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FL-15 will be hosting our 14th Annual on 3 November 2018.
(Both Friday and Saturday's Events will be held at The American Legion Post 75)
We will be holding a Meet & Greet on Friday evening (2 November) at the American Legion, Post 75 (Address: 898 E. James Lee Blvd Crestview, FL 32539)
- Steak dinners will be available at the beginning of the evening.
- Rib Eye Steak w/ Baked Potato, Salad, and Dessert
- Must be pre-ordered & paid by 15 Oct 2018
- $15.00 per dinner
* Please see Flyer for more details *
Host Hotel Information:
Sleep Inn & Suites
17834 State Highway 285 S
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
(850) 307-9000
Exit 70 off of I-10 (Roughly 15 Miles to the American Legion, Post 75))
All rooms reserved under Group Name: "U.S. Military Vets 2018"
*** If anyone has any issues with the Hotel or they are not honoring the quoted Rate, Please contact FIREBALL or you can talk to the General Manager, Teresa Davis.
Room types available:
10 - Single King Bed Rooms - Special Event Rate: $69 per night + tax
20 - Double Queen Beds Rooms: - Special Event Rate: $69 night + tax
2 - Double Queen Handicap Bedrooms - Special Event Rate: $69 night + tax
2 - Single King Handicap Bedrooms - Special Event Rate: $69 night + tax
(the handicap rooms are the same as regular rooms, just larger in size)
All rooms are non-smoking and equipped with: mini frig, microwave, TV, coffee maker, iron & iron board, hair dryer
Hotel amenities: complimentary full hot breakfast, wifi, pool, fitness center, gazebo area with gas grill
Pets allowed for an additional $25 per pet per night
Also, Shuttle Service from the hotel to the event will be made available Friday evening & Saturday upon request.
