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The Connecticut Veterans Bulletin presents our Thursday Preview, spotlighting the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 1 August 2026 Edition. These events and programs are thoughtfully curated to support and engage Connecticut’s veteran community.
โFor a complete list of events and more details, please refer to the full Connecticut Veterans Bulletin upcoming publication or through our previous publication. Although our last edition does not include the newest events listed below, it contains all other ongoing listings maintained by the Connecticut Veterans Bulletin.
Thursday 30 July 2026 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar at ctvetsbulletin.org on Saturday, 1 August 2026
Connecticut Veterans Calendar Events in Order by Date
Captain’s Catch Seafood Night At Jewett City VFW
Captain’s Catch Seafood Night At Jewett City VFW
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026
4-8PM
DINE IN OR TAKEOUT AVAILABLE
CHOOSE ONE OF 2 PACKAGES
1.) SEAFOOD BOIL
LITTLE NECKS, CORN ON THE ะกะะ, ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, SHRIMP, MUSSELS, RED POTATOES WITH OLD BAY in a boil bag, made to order
OR
2.) LOBSTER ROLL DINNER
CHOICE OF HOT OR COLD LOBSTER ROLL (6oz), served with OLD BAY SIDEWINDER FRIES AND COLESLAW
TICKETS โ AVAILABLE AT THE POST!
$30 EACH OPTION
โซMUSIC in the* CANTEEN *
Great Food! Good Music! Good Times!
Hosted by:
Jewett City VFW Post 10004 (860) 376-5226
Location:
263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
VFW Post 10004 Paint & Sip With Jen
VFW Post 10004 Paint & Sip With Jen
SUNDAY
AUGUST 9, 2026
3:00PM
$$30 PER PERSON
SNACKS AND FULL BAR AVAILABLE!
RESERVE TICKETS BEFORE AUGUST 7TH
Hosted by: Jewett City VFW Post 10004
(860) 376-5226
Location: 263 Taylor Hill Rd, Jewett City, CT 06351
Easterseals Veterans Rally Point Peer Meetup
NEXT RECURRENCE 11 August 2026
Easterseals Veterans Rally Point Peer Meetup
Every 2ND & 4TH Tuesday Of The Month
4:30PM 5:30PM
- MILITARY
- GUARD
- RESERVE
- VETS
Food, Friends, Connections
Safe & Welcoming
FREE
FOR MORE INFO CALL 860-270-0600 EXT. 183
Stay connected and supported.
Service Members, Veterans, and their families are invited to attend Peer Meetup, hosted in Windsor, CT – Hosted by:
Easterseals Veterans Rally Point
(860) 270-0600
Location:
100 Deerfield Rd,
Windsor, CT 06095
VFW Post 10004 Car Show 2026
VFW Post 10004 Car Show 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
11:00AM – 3:00PM
Rain Date: August 16th
ENTRY
$10 Donation To VFW Post
Food Available For Purchase:
- Ribs
- Hamburgers
- Hot Dogs
- Corn On The Cob
- Baked Beans
- Cornbread
- Mac And Cheese
- Coleslaw
โ CASH BAR OUTSIDE!
- GOOD CARS.
- GREAT FOOD.
- GREAT MUSIC
Hosted by:
(860) 376-5226
Location:
263 Taylor HilL RD
Jewett City, CT 06351
Wheeler-Young VFW Post 201 Annual Picnic 2026
Wheeler-Young VFW Post 201 Annual Picnic 2026
August 15, 2026 1PM – 6PM
Honoring Veterans โญ Strengthening Community โญ Everyone Welcome!
