Grosse Ile Veterans Gala Promises Exotic Cars, Fifty Amp Fuse

Grosse Ile has but a few major events each year. One of those events is the Grosse Ile Veterans Gala.

This year Grosse Ile VFW Post 7310 and the Naval Air Station Grosse Ile Veterans Organization have put together a celebration focused on honoring military personnel from the past and present and partying -- beach style.

This year's beach party themed event will feature live music, military vehicles and weaponry, classic and exotic cars and a fireworks display.

The party starts at 5 p.m. Sept. 14 and organizers encourage guests to wear beach-themed gear.

Event entertainment includes:

• Music from Fifty Amp Fuse, Janet Bunch, Sharon Tocco and Barry Van Englen
• Dance and costume contest
• Authentic Hawaiian dancing by the Grosse Ile Dance Academy
• Exotic cars by 6th Gear Experience
• Classic car show
• Rare aircraft
• Military vehicles and weaponry
• Fireworks display

The only place on the island big enough to fit this much fun is, of course, the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport in Hangar 1 located at 9601 Groh Road.

Tickets for one of the island's biggest events of the year are $18.50 per guest. Cost includes choice of burger, hot dog or pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw and chips.

A cash bar will provide beer, wine, soft drinks and water at a minimal cost.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.vetgala.org or at the Grosse Ile Hardware Store and the Grosse Ile Recreation Department. For for more infomation call 605-838-4252.