“There's definitely an excitement building and you can sense it around the city.”

Businesses still want you to know there's an old standby that hasn't fallen by the wayside: customer service.

“A lot of times veterans don’t realize what their skillset means to the civilian market."

“It's a challenge to take a 57-year tradition and update it with something new and fresh.”

“ tired of eating alone, tired of exploring cities alone, and tired of worrying about being approached by the wrong people.”

"It's a better environment all the way around.”

Whether you’re a creator, consumer, or lover of art and music, this festival has something for everyone.