DEPARTMENT CONVENTION

2026 Department of Washington VFW Auxiliary Convention 

June 18-21, 2026
 

Convention Location

Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel & Convention
201 N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801

This year’s convention is centered in downtown Wenatchee, with the hotel and convention facilities connected for easy access to sessions, registration, meetings, and social events.

Hotel Booking Reminder

Use the official booking link below for the VFW room block. After the page loads, you must click "Select & Go to the Next Step” to apply the VFW group rate.

Good to know before arrival
Hotel booking, directions, parking, and attendee planning tools are all separate from delegate registration.
  • Book your room early through the official group link
  • Review directions and parking before arrival
  • Use the center map to plan where you need to go
  • Check local dining and activity options in Wenatchee
  • $130 per night + tax and fees
  • Deadline for this rate is 1 June 2026
 
 
 

Wenatchee Convention Center Information for Attendees

Need help planning your arrival and stay? The Wenatchee Convention Center attendee page includes practical convention information and local planning resources.

Attendee information and hotel reservations are being provided here for convenience so members, delegates, and guests can plan ahead in one place.

 
 
 

Convention Banquet

Join us for the Banquet at this years convention in Wenatchee. Banquet is on FRIDAY, June 19, 2026 from 6 PM - 9 PM. Cost $65 per person. 

This evening brings comrades, auxiliary members, leadership, and guests together to recognize the year’s work and spend time with those who continue to carry the mission forward.

Your ticket reserves your seat for a full buffet-style dinner.

 

 

 

  • Creamy chicken fricassee with fire roasted Fuji apples
  • Roasted pork loin with balsamic glaze
  • Roasted red potatoes
  • Seasonal vegetable medley
  • Waldorf green salad
  • Tortellini pasta salad (vegetarian)
  • Fresh fruit bowl
  • Fresh baked bread basket
Table selection is final.
You must select your table at the time of booking. No changes can be made. A limited number of seats are available. Additional seats may be released up to one week prior to the event based on availability. Reserve your seat early and plan to be part of the evening. Banquet ticketing is managed by the VFW.  

 

Convention Agenda


 

COLOR THEME DAYS

  •  THURSDAY: Wear ORANGE 
  •  FRIDAY: Wear RED
  •  JOINT MEMORIAL SERVICE: BLUE Auxiliary Shirts, slacks, etc. 
 

Auxiliary Program Information 


 
VETERAN & FAMILY SUPPORT
 
 
     
HOSPITAL
Fundraising Activities:
Basket Raffle, 50/50 drawing, Fundraiser game 
 
Requests 
Odd Numbered Districts are asked to bring basket(s) for Raffle.
Gift card donations (varying amounts) for the games
       
BUDDY POPPY
 
WA Department CONVENTION "BUDDY”® POPPY Display 
     
VFW NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN
 
WA Department CONVENTION National Home Bank  Decoration CONTEST FORM