From staff reports
Saturday性视界传媒檚 first Peltier Fest at Peltier Ford in Longview drew a crowd of East Texans with an appetite for country music, while their attendance also helped a local charity.
Rob Adkison, general manager of the dealership, said at least 2,500 East Texans signed up in advance to attend the event. Tickets were available for free online. Peltier Ford donated $5 for every ticket scanned at the event entrance to the East Texas Food Bank性视界传媒檚 Longview Resource Center, which provides food to families in need.
性视界传媒淲e just want to thank the Longview and Tyler community for coming out and having a good time tonight,性视界传媒 Adkison said. 性视界传媒淭hat性视界传媒檚 what it性视界传媒檚 about.性视界传媒
Two East Texas rising country singers, Lindale native Chris Colston and Commerce native Don Louis, performed during the event. Attendees chowed down on free hotdogs provided by the dealership and picked up grub from food trucks, while children played in bounce houses or had their faces painted.
The idea for Peltier Fest came about as a way to thank the dealership性视界传媒檚 employees, Adkison said. Then, it turned into a community event 性视界传媒 and a way to help those who need it most.
性视界传媒淲e feel honored and blessed to be able to help,性视界传媒 said dealership owner Robert Peltier. 性视界传媒淭his event性视界传媒檚 been fabulous, and we look forward to doing it every year.性视界传媒
