MID-WINTER

Veterans of Foreign Wars • Department of Washington

2027 Mid-Winter Conference

January 14–16, 2027 • Yakima, Washington

Yakima Convention Center Conference: $5 Banquet: $55 Registration deadline: January 4

On-site registration opens at 8:00 a.m. • 10 N 8th Street, Yakima, WA 98901

Conference dates: January 14–16, 2027. Times listed are Pacific Time.

Conference Registration

$5 per registration

Register by: .

The conference flyer directs attendees to VFWWA.org to register. No specific 2027 checkout address is published on the flyer.

For assistance by telephone, call 253-922-2114.

Dates & Venue

Conference: through .

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

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

Venue telephone: 509-575-6062

Directions to the convention center

Conference Highlights & Awards

Conference Program

  • Council of Administration meeting
  • Department committee and program meetings
  • Post and District officer training
  • Auxiliary sessions

A detailed hour-by-hour agenda was not included with the conference flyer.

Awards Banquet Recognition

  • Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen
  • Youth Leadership / Community Award
  • Teacher of the Year: K–5, 6–8, and 9–12

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 registration, hotel reservations, banquet details, and the complete tailgate buffet menu.

Questions? Contact Department Headquarters

VFW Department of Washington
5213 Pacific Highway East
Fife, WA 98424

Hotel group rates and registration deadlines are taken from the 2027 flyers; confirm any changes with Department Headquarters.

Last updated October 27, 2026 • VFW Department of Washington • 2027 Mid-Winter Conference

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