Saturday November 8th, 2025 @ 6:00PM CT: Join us at Purple Bee Studios for VetsFest 2025, a live music event and fundraiser to support military families transitioning to civilian life, hosted by Transition Skills Training! We’ll have live music from the legendary Monte Montgomery, a charity auction, raffle, games, and prizes – all broadcast live from Purple Bee Studios! Spread the word and help us reach our fundraising goal of $40,000! Together, let’s honor veterans and their families by making VetsFest 2025 an unforgettable event! Official Event Website | Fundraiser Page

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Live Music: Experience live a performance by Monte Montgomery and his band – The Austin-based six-stringer first gained notoriety in 1999, when as a relatively unknown talent he delivered a jaw-dropping live performance on an episode of the PBS series Austin City Limits. He has been named one of the “Top 50 All-Time Greatest Guitar Players” by Guitar Player Magazine.
• Live Vinyl Recording: Monte will be recording live to vinyl and you’ll be able to pre-order your own copy of the show – not only that, every vinyl customer will be in the running to win the “Grail” from each set – the ultra-rare 1-of-1 vinyl recording that will be lathe-cut live in the room.
• Raffles: including a week-long vacation in Hawaii and another to win a rugged luxury watch by ARENA Timepieces. get your raffle tickets here.
• Auction:  We’re bringing back the online auction too, with new items loading all week. bid on the auction here.
• Support Veterans: All proceeds from the event will go towards TST’s mission of empowering military families as they transition to civilian life. TST provides training programs, resources, and support to help veterans and their families thrive.
• Free In-Person Admission: Enjoy the unique, up-close-and-personal atmosphere of Purple Bee Studios in Volente, TX – just a short drive west of Austin. Guests can enjoy a complimentary beverages from the bar and onsite food truck.
• Donk Toss Tournament: We will also be holding an in-person Donk Toss tournament – try your luck at the hilarious new sport invented by Purple Bee, which recently made its national television debut on ESPN’s The OCHO.
• Free Livestream: Can’t make it in person? No problem! Watch the livestream for free and participate in the auction from anywhere in the world! The event will be broadcast in all its multi-camera HD glory on Youtube, Twitch, Facebook – donate and register here.

Presented by Transition Skills Training, the event is supported by our amazing partners: Purple Bee Studios, Texas Veterans Commission, Carry The Load, UberEats, Austin Beerworks, Distance Learning Media. Arena Timepieces, Donk Toss, and YTexas. 

About Transition Skills Training:
Transition Skills Training (TST) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to assisting military families in successfully navigating the transition to civilian life. TST provides comprehensive training programs, valuable resources, and ongoing support to empower veterans and their families to thrive.
https://transitionskillstraining.org/