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SUMMARY:The Smoke Pit and Service Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA veteran storytelling night with open mic moments\, standup comedy\, and a pop-up market filled with amazing veteran-owned businesses.\n\n\n\nJoin Us for a Veteran Event Like No Other\nIt all starts the same way… \n“No sh*t\, there I was…” \nWelcome to The Smoke Pit — where veterans\, law enforcement\, first responders\, and their families come together to share stories\, laugh until it hurts\, and reconnect with the camaraderie that never fades. \nThis is not a formal gala or a quiet networking night — it’s a living\, breathing experience. A fusion of open-mic storytelling\, stand-up comedy\, live music\, family fun\, and a cold pint (or two). \nInside\, The Smoke Pit is where the raw\, hilarious\, and heartfelt stories come alive. Outside\, you’ll find The Service Exchange (SX) — a brand-new veteran and first responder marketplace featuring small businesses\, entrepreneurs\, and artisans who continue to serve the community long after the uniform. \nIt’s a full-day event that celebrates service\, humor\, resilience\, and the shared mission that unites us all. \nGET YOUR TICKETS NOW  \n\n\n\n\nDate & Time\n\n📅 Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\n🕒 Vendor & Pop-Up Showcase: 3:00 PM\n🎤 Storytelling & Open Mic: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📍 Lost Rhino Brewing Company – Ashburn\, VA (Free onsite parking | Indoor & outdoor space | Rain or shine)\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers & Partners\nFeaturing voices and support from: \n\n💥 @liborisk — Adventure and purpose through travel and brotherhood.\n💪 @lifttolivesociety — Law Enforcement mental health and wellness advocates.\n🛍️ @veteransgrowingamerica — Veteran small business network and marketplace.\n🌍 @afghanistanunitedfront & @the_lastcommander — Fighting for peace\, justice\, and freedom in Afghanistan.\n🍻 Hosted by @lostrhinobrew — Loudoun County’s own veteran-friendly brewery.\nLeaders and operators from CIA\, FBI\, DIA\nSpecial Forces & Navy SEALs\nAfghanistan Commandos\nLocal Sheriffs\, Police Chiefs\, and Fire Department Leaders\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n🎙️ THE SMOKE PIT (5–8 PM)\n\n🎤 Veteran & First Responder Open Mic – Raw\, hilarious\, and heartfelt stories of service\n\n\n🎭 Stand-up Comedy – Hosted by Army veteran and co-host Chris Harrison.\nGuest Speakers — From CIA\, DIA\, Special Forces\, Navy SEALs\, Afghan Commandos\, and local law enforcement leaders.\nLive Music & Entertainment — Celebrate the night with great sound\, energy\, and laughs.\n\n🛍️ THE SERVICE EXCHANGE (SX) (3–8 PM)\nWhere service meets small business.\nBrowse and support veteran\, law enforcement\, and first responder–owned brands\, plus community vendors who back the mission. Featuring handcrafted goods\, apparel\, food\, gear\, gifts\, and more. \n\n🎁 Raffle Giveaway – Win a Premium DTS Map (a $400 handcrafted tribute to your service journey)\n\n🍺 CRAFT BEER & COMMUNITY\nEnjoy a full selection of beers from Lost Rhino Brewing Company\, a veteran-friendly brewery and proud host of The Smoke Pit. \n🎯 FAMILY FUN\nFire trucks\, police vehicles\, and kids’ activities make this event perfect for families. Raffles\, games\, and community booths throughout the day. \n\n\n\n\nWhy You Should Be There\nBecause connection matters.Because your story matters.Because this community needs a space to laugh\, cry\, share\, and heal. \nWhether you are a veteran\, a military spouse\, a Gold Star family member\, a first responder\, or a civilian who supports the mission\, you belong here. \n\n\n\n\nVENDOR & SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES\nInterested in being part of The Service Exchange (SX)?\nWe’re looking for veteran\, law enforcement\, first responder\, and community-owned businesses that want to share their products and services while supporting the mission. \nVendor Options: \n\n🪖 Early Bird Vendor Booth: $150 (Limited to 5 spots)\n🎪 General Vendor Booth: $200 (Standard 10×10 space)\n💼 Corporate Booth: $500 (For business visibility and on-site engagement)\n🤝 Corporate Sponsor Booth: $1\,000 — Sponsor 4 veteran-owned businesses to vend for free (Your sponsorship directly covers their booth fees)\n🎙️ Vendor Mic Time: $50 (Get 2 minutes on the mic to introduce your brand to the crowd)\n\nAttendee Tickets: \n\n🍺 General Supporter (1 Beer Included): $20\n🎟️ General Supporter (No Drinks): $15\n❤️ Donations: Accepted and appreciated to help support veteran and first responder initiatives.\n\nVendor registration and details: \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Impact\n💥 A portion of proceeds will benefit Vigilant Torch\, supporting U.S. Special Operations veterans and their families through mentorship\, wellness\, and emergency relief. \n\n\n\n\nFamily-Friendly | Indoor & Outdoor Venue | Free Parking | Rain or Shine\nCome share your story. Come hear others. Or just come enjoy a cold beer in great company. Either way\, you’ll be part of something real. \n⚠️ Parent Advisory: While the vendor market and family activities are all-ages\, the open mic storytelling may include strong language\, adult themes\, and unscripted stories involving trauma or combat. Parental discretion is advised during the 7–9 PM storytelling segment. \n\n\n\n\nStay Connected\n🔗 Lost Rhino Brewing: @lostrhinobrew🔗 Veteran Command: @dtsmap🌐 Website: www.dtsmap.com
URL:https://news.veteranownedbusiness.com/event/the-smoke-pit-and-service-exchange/
LOCATION:Lost Rhino Brewing Company\, 21730 Red Rum Drive ##142\, Ashburn\,\, VA\, 20147\, United States
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