Hosted by: Wheeler-Young VFW Post 201 (203) 754-0738
Location: 2205 Baldwin St, Waterbury, CT 06706
American Legion Post 20 BBQ & Clam Bake
American Legion Post 20 BBQ & Clam Bake
AUGUST 15, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- CLAMS
- BBQ CHICKEN
- PULLED PORK
- SHRIMP
- N.E CLAM CHOWDER
- CORN ON THE COB
- CHEESEBURGERS
- HOT DOGS
- AND MORE
MUSIC BY
50/50 RAFFLE
TICKETS AVAILABLE
ADULTS $40
CHILDREN 6-12 $20
CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER FREE
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 20 (860) 584-9119
Location:
245 Main St.
Terryville, CT 06786
Smalley Brothers VFW Post 6123 First Annual Poker Run
Smalley Brothers VFW Post 6123 First Annual Poker Run
Rain Or Shine
August 22, 2026
Starting Location
VFW Post 6123, Windsor Locks, CT
Event Schedule โ
Registration: 9:30 AM
Self-Paced Staggered Start
Last Bike Out: 11:00 AM
Last Bike In: 3:00 PM
Entry Fees
$25 Rider
$15 Passenger (Includes Pig Roast)
Route Stops
Prizes & Raffles
Best Hand: $300
Many Raffles & Prizes!
FEATURING LIVE BAND!
SUPPORT OUR VETERANS!
Hosted by:
Smalley Brothers VFW Post 6123
(860) 623-6856
Location: (Starts at)
36 Fairview St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
VFW Post 149 Annual Summer Picnic
VFW Post 149 Annual Summer Picnic
SATURDAY,
AUGUST 29TH, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Fun for the WHOLE FAMILY!
- BOUNCY HOUSE
- WATER SLIDE
- DJ PRUF and More!
$25 A TICKET
*KIDS UNDER 12* FREE!
- BURGERS
- HOT DOGS
- CHICKEN
- AND MORE!
Good Food. Great Company. Supporting Our Veterans. ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT VFW POST 149 AND OUR VETERAN PROGRAMS.
Hosted by:
(203) 748-9579
Location: 5 Byron St,
Danbury, CT 06810
Couch Pipa V.F.W. Post #6851 Moe And Dolly Spadaccini 32nd Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
Couch Pipa V.F.W. Post #6851 Moe And Dolly Spadaccini 32nd Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION CEREMONY AT 10:30 ฮ.ฮ.
SHOTGUN 11:00A.M. (REGISTRATION 10-11 ฮ.ฮ.)
4-MAN SCRAMBLE FORMAT
Return to V.F.W., Route 7, 104 South Canaan Road, Canaan, CT at approximately 5:00 p.m. for crackers/cheese, dinner, prizes and raffle.
$150 per person
PRICE INCLUDES: Greens fees (18 holes) with cart, lunch, prime rib dinner, awards.
Sign-up sheets are available at the Post. Deadline Friday, August 28, 2026. Limited space available. 501(c)19 not for profit. All donations are tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Service guidelines.
For inquiries call: Moe Spadaccini at (860) 824-0660.
Hosted by:
Couch Pipa VFW Post 6851 (860) 824-8158
Location:
44 Golf Course Road, Craryville, NY 12521
Skydive For Veterans 11th Anniversary Skydiving Event
Skydive For Veterans 11th Anniversary Skydiving Event
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
Create a team or jump solo. Proceeds go to: Work Vessels for Vets & House of Heroes Connecticut
REGISTER AT: skydiveforveterans.org
On February 19th 2025 we lost our friend and co-founder of Skydive for Veterans, Brother Bruce Fagan. Bruceโs dedication over the last 9 years has been an integral part of making SFV a successful nonprofit organization. We would not be here without him and we will continue to carry on Brother Bruceโs legacy to help our veterans in need.
The good must go onโฆ
Donations in memory of Bruce can be made Here
Hosted by:
(203) 315-2717
Location:
360 Somers RD,
Ellington, CT 06029
Canaan VFW Couch-Pipa Post 6851 Lobster and Steak Bake
Canaan VFW Couch-Pipa Post 6851 Lobster and Steak Bake
Saturday, September 12, 2026
12 Noon – 4 PM
- Lobster
- Steak
- Baked Potato
- Clam Chowder
- Corn on the Cob
Music by BRB B Reaney Blues
Tickets: $60 per person
Tickets only available at the Post (860) 824-8158
NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR
*LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE.
