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Veterans Resource Alliance New England

Our flagship event

#VetFest

New England's largest gathering of veteran-serving organizations and the community that shows up for them — back again this August.

Save the date

Saturday, August 8, 2026

9 AM–2 PM Deerfield Fairgrounds, NH

What it is

The biggest day on our calendar

#VetFest is our signature event — the largest gathering of veteran-serving organizations and community partners the state has ever seen, and it grows every year. For many, it's how they find us.

Last year's #VetFest

See it for yourself

A look back at the day, in the words of the people who showed up for it.

Attendees at last year's #VetFest (photo 1 of 17).
The #VetFest welcome arch at last year's festival (photo 2 of 17).
Community members gathered at last year's #VetFest (photo 3 of 17).
Veterans and families at last year's #VetFest (photo 4 of 17).
A wide view of last year's #VetFest grounds (photo 5 of 17).
A moment from last year's #VetFest (photo 6 of 17).
Attendees at last year's #VetFest (photo 7 of 17).
The crowd at last year's #VetFest (photo 8 of 17).
Community members gathered at last year's #VetFest (photo 9 of 17).
A wide view of the crowd at last year's #VetFest (photo 10 of 17).
Veterans and families at last year's #VetFest (photo 11 of 17).
A moment from last year's #VetFest (photo 12 of 17).
Attendees at last year's #VetFest (photo 13 of 17).
The crowd at last year's #VetFest (photo 14 of 17).
Community members gathered at last year's #VetFest (photo 15 of 17).
Veterans and families at last year's #VetFest (photo 16 of 17).
A moment from last year's #VetFest (photo 17 of 17).

Sponsor #VetFest

Back the day New England veterans count on

Organizations and businesses that want to support #VetFest are part of why it keeps growing.

We're building our formal sponsorship program now. If your organization or business wants to back #VetFest, we'd love to hear from you — reach out and we'll talk.

Email [email protected]
Sponsorship tiers coming soon

Beyond #VetFest

Year-round gatherings

#VetFest is our biggest day, but the community shows up all year long.

  • Community cookouts & family days

    Good food, no agenda — just neighbors who served and the people they love, together.

  • Therapeutic fishing & outdoor weekends

    Time on the water and in the woods that reconnects, restores, and quiets the noise.

  • Pro-bono legal clinics

    Free, veteran-aware legal help — benefits appeals, housing, family, and estate matters.

  • Awareness gatherings & remembrances

    Standing together to honor those we've lost and to keep the hard conversations in the light.

Dates land here as they're set — see what's coming up on our full events calendar →

However you show up, you're part of #VetFest.

Need support yourself? #VetFest or not, we're here — free and confidential.

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