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126th VFW National Convention

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!

Get ready for the 126th VFW National Convention in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 9-13, by downloading the VFW Events app today!

The app is available for download at both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store by searching “VFW Events.”

Issues with downloading the app? Check our Quick Start Guide here.

2025 126th VFW National Convention Event App 

 

 

Cornhole Tournament 2025 sign up

3nd Annual VFW Cornhole Tournament

Get your tossing arm warmed up because two full days of cornhole is in store at the 126th VFW National Convention! The 3rd Annual VFW Cornhole Tournament Series will consist of two tournaments and each tournament will include each military faction as well as the general public. The event is all in good FUN to raise awareness and funds for VFW National Veterans Service assistance which provides veterans with first-class, accredited representation throughout the VA claims process – FREE of charge!

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Tournament Proudly Sponsored By:

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MOH Recipient James McCloughan

From the front lines to our stage. 🎤 We're honored to have Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Specialist Five James McCloughan as our keynote speaker at the 126th VFW National Convention Banquet. Get ready to hear a truly remarkable story of service and sacrifice!

VFW Patriotic Celebration Line Up 2025

VFW Patriotic Celebration

From the parade of Departments to an evening filled with the music from military veterans and country music singers Chris TurnerStephen Cochran and Sal Gonzalez, you won't want to miss the 2025 VFW Patriotic Celebration!

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 6:00 p.m.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
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