:20 p.m. Sponsor appreciation (Main Stage) 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Split Decision (Main Stage) 12:30 - 5 p.m. Teddy Bear Walk (Family Fun area) 1:30 p.m. Show of Force Power judging 1:45 p.m. Tire Race (Sporting Event area) 1:30-3 p.m. DJ T's Sound & Entertainment (Main Stage) 1:30 p.m. Sponsor shout out 1:30 p.m. Kid's dance contest (chicken dance) by Main Stage 2:15 p.m. Show of Force Power winner presentation (Main Stage) 3-4:30 p.m. Gooding (Main Stage) 3:15 p.m. Blindfold course (Sporting Event area) 4:15 p.m. 3-legged race (Sporting Event area) 4:30 p.m. DJ (Main Stage) -- final announcements and prizes 5 p.m. Event ends 5 - 6:30 p.m Vendor/vehicles exiting the field · Chapel parking lot is the alternative parking area for Summer Bash. · Bicycle valet parking will be available · Motorcycle parking is available along 5th Street · For emergencies, check with the Information Booth or Fire/EMS station (corner of D & 7th) · Register for grand prizes at the Information Booth Volunteers needed for Summer Bash to perform set-up and tear-down, traffic control and gate in-processing. Meeting will be July 22, 10 a.m. at Hardin Field. Call 846-1522.