3rd Annual Poker Run Hosted By Department of Connecticut VFW Auxiliary
2025-07-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | VFW 574 Plainville Madley Roberts Post, 7 Northwest Drive, Plainville, CT, 06062, United States

VFWCT5 District Picnic
2025-07-26 12:00 - 15:30 | VFW 6851 Canaan, 104 South Canaan Rd, Canaan, CT
Saturday July 26, 2025
12:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Our Post is a member of District 5. We have members serving in District 5 officer positions. We are having a District 5 get together.
All are welcome.
Meaning you don’t have to be a member to attend. There will be a band and raffles. We are not selling tickets. You pay for your food and drinks as you go. If you have never been to the Canaan Post before, they have an outdoor stage and bar, and lots of beautiful scenery. It’s a great place to have a picnic. Hope to see you there.
Frank Trosky
Hosted by:
Canaan VFW Couch Pipa Post 6851
Location: 104 S Canaan Rd,
Canaan, CT 06018

Steak Night
2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | VFW 2138 Rocky Hill, 3272 Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067, United States
Every Friday Night at the VFW 2138 Rocky Hill
Premium quality sirloin steak, baked potato, salad, dinner roll.
From 6 PM.

VFW 10688 Canterbury Monthly Breakfast
2025-08-03 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-05 08:00 - 11:00 | VFW 10688 Canterbury, 21 North Canterbury Road, Canterbury, CT, 06331, United States
VFW Post 10688 Monthly Sunday Breakfast
1st Sunday of month
Doors open 8 AM
Doors close at 11 AM
$9.00 per person Kids 13 and under eat free.
With Your Veteran Loyalty Card, your 6th Breakfast is Free
Thank you for your service!
Hosted by:
VFW Post 10688
(860) 456-1631
Location:
21 North Canterbury Road
Canterbury, CT 06331

Veteran Farmers' Market
2025-08-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Rocky Hill Campus, 287 West St, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067, United States
Join us on Monday, August 4th from 3:00-6:00 PM at the Department of Veterans Affairs campus in Rocky Hill for a CT Veteran Grown Farmers’ Market. This event will feature the local produce, meats, and other products produced by CT Farmer Veterans and Veteran Artisans, as well as food trucks and a performance by RipChord, the 102d Army Band of the CT National Guard from 4-5pm.
Farms include: Ahlberg Grassroots Farm, Field Engineer Farm, Grijalva Cattle Co, Hathor Hill Farm, Lakeside Farm, Rosa Farms, Steadfast Farms, Wilkinson Farm
Food trucks include: American Smoke, Saults
Schedule of events:
3:00pm Ringing of the bell/opening of market, dignitary remarks
3:00 – 6:00pm Farmers’ Market & Food trucks open
4:00 – 5:00pm RipChord performance
6:00pm Market closes

Summer Cornhole
2025-08-06 17:30 - 19:00
Get ready for the summer session of cornhole to be held at Grandview Camping (89 N. Moodus Rd, Moodus CT, 06469)! First game be Wednesday, May 7th. Hope to see you there!

Dedication of Purple Heart/DAV Monument
2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00
Dedication of Purple Heart/DAV Monument
Thursday, August 7, 2025
11:00 AM
Mayor Erin E. Stewart, the City of New Britain, and the Veterans Commission warmly invite you to attend the unveiling of a new monument dedicated to honoring combat-wounded Veterans and all those who became ill or injured while faithfully serving our nation.
For More Information
Call 860-826-3365
Thanks to: DAV
(Disabled American Veterans
Thanks to & Funds Provided By: Franco American War Veterans of New Britain & Society St. Jean Baptiste
Hosted by:
Mayor of New Britain Erin E. Stewart & The New Britain Veterans Commission
Location:
Central Park, 27 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06051

VFW National Convention, 2025
2025-08-09 00:00 - 2025-08-13 23:59
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.