Hosted by:
(860) 824-8158
Location: 104 S Canaan Rd, Canaan, CT 06018
Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open 2026
Golden Kielbasa Veterans Open 2026
September 25, 2026 9:30AM Registration
DAV Chapter 8 to Honor Decorated Newington Army Vet Robert Roy, as Well as Marine Corps Vet, the Late John Lynch of Kensington. Silent Auction, Raffle and Golf Awards Following Ceremonies
Registration: https://davchapter8.org/golden-kielbasa/golden-kielbasa-golfers-online-registration/
Sponsored By: Liberty Bank 888-570-0773
Hosted by: DAV Hardware City Chapter 8 (860) 558-0514
Location: Tunxis Plantation Country Club, 87 Town Farm Rd, Farmington, CT 06032
BINGO Night Benefit For American Legion Post 117
BINGO Night Benefit For American Legion Post 117
Friday
September 25, 2026
5:30PM
- Food
- Prizes
- Fun
Benefiting
The May-Davis-Stotzer American Legion Post 117
RSVP (860) 606-0216
Hosted by:
(860) 706-9367
Location:
3375 Berlin Tpke,
Newington, CT 06111
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of CT 2026 Program Information Conference
American Legion Auxiliary Dept of CT 2026 Program Information Conference
Saturday, October 3, 2026. 9AM โจ **2026 PROGRAM INFORMATION CONFERENCE (PIC)**
Join the **American Legion Auxiliary Department of Connecticut** for our **2026 Program Information Conference (PIC)**! PIC is a great opportunity for American Legion Auxiliary members to come together, connect, learn, and prepare for a successful year of serving our veterans, military families, and communities.
โค๏ธ๐ค๐ Hear important program updates, gather helpful information and resources, exchange ideas, and connect with Auxiliary members from across the Department of Connecticut!
๐ Program Information & Updates ๐ก Ideas & Resources ๐ค Connection & Collaboration ๐บ๐ธ Mission-Focused Learning. Whether you’re a Unit officer, committee chair, District leader, or an Auxiliary member looking to become more involved, we encourage you to join us!
โจ **More information and event details will be shared as they become available.
** โค๏ธ๐ค๐ We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Program Information Conference!
Hosted by: American Legion Auxiliary Dept of CT (959) 230-4168
Location: Rocky Hill Veterans Home, 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
11th Annual Connecticut Veterans Day Race
11th Annual Connecticut Veterans Day Race
Saturday, November 7, 2026. 9:45AM Opening Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate 250 years of independence
in the town where Connecticut’s state hero, Captain Nathan Hale, was born and raised.
All proceeds benefit
CT veteran service organizations.
Choose to run either the live or virtual
4-mile course, 3-mile walk or 3-mile rucksack course.
There’s something for everyone as we salute and thank our military veterans.
Be a participant, vendor, or patriotic spectator cheering along the race route.
Hosted by:
CT Veterans Day Race, INC. (860) 478-6802
Location: Patriots Park
172 Lake Street,
Coventry, CT 06238
I am not a veteran. I am a member of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary. But in 1991, personal loss brought me to a place I never left.
Over two decades later, that loss led me to the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, Connecticut, where I took on the coordination of Wreaths Across America โ which grew into the largest and fastest growing veterans program in the state. I didn’t do it for recognition. I did it for them.
In 2016 I founded the Connecticut Veterans Bulletin. Not because I served, but because I believe those who did deserve to be honored, connected, and kept alive.
Twenty-two veterans die by suicide every day. I knew about that number before it became a hashtag. I knew it personally, long before anyone was talking about it.
This publication exists because that number is unacceptable. Because every veteran in Connecticut deserves to know someone gives a damn.
That someone is me.