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. 

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Here are three easy ways you can take part in the 126th VFW National Convention:

• Search for “VFW Events” in the Apple App or Google Play stores to download our app. With it, you can view the daily agenda, discover opportunities to connect with fellow attendees and more.

• Follow and join in the conversation by searching for and using the hashtag #VFWConvention on social media.

• Visit vfw.org/Convention for important updates and streaming during the event.