Community Festival
Food trucks, Kids Zone activities, veteran resources, community vendors, and sponsor booths.
Saturday, June 5, 2027 • BlackGold Park • Glenpool
United for Warriors Poker Run and Concert
A full day of community, veteran support, family activities, food, fundraising, a motorcycle poker run, and live music — all coming together to support veterans and their families.
One Community. One Mission.
More than a concert.
United for Warriors Poker Run and Concert is being planned as a community-wide day that connects veterans and families with resources, brings local organizations and businesses together, and raises support for the veteran community.
The event is a joint effort involving Forged to Serve Foundation, VFW Post 9126, Warhound Veteran Motorcycle Association, Broken Warrior Ranch, and Everybody Eats of Tulsa.
Live Concert
Three live sets ending with headliner David Oakleaf & The Open Road.
Ride for the Mission
Warhound Veteran Motorcycle Association is planning the ride, finishing at BlackGold Park.
Resources & Fundraising
Veterans Row, raffles, auction activities, and community partners come together around the mission.
Event Partners
Forged to Serve Foundation
VFW Post 9126
Warhound Veteran Motorcycle Association
Broken Warrior RanchEverybody EatsTulsa community nonprofit partner
Additional community partners and event supporters will be announced as they are confirmed.
Working Schedule
A full day at BlackGold Park.
The schedule below is the current planning framework and may change as performers, activities, and event operations are finalized.
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Event Setup
Stage, booths, family activities, food vendors, resource areas, beverage area, signage, and event-day preparations.
2:00–5:00 PM
Community Festival Hours
Food trucks, Kids Zone activities, veteran resources, community vendors, sponsor booths, and background music while guests arrive and enjoy the park.
5:00–6:00 PM
Welcome, Poker Run Results & Fundraising
Event introductions, poker run results, raffles and auction activities, sponsor recognition, and information about the organizations supporting the day.
6:00–7:00 PM
Broke Teachers
Opening live-music performance.
7:00–8:00 PM
Glenpool Guitars for Vets Band
Veterans, instructors, civilian musicians, and friends of the local Guitars for Vets community take the stage.
8:00–10:00 PM
David Oakleaf & The Open Road Headliner
Country singer-songwriter David Oakleaf & The Open Road close out the evening concert.
10:00–11:00 PM
Event Close & Cleanup
Guest departure and event cleanup before the park's 11:00 PM curfew.
What to Expect
Built for veterans, families, and the community.
Live Music
Broke Teachers, the Glenpool Guitars for Vets Band, and headliner David Oakleaf & The Open Road.
Motorcycle Poker Run
Warhound Veteran Motorcycle Association is planning a poker run that will finish at BlackGold Park and lead into the evening benefit activities.
Veterans Row
A dedicated area for veteran-serving organizations and resources to connect directly with veterans and their families.
Kids Zone
A family-friendly activity area is planned, including bounce houses and other activities for children.
Food & Community Vendors
Food trucks, local businesses, community groups, makers, and artisan booths are planned for the afternoon festival hours.
Raffles & Auction
Fundraising activities are planned throughout the event, including donated items, raffles, and auction opportunities.
Evening Concert
Three sets. One night supporting veterans.
The concert portion of the benefit runs from 6:00–10:00 PM, featuring Broke Teachers, the Glenpool Guitars for Vets Band, and headliner David Oakleaf & The Open Road. Meet the performers, read their stories, and follow their music on our Artists & Bands page.
Veteran Resources
Veterans Row
Veteran-serving nonprofits and resource organizations will be invited to participate in a dedicated Veterans Row. The current plan is to provide approved veteran resource booths at no charge so organizations can focus on connecting veterans and families with useful services and support.
21+ Area
Adult Beverage Area
A designated adult beverage area is planned for guests age 21 and older. Alcohol service is expected to be handled by a properly licensed and insured mobile bar operator with controlled access to the service area.
Final beverage-area layout, access control, licensing, and operating details remain subject to event planning and applicable requirements.
Partner With the Event
Sponsorship packages
Put your business or organization behind a community event built to support veterans and their families. Sponsorships help offset event costs so more of the money raised can support the mission.
Community Supporter
$250
- Name listed on the event website
- Name included on shared sponsor recognition signage
Veteran Advocate
$500
- Logo on the event website
- Logo on shared sponsor recognition signage
- Social-media sponsor thank-you
Mission Partner
$1,000
- Enhanced logo placement on the event website and sponsor signage
- Standard sponsor booth space, if desired
- Recognition during the event program
- Social-media sponsor recognition
Warrior Sponsor
Featured$2,500
- Prominent logo placement on the event website and sponsor signage
- Preferred sponsor booth placement, if desired
- Scheduled stage recognition
- Inclusion on select promotional materials when production deadlines allow
- Dedicated social-media recognition
Champion Sponsor
$5,000
- Top-tier logo placement below the Presenting Sponsor
- Prominent event signage and banner recognition
- Preferred sponsor booth placement, if desired
- Multiple stage acknowledgments
- Featured social-media recognition
Presenting Sponsor
Premier$10,000
- Presenting Sponsor designation on the event website and selected event materials
- Highest-level logo placement and prominent event signage
- Preferred sponsor booth placement, if desired
- Featured social-media recognition
- Stage recognition throughout the event program
Featured Opportunities
Put your name behind part of the experience.
Named sponsorships may be claimed independently or paired with a qualifying sponsorship package. Availability and final recognition placement are subject to organizer approval.
Helps support the concert, including artist expenses, stage production, sound, lighting, and related entertainment costs, with prominent recognition tied to the live-music experience.
Support bounce houses and family activities during the afternoon festival.
Help keep resource space accessible to veteran-serving organizations.
Recognition associated with the motorcycle poker run and its finish at BlackGold Park.
Recognition for the designated 21+ beverage area, subject to applicable rules and organizer approval.
Help cover volunteer meals, hydration, shirts, and other event-day support needs.
Cash, in-kind, and custom support are welcome.
Approved in-kind goods or services may be credited toward an appropriate sponsorship level based on event need and fair value. Logo placement and printed-material recognition may depend on production deadlines.
Join Us at BlackGold Park
Vendor & booth information
Registration is open for veteran resources, local businesses, makers, artisans, food trucks, food vendors, and community organizations. Choose the option that fits your organization and complete registration through Zeffy.
Veteran Resource Booth
Free
Approved veteran-serving nonprofits, agencies, and resource organizations are invited to participate in Veterans Row at no charge and connect directly with veterans and their families.
Craft / Artisan Vendor Booth
$50
Showcase handmade goods, crafts, artwork, merchandise, or specialty products during the Community Festival. Setup instructions and vendor requirements will be provided before the event.
Business Vendor Booth
$100
Promote your business and connect directly with veterans, families, and community members without purchasing a larger sponsorship package.
Food Truck / Food Vendor
$200
Open to food trucks, trailers, carts, dessert vendors, beverage vendors, and other prepared-food sellers. Vendors must meet all applicable health, licensing, insurance, and City of Glenpool requirements.
Registration note: Registration does not waive any applicable health, licensing, insurance, permit, setup, or City of Glenpool requirements. Additional event-day instructions will be provided to approved participants.
Planning Is Underway
More announcements are coming.
Poker run details, participating organizations, sponsors, vendors, and additional activities will be announced as they are confirmed. The full concert lineup is now posted on our Artists & Bands page.