Welcome to the State Convention Page the following links are posted with additional information included.
We hope to bring back some of the fun in the conventions with this event.
Here is the schedule,
Link
Here is the VFW registration form
Link.
Note registration is for Banquet and Breakfast tickets.
Banquet dress code is Business Casual or patriotic red, White, & Blue.
Theme is our Nations 250th Birthday.
Location:
Dollywood's HeartSong Resort in Pigeon Forge TN.
1210 Dollywood Resorts Blvd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Please note limitations of Booking rooms
I have been informed that Dollywood has run out of the group reduced priced rooms.
They may have a few rooms at full prices.
The HeartSong Resort is a quiet facility surrounded by forest and is located a few miles from Pigeon Forge TN.
There is a free shuttle to and from DollyWood, when you have tickets.
It will also take you to DreamMore resort, a HeartSong's sister resort.
There was a great seafood buffet at DreamMore on Friday nights when I went, reservations are recommended.
HeartSong is a 2 years old facility. It's clean with lots of small group sitting areas.
It has 2 swimming pools of good size, and a splash pad for the kids.
Food available on site range in choices from prepackaged sandwiches at Songbird Market which serves Starbucks coffee from 6:30 AM to 10:00 pm to sit-down restaurant at the Ember & Elm for Breakfast and Supper. There is a lunch area called the High Note that does chicken fingers, salads, and burgers.
LinkHeart Song has several 1-2 hour day camps each day for children with crafts and entertainment called Camp DW. Look on their website for more information.
Link
Breakfast:
We are offering tickets for HeartSong's breakfast buffet at $15 a person.
You must pre-order through the department.
They can be used any morning of the convention.
Full price buffet tickets are $23 a person at the resort.
Tickets must be ordered prior to 21 May.
I ate there in December, it is well worth the money.
Here is a Link to their menu.
Banquet:
The Dinner Banquet will be Saturday evening 30 May.
Pre-registration price is $60, full price after 21 May will be $75.
Banquet and breakfast tickets are non-refundable, so plan ahead.
A cash bar will start at 6:30 PM with dinner at 7:00 PM
Order your tickets on the registration form.
We hope on having a band for your enjoyment at the Banquet.
Dress code is Business casual,
Collared shirt and slacks for the men, dress or slacks for the ladies.
Note: Hospitality room has less restrictions here and should provide a better menu than the last few locations have allowed. including hot food.
I hope to see you there.
John
