February 17, 2018 2:30pm - 11pm City Marketplace, Downtown Punta Gorda Country music * Great BBQ * Vendors Featuring Record Setting Artists Restless Heart 4 Gold albums, 8- #1 Songs, 25 charted Singles Restless Heart has enjoyed one of the most successful careers in Country Music history, placing over 25 singles on the charts – with six consecutive #1 hits, four of their albums have been certified Gold by the RIAA, and they have won a wide range of awards from many organizations including the Academy of Country Music’s Top Vocal Group trophy. Record-shattering string of hits, such as “Bluest Eyes in Texas” “I’ll Still Be Loving You,” “Fast Movin’ Train” and “When She Cries.”

Punta Gorda Native and is currently PCG Nashville Pro pursuing a singing and songwriting career. Original songs such as “American Beauty”, “Our Town” and”3 AM” have received critical acclaim in Nashville Jack performs extensively all across Florida and Georgia and has built a solid fan base. His high energy show gets people on there feet and partying!

with The Andy Pursell Band & Jason Brownie Vendor Information Package $2.00 of every ticket donated to Holidays 4 Heroes www.PGDowntownHoedown.com Great Country Music- Punta Gorda’s Downtown Hoedown to Support the Troops is excited to announce that country super-group “Restless Heart” will headline this year’s event! RESTLESS HEART John Dittrich, Greg Jennings, Paul Gregg, Dave Innis, and Larry Stewart – the men who make up Restless Heart have enjoyed one of the most successful careers in Country Music history, placing over 25 singles on the charts – with six consecutive #1 hits, four of their albums have been certified Gold by the RIAA, and they have won a wide range of awards from many organizations – including the Academy of Country Music’s Top Vocal Group trophy. Those stats aside, Innis feels that their career goes much deeper than that. Audiences have sung along with their record-shattering string of hits, such as “I’ll Still Be Loving You,” “Fast Movin’ Train” and “When She Cries.” Stewart says it’s humbling to know Restless Heart has made an impact. “I’m proud of the fact that we get to hear stories from young artists and musicians that we might have made an impression or inspiring them to come to town – having number one records, and hearing the stories of what they meant to people. To know that you have been a part of so mething that made a difference, the power of music, the power of a song. To be a part of something that made a mark. However big or small of a mark Restless Heart made, it’s still a mark. To be able to appreciate and feel blessed that we got lucky enough to get together. I feel like it was something that was meant to be.” JACK-MICHAEL Joining Restless Heart is Nashville recording artist Jack Michael, Jack grew up in Punta Gorda and is currently PCG Nashville Pro pursuing a singing and songwriting career. Several of his original songs such as “American Beauty”, “Our Town” and ”3 AM” have received critical acclaim in Nashville and are quickly becoming regional favorites. Jack performs extensively all across Florida and Georgia and has built a solid fan base. His high energy show gets people on there feet and partying! The Andy Purcell Band & Jason Brownie Andy Purcell & Jason Brownie are 2 local country artists on the rise. Andy is from Arcadia and he and his band provide a great upbeat show of country favorites and new Material. Jason Brownie is from Punta Gorda and has a great acoustic show showcasing his amazing vocals and crowd pleasing set list. Holidays 4 Heroes Holiday 4 Heroes is a grassroots effort started 10 years ago when local business owners became aware there was a need to fill, to provide cheer and comfort to our active duty military members in Iraq, Afghanistan and now Syria as well. This year close to 1000 boxes of supplies were sent to our heroic men and women serving to protect our freedom. Every cent and product collected goes directly to providing these packages to our service members. Every day the brave men and women in our military service are risking their lives for us. Our government does not provide some of their basic needs. As nearby bases and commissaries have shut down these items become difficult to acquire. Each year, starting in September, we search out local soldiers to adopt. We try to supply their entire camp. Their packages are mailed out the last week of November and are received by our soldiers for a little Christmas appreciation and cheer. Our community has really come together on this project. People donate tons of supplies, make their own care packages and donate money for the mailings. Please join us in the effort to support these very brave men and women who protect us. Remember, freedom is not free More than a concert- In addition to great music and a great cause, the Downtown Hoedown will feature great BBQ, great beverages from Old Smokey Moonshine, Corona, and there will be plenty of vendors on hand for those who want to do a little shop- ping between performances Contact Information– Smugglers Event Management, 115 Laishley Ct #121, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Jerry Cleffi– 941-628-0702 - [email protected]

Holidays 4 Heroes

We thank you for your support and consideration of Holiday 4 Heroes. Please contact us with any thoughts, ideas or to get involved. You can visit our website at www.holiday4heroes.com to learn more. Also, if you know of any service members that can use our services, please let us know.

Note from one of our brave men and women

"I'M CURRENTLY SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN AND

RECEIVED 3 OF YOUR BOXES IN THE MAIL TODAY. TO SAY I WAS BROUGHT TO TEARS AND MY TROOPS WERE OVERJOYED IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. I DON'T THINK YOU WILL TRULY EVER UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT YOU HAVE ON DEPLOYED MEMBERS. FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, THANK YOU MA'AM. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE YOU ALL PROUD UNTIL EVERY LAST ONE OF US IS HOME SAFE."

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Christ M A S Thank You for your Interest in Punta Gorda’s 3rd Annual Downtown Hoedown for the Troops! Event Location– City Marketplace 115 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Event Dates and Times- February 17th, 2018 Times– 2:30pm to 11pm Event Setup- February 16th– 10am– 4pm February 18th– 8am– 1pm All vendors must be setup and vehicles moved to Vendor Parking by 1pm on Event Day Gates will open at 2:30pm Non Food Vendor– Vending Space is on a First Come Basis, Spaces are 10x15, No guns or weapons, or inappropriate or unacceptable merchandise 10x15 Space- $125.00 20 Amp Electric available- $25 fee

Food Vendor- Food Vending Space is on a limited Basis, Spaces are 10x20, Menus must be pre-approved, No BBQ, water, soft drinks, beer, or alcohol 10x20 Space- $250.00 Electric available- 20 Amp- $25.00, 30Amp- $50.00

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Send Application and payment to– Smugglers Event Management, 115 Laishley Ct #121, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Email– [email protected] Phone– 941-628-7072