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 presented several important national awards and citations.
Housing for the 126th VFW National Convention is now open, and is first-come, first-served. The hotel room blocks fill up fast so don't wait to make your reservation. Book here.
Exhibitors
Interested in exhibiting at the 126th VFW National Convention in Columbus, Ohio? Please email Taylor Engle at TEngle@vfw.org for more informaton.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships for the 2025 126th VFW National Convention are available. See everything sponsoring has to offer, and contact the VFW Foundation, at Foundation@vfw.org to reserve your spot for August.