Big East Blast
2025-08-10 05:30 - 22:30 | VFW 8794 Whitehall, 4100 E Main St, Columbus, OH, 43213, United States
In the Spirit of True Comradeship

Sunday, August 10, 2025 • 5:30-10:30 PM
Whitehall VFW Memorial Post 8794 • 4100 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213
Sponsored by VFW Departments & commanders: CT, DE, EU, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Open to VFW & Auxiliary conventioneers • free food • Live music • cash bar
https://www.facebook.com/whitehallvfw.memorialpost/

Raymond A. Walling Post No. 149 Pig Roast
2025-08-16 12:00 - 17:00

Council of Administration, August 2025
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | VFW 10201 Brookfield, 202 Candlewood Lake Rd, Brookfield, CT, 06804, United States
Uniform: VFW Casual (VFW polo & khaki slacks).

Administration of Affairs Between Conventions.
The Department Council of Administration shall be responsible for administering the affairs and transacting the business of the Department between Department Conventions. The Council shall be governed in its duties by the mandates of the National Convention, the Congressional Charter, Bylaws, Manual of Procedure, Ritual and laws and usages of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States as well as by the mandates of the Department Convention, Charter and Bylaws.

VFW 7788 Milford Annual Family Picnic
2025-08-23 10:00 - 16:30 | VFW 7788 Milford, 422 Naugatuck Ave., Milford, CT, 06460, United States
Save the date. VFW 7788 Annual Family Picnic. SAT Aug 23. 10-430pm. Tix $20 members/$25 Guests. Includes Liver,Bacon,Onions sandwiches, and Egg with Bacon/Cheese. Till 1145. Ceremony at Noon
Free beer, soda, and water.Hot dogs, hamburgers, clams if available, corn on the cob,watermelon, lots of side dishes. DJ Music. Games, 50/50 raffle. Tix available July 1st. Open to Public.

Lobster And Steak Bake
2025-09-06 12:00 - 16:00 | VFW 6851 Canaan, 104 South Canaan Rd, Canaan, CT
TICKETS ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE POST; Limited Tickets Available; No tickets at the door.
Music by RBR B Reaney Blues

2025 VFW Department of Connecticut District 1 Picnic
2025-09-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Raymond A. Walling Post No. 149, 5 Byron Street, Danbury, CT, 06810, United States

VFWCT Schools of Instruction (SOI) 2025
2025-09-07 10:00 - 14:00
Vital training for Post Commanders, Quartermasters, Adjutants, and VFW Recruiters.
Programs • Reporting • Membership • Updates
Pig Roast Lunch for attendees after training.

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Durham Fair
2025-09-25 00:00 - 2025-09-28 23:59
Connecticut’s Largest Agricultural Fair.

VFW Post 5095 19th Annual Lobster Fest Fundraiser
2025-09-27 12:00 - 17:00 | VFW 5095 East Hampton, 20 North Maple Street, East Hampton, CT, 06424, United States
VFW Post 5095 19th Annual Lobster Fest Fundraiser
A Feast for a Great Cause
Saturday, September 27
12 PM to 5 PM at.
Major Fundraiser upporting local veterans and their families.
The Lobster Fest features a mouthwatering lineup
1¼-1½ lb. Lobsters
3/4″ Prime Ribeye Steaks
1 lb. Baked Potatoes
Fresh Local Corn on the Cob
World-Famous Homemade Clam Chowder
Attendees will enjoy music, exciting raffles, and the warm camaraderie of the East Hampton community. It’s an event that brings people together over incredible food-all for a meaningful cause.
Ticket Details: $65-Includes choice of 1 lobster or 1 ribeye, plus baked potato, corn, and chowder. $25 Add-On- Choice of 1 extra lobster or ribeye
$15-1 lb. of fresh steamers
DJ 128 will be back!
Come hungry, bring friends, and support the heroes in our community!
Tickets can be purchased by contacting VFW Post 5095 at (860) 267-8837.
Hosted by:
East Hampton, CT –
VFW Post 5095 and Auxiliary
Location:
20 North Maple Street,
East Hampton, CT

Gold Star Family Luncheon
2025-09-28 12:00 - 17:00 | VFW 9460 Stratford, 100 Veterans Blvd, Stratford, CT, 06615, United States
VFW Auxiliary Department of Connecticut

Steak Night--VFW 2138 Rocky Hill
2025-10-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | VFW 2138 Rocky Hill, 3272 Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067, United States
Every Friday Night at the VFW 2138 Rocky Hill
Premium quality sirloin steak, baked potato, salad, dinner roll.
From 6 PM.
ONLY $20
THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS

