Rockin' for Our Vets Charity Concert July 12

Join us AND support our Vets !

Enjoy a rare, public Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band Concert supporting local veterans, their families, and select veteran-supporting charities which include Donka!

The West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans (WSFDV) is partnering with Cantigny and the Gary Sinise Foundation to host the WSFDV Rockin’ for Our Vets Concert for Charity on Saturday, July 12 at Cantigny.

Donka has been selected to receive financial support from this incredible concert!

Tickets are $50 (plus a $4 service fee) and can be purchased through the link below. Let’s rock for our Vets!

Schedule

2 pm – Gates open
6 pm – Stolen Silver
7 pm – Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band

Common Questions

Can I park at Cantigny?
All general admission parking, including handicap parking, will be at the DuPage County parking garage (479 and 509) on County Farm Rd. and DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds on Manchester Rd. Buses, including ADA buses, will be provided all day going back and forth.

Can I buy tickets on-site the day of?
All tickets are digital and need to be purchased online ahead of time. There will be no on-site sales.

Will it sell out?
This event is anticipated to sell out.

What does the service fee go towards?
The “service fee” is specifically a ticket purchase fee that goes directly to the ticket company overseeing ticket purchases.

Do Cantigny Honor Club members or Season Pass holders get a discount on tickets and parking at the park?
This event is produced by the West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans, not Cantigny, so Honor Club and Season Pass holders do not get a discount and will need to park off-site.

What are cheaper options for vets?
All tickets for general admission are the same price. However, guests may purchase a ticket to sponsor a Veteran. Information is coming soon on how Veterans can sign up to receive sponsorship.

Can I bring a cooler?
Coolers will not be allowed in. You will be asked to put them back in your car before getting on the bus.

Can I bring my own food and beverage?
Outside food or beverage is not allowed. There will be plenty of options available for purchase at Cantigny.

How long can I stay afterwards?
Cantigny closes when the concert is over. All guests will be asked to depart. Buses will run until the last guest has left.

Can I meet Gary?
There will not be an opportunity for a meet and greet with Gary this year.

Will the First Division Museum be open?
Yes, from 2 – 6 pm. The museum will be closed during the concert.

Do we bring our own chairs or is there seating?
Please bring your own chairs and blankets. They will not be provided by Cantigny. No tents, umbrellas, or tarps. It is open grass seating.

Will I have an assigned seat?
This is a general admission show. Seating is not assigned.

Is there an ADA section?
There is not a special ADA section at the concert. Cantigny is entirely ADA accessible. The paths will be hard surfaces and concert seating will be on grass.

Can we rent a wheelchair?
Cantigny will not have wheelchairs available to rent.

Is the event dog-friendly?
Dogs are not allowed at Cantigny. Please keep them at home.

About WSFDV

WSFDV is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to provide housing and other living needs to Disabled Veterans and their families, established in 2005. More information is online at wsfdv.org.

About Gary Sinise Foundation

Gary Sinise is an award-winning actor and humanitarian, best known for his roles in CSI:NY, Apollo 13, and his Oscar-nominated performance in the film Forrest Gump as the wounded Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan Taylor. An advocate for our nation’s defenders since the 1980s, after 9/11 Sinise began a tireless crusade to support America’s military and first responders around the world with handshake tours and concerts with his band, the Lt. Dan Band. In 2011, he established the Gary Sinise Foundation as an extension of those efforts. Today, the Foundation is building custom homes for severely wounded heroes, honoring and supporting the families of our fallen, providing essential equipment and training for first responders, improving the mental wellness of our defenders, and so much more. For more information and to support, visit garysinisefoundation.org.