Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Veterans Festival

The Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Veterans Festival runs Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Faith Life Fellowship Campus, 210 CR 315 South, Interlachen, Florida. The community celebration honors all who have served and commemorates PFC Robert H. Jenkins, Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War who was born in Interlachen and is buried at Sister Spring Baptist Cemetery.

The car show runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and welcomes all makes, models and years, and vehicle entry is free. Pre-registration is encouraged. Vehicle check-in and staging run from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Spectator admission is free.

Awards are decided by the people. Categories include Best of Show first, second and third place, Veterans’ Choice and Vendors Choice.

A cornhole tournament costs $20 per team, with check-in from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and play starting at 10 a.m. Teams can bring a partner or sign up on site, and the top three teams receive awards. Tournament proceeds support IHS students through scholarships.

The day also includes live music, food vendors, vendor and resource booths, kids’ games and activities, a bounce house, an obstacle course, a dental trailer and a blood mobile. A veteran recognition ceremony is part of the program, and veterans can claim a special challenge coin.

The festival is presented by Interlachen Rotary Club, The Church in the Pines, Faith Life Fellowship and American Legion Post 293 Interlachen.