Battle Boo Bakery: A Valentine’s Day Event for Military, Veterans & Locals

Battle Boo Bakery isn’t speed dating. It’s an intentional Valentine’s experience built around connection, teamwork, and community.

Hosted by the Black Veterans Expo inside Strugglebeard Bakery, a Black veteran–owned business, this night brings together military, veterans, and other locals who care about how they show up and where their money goes.

Instead of awkward small talk, you’ll connect through competition-based activities like karaoke, card games, and portrait drawing. We’ve curated these activities to magnify how you communicate, support one another, and move as a team. That’s how bonds are built in the military, and it turns out it’s a pretty good way to build relationships too.

Three couples will be selected to receive a $50 first-date tab at a Black veteran–owned restaurant of their choice. The idea is simple: if your connection starts here, your first date and the memories that follow stay rooted in community and keep your dollars circulating in places where you’re valued.

Whether you leave with a Battle Boo, a Battle Buddy (a new friend), or just a better sense of what you want, you’ll walk away having shown up with intention.

Come connect.
Compete.
And maybe become one of the top three couples.

RSVP required. 21+.

Please note: this event will be photographed and recorded by Treazure, L.L.C., The Black Veterans Expo, and event partners. By attending, you may appear in photos or video used for marketing, documentation, or press, without compensation. Photo & video consent is required at registration.