MID WINTER CONFERENCE

 

Department of Washington 2027 Mid-Winter Conference Information 

VFW Auxiliary

January 14-16, 2027
Yakima, WA 

Dates & Venue 

 Conference: through .

Registration opens: 8:00 a.m. (see the conference flyer; individual session times have not been published yet).

Yakima Convention Center
10 North 8th Street
Yakima, WA 98901

Venue telephone: 509-575-6062

Directions to the convention center
 
Program Info Here - coming soon. 

 

Saturday Banquet Dinner — Tailgate Buffet

 

Banquet Tickets

$55 per person

Date:

Dinner service begins:

Location: Yakima Convention & Event Center, 10 N 8th Street, Yakima.

Banquet reservation deadline: .

Vegetarian meals: Indicate the number of vegetarian meals when reserving 

Reservation Details

The banquet flyer directs guests to order at VFWWA.org. It does not specify a 2027 checkout link.

Important: The banquet deadline is January 1; the general conference registration deadline is January 4. These are separate deadlines.



Tailgate Buffet Menu

Off the Grill

  • Grilled chicken
  • Grilled beef burgers
  • Chipotle black bean burger (vegetarian)

Served with buns, assorted cheeses, and condiments.

Sides

  • House-made kettle chips
  • Coleslaw
  • Macaroni & cheese
  • Seasonal fruit crisp

Dessert — Parfait Bar

Chocolate and vanilla mousses, chocolate and caramel sauces, seasonal fruit compote, chocolate chips, cookie pieces, whipped cream, and sprinkles.

Beverages

  • Coffee and decaf
  • Iced tea and hot tea
  • Water

Conference Hotel Accommodations

Rates below are listed in the official conference flyer and are per room, per night, plus applicable taxes and fees. Hotel availability and booking-link operation have not been independently confirmed.

VFW Members

Ledgestone Hotel

$113 / night + taxes and fees

Book by .

Book Ledgestone group rate

VFW Auxiliary

Red Lion Hotel

$110 / night + taxes and fees

Room options listed: one king or two queen beds.

Book by .

Book Red Lion group rate

Official 2027 Mid-Winter Flyers

Download the Department's original flyers for conference information, hotel reservations, banquet details, and the complete tailgate buffet menu.

Questions? Contact Department Auxiliary Secretary, Cindy.