We did get to take turns sneaking away and got to visit a little with our friends from the Great War Historical Society, Southern CaliforniaвЂ™s WW1 reenactors. We were very busy talking with those who were meandering pass, and rarely were able to leave our booth. Even though it was already November, it was still a rather warm California Day there in Corona. We were there reminding people of the Great War and informing all of the quickly arriving Armistice Centennial Event called the вЂњBells of PeaceвЂќ when any American across the land can take part in a ringing of the bells at the centennial of the end of WW1 at the Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month. Freedom Dogs is a desperately needed veteran's support organization. But with the live bands, the military reenactors, the veteran groups, and the many other vendors itвЂ™s a fun time for all.

And trust me, there areВ lots of them wanting to show off their special brew. A ticket allows adult participants to sample from all the many microbrewers contributing. In reality though, it is the beer tasting that raises the money, since all proceeds are donated to the many Veteran's service Organizations. Last year they had a functioning World War Two Sherman tank.ДЄs Bill Steinkirchner will tell you, the real purpose of this gathering is to support veteran groups, although the crowds may tell you it is to sell craft beer tasting tickets.

These types of bonuses are traditional for the Amber Waves of Grain Festival. TwoВ military helicopters came whizzing down the parade route causing the audience to cheer in delight. To top off an already exciting parade we were treated to a aircraft fly-over. I was distracted by the funny-looking ATV cart it sat on, not to mention the vet's ear-to-ear grin. I thought it was some kind of a pole that he was delivering. It was so unusual that I did not realize that there was a big hairy gun sticking out the back. My favorite entry was the old veteran driving the self-propelled gun. It seems the crowd gets bigger every year.В As we watched, our patriotic spirit was recharged. Local High School bands, military outfits, veterans, veteran motorcycle clubs, vintage military vehicles, classic cars and more made for an exciting and entertaining parade. As usual for this parade, it wove its way down the middle of the street that divides the shops at Dos Lagos and stood lined with the wide-variety of booths. Once we were set up it wasnвЂ™t long before the eventвЂ™s parade got started. Army colonel, was able to locate for us some necessary tables. My husband, Bill Betten, Co-Director of the California WW1 Centennial Task Force was as busy as usual setting up the Task Force booth and his extensive WW1 display, and relied upon the helpful Bill Steinkirchner, an event organizer and owner of Stone Church Brewing.

This was no different, although there was always someone around who could get you the help you needed. The festival, not just known for its offering participants the chance to sample the many craft beers of the Southern California area, is an annual effort to raise funds for Veterans Service Organizations, or VSOвЂ™s.ДЄrriving at the Shops at Dos Lagos on November 3rd was like attending the set-up of any open market area, everyone is busy trying to get ready for the crowds. November 3,В 2018 - 2nd Annual Amber Waves of Grain Craft Beer Festival Fundraiser for VeteransДЄn event endorsed and approved by the California WW1 Centennial Task Force to commemorate, honor, and educate the citizens of the Great State of California.Д«y Joni Betten, Member-at-Large of the California WW1 Centennial Task ForceД¬heck-in at the 2018 Amber Waves of Grain Festival.ДЇor the second year in a row the Amber Waves of Grains Festival in Corona, California had asked the California WW1 Centennial Task Force to staff a booth and present a WW1 display.

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