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Flag Retreat Ceremony

The 183rd Erie County Fair will honor Veterans and Active Military during its daily flag retreat ceremony at Slade Park. Now in its fifth year, this patriotic tradition will begin on Wednesday, August 9th at 6:30pm and continue each evening during the 12-day run of the Fair.

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American Flag on a flagpole in Slade Park on the Fairgrounds

There are a few ways to submit your nominations.
Print and fill out the PDF form and mail your submission, or fill out the digital form below.

Flag Retreat Nomination Form

Flag Retreat Ceremony Nomination

Recipients must be available one day of the Fair, August 9-20, 2023 from 6-7pm.
Those chosen will receive a Made In America Flag, 4 Fair admission passes, parking pass, Strates Shows ride card and $20 in meal tickets.

If chosen, the Erie County Fair will contact the nominator first.

Deadline to Submit: July 15

Nominator Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

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Phone Number

Nominee Information

Person Nominated

Please Choose

Male
Female
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Please Choose

Active Military
Veteran

Branch of Service

Dates of Service

Rank

Phone Number

Town

Provide 5-7 sentences why this person should be selected as Active Military/Veteran of the day

Submit a photo of the nominee This will be used for advertising purposes

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