Every year, thousands of VFW and Auxiliary delegates gather to represent the organization’s more than 1.4 million combined membership at the weeklong VFW National Convention. While there, our mission is to approve new national priorities to guide our organization as we lobby Congress on issues important to the nation’s veterans, service members and their families.
Convention delegates also elect new leadership, as well as recognize prominent individuals and organizations for their support of veterans and military personnel.
The 126th VFW National Convention will be held Aug. 9-13, 2025, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
As the VFW winds down its 125th year, it is returning to the city where everything started. As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone.
In addition to elected representatives and notable speakers invited to address convention delegates, the VFW will also present several important national awards and citations.
The housing block for the 126th VFW National Convention is now full. If you have questions about your booking, please contact housing@experiencecolumbus.com.
Exhibitors
The exhibitor space for the 126th VFW National Convention is now full. If you are interested in exhibiting at the 127th VFW National Convention next year, please contact Taylor Engle at TEngle@vfw.org in January 2026 to receive additional information when it becomes available.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships for the 2025 126th VFW National Convention are now closed. See everything sponsoring has to offer, and contact the VFW Foundation, at Foundation@vfw.org to reserve your spot for the 127th VFW National Convention next year!