COLES ROAD BREWING
WEST SIDE Marketplace
All- GAS

SUPPORT YOUR VETERANS
Hosted by VFW Post 2138 (860) 563-8876 Location 3272 Main St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067

VFW 201 Pig Roast
2025-10-04 13:00 - 18:00 | VFW 201 Waterbury, 2205 Baldwin Street, Waterbury, CT, 06706, United States
Pig will be ready by 4:00 p.m.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, salads starting at 1:00 p.m.
50/50 raffle
Tickets $30 available in canteen or call Stan 203-704-0969

VFWCT Testimonial 2025
2025-10-05 14:00 - 18:00 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St, Plantsville, CT, 06479, United States
TESTIMONIAL DINNER
Honoring Commander Charles M. Pickett and President Cheryl Costello-Pelkey
SUNDAY, OCT. 5, 2025
TBD: Aqua Turf Club
2 PM CASH-BAR RECEPTION
3 PM FAMILY-STYLE DINNER WITH TWO ENTRÉES
$70 PER PERSON

Semi-formal attire | medals encouraged
Dinner of roasted & hand-sliced sirloin and chicken marsala is served with fresh baked rolls, house garden salad, penne Bolognese, vegetable, potato & dessert. Coffee service and carafes of soda are also included during dinner
Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
Tables of 10 available for $700
Sales end Oct. 1, 2025

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Fall Classic Golf Tournament
2025-10-15 11:00 - 18:00 | Lyman Orchards Golf Club, 70 Lyman Rd, Middlefield, CT, 06455, United States
Join us for the VFW Connecticut Fall Classic Golf Tournament on October 15, 2025, at the stunning Lyman Orchards Golf Club. Play on the 18-hole, Gary Player Signature Course and help us support a great cause.
PURCHASE TICKETS ON ZEFFY: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vfw-connecticut-fall-classic-golf-tournament
Your all-inclusive ticket covers:

Access to the driving range and putting green
Box lunch and dinner
Green fees and cart
A 6-inch Lyman Apple Pie
Prizes

Event Schedule:

11 AM: Registration
12 PM: Golf (Scramble, 4-person teams)
5 PM: Dinner

All proceeds benefit the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Connecticut (VFWCT.org), the state’s chapter of America’s oldest and largest war veterans service organization. As an IRS 501(c)(19) nonprofit, contributions are tax-deductible (EIN: 06-0575598).
Sponsorships
Interested in sponsoring? Contact Chairman Dick Mason at dickmasonus @yahoo.com or 724-554-9439 for more details.
VFWCT 2025 Fall Classic Golf Brochure.PDF

VFWCT6 District Meeting
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 | VFW 9918 Clinton, 82 West Main St., Clinton, CT, 06413, United States

Mixtape Match -- VFW 591 Wallingford
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | VFW 591 Wallingford, 23 Prince St., Wallingford, CT, 06492, United States
Mixtape match plays just like traditional bingo, but instead of letters and numbers on the playing cards there are songs. The house will play a minute of a song and tell you the name of the song in the artist if you have it on your card check it off. It’s not easy.

October VFW Mixtape Match Sunday, October 19, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM What is MIXTAPE MATCH? Mixtape Match plays just like traditional bingo. But, instead of letters and numbers on the playing cards, there are songs. The host will play about a minute of a song and tell you the name of the song and artist. If you have it on your card, check it off. It’s that easy! The game is played individually. No teams necessary. Beverages will be available for purchase. You may bring your own snacks. Round 1 starts at 1:00pm Sharp! (3 Rounds Of Play) Materials can be picked up starting at 12:30pm Prizes Awarded To The Winner(s) Of Each Round $20.00 Gets You Two Match Cards Per Round Please call Laurie to reserve a spot for you and your friends. (203) 269-4628 Hosted by: Wallingford VFW Post 591 (203) 269-7114 Location: 23 Prince St, Wallingford, CT 06492

Eastern Conference
2025-10-24 00:00 - 2025-10-26 23:59

250th Birthday Ball American Legion Post 143
2025-10-25 18:00 - 22:00 | American Legion Post 143, 74 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824, United States
250 Birthday Ball Flyer (2025)(v5)
