Best Entertainment Options for VFW Events
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is a nonprofit US military veterans organization for active-duty members who have served overseas in foreign lands. It was first founded in 1899 to help take care of military members from the Spanish-American War who returned home and were sick or wounded and had no medical care.
Today, most members are from WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
To become a member of the VFW’s elite group, veterans must have an honorable or general discharge, or be currently serving in the United States military, and have served in an overseas campaign.
The VFW has three main goals:
- Camaraderie: Social networking for the military and their families.
- Benefits: Free help for disabled veterans and their families to file claims with the VA
- Veteran advocacy: Fighting for better veterans’ healthcare and other entitlements.
Eligible veterans’ families can join the VFW Auxiliary, which supports them.
What is a VFW Post?
So what is a VFW Post? A VFW Post is a local chapter of the VFW. They host events, raise money, and provide support to various local community projects, and support our veterans and military personnel.
What are Common VFW Events?
VFW Posts host an array of events and offer regular meetings and parties for members. Let’s look at the basic types of VFW events.
Social Events
VFW Post hosts all types of fun social events for today’s military service members, veterans, their families, and the community. Typical VFW events include:
- Trivia
- Game nights
- Dinners
- Holiday parties
- Blood drives
- Youth activities
- Golf tournaments
Depending on your specific community, your VFW Post’s events may differ.
Fundraisers
Most VFW Posts host fundraisers to raise money for veterans and their families’ healthcare, food, or other needs. Many VFW Posts will rent out their canteens to raise money or will host local competitions or tournaments, such as bingo, poker, darts, and golf. Proceeds can also support local community programs or maintain the upkeep of the local facility.
Community
VFW Posts tend to offer many community-focused events, which ultimately depend on the community and local culture as to what they do. They can host open-to-the-public dinners or parties, sponsor local athletic teams or community food banks, or set up care packages for military members currently overseas. Holiday and patriotic events are also usually a big deal for the local Posts.
Military Family Support
Many events are simply for military family support. These can include getting family members together to socialize, provide care or services, or host welcome-home and send-off parties.
What Type of Entertainment is Good for Your VFW Post Event?
Since you have so many events, you may be running out of ideas. Let’s look at some fun entertainment deals to make your next event a success!
Bingo or Trivia Nights
VFW Bingo Night is usually a weekly event hosted by local VFW Posts and open to the public. These games are a big hit across the US and offer drinks, food, and various bingo games. Some local VFW Posts do raffles, too. Trivia night is another popular community event hosted at many VFW Posts.
Karaoke or Live Bands
Many VFW Posts host live bands or karaoke nights that can sometimes be open to the public. These types of events are al lot of fun for everyone and help raise money for veterans and local community programs.
Hire a Magician
You can hire a magician to perform a private magic show for your next event. Magicians are a unique form of entertainment that is great for family-friendly events, dinners, or fundraisers because they offer something different.
The Comedian Company works with strolling magicians who can walk around your event, performing magic feats up close and personal.
Book a Comedian
Another great entertainment idea for your VFW Post’s next event is to book a comedian. The Comedian Company works with over 5000 comedians, some of whom are veterans themselves!
Hosting a comedy show is a great way to give back to the community, help to raise money, and entertain friends and family. Laughter helps soldiers heal from trauma and alleviate stress!
Work with The Comedian Company for your VFW Posts’ Next Big Event Entertainment
If you are in charge of planning your Veterans of Foreign Wars Post’s next event, let The Comedian Company help you! We have tons of funny comedians who can put on a great show and keep your local veterans and their families rolling with laughter and having a great time. Many soldiers and military families have lived through some pretty rough times.
Why not give “yesterday’s defenders of freedom” a stand-up comedy show to cheer them up and create lasting memories? We also work with many great magicians and hypnotists who provide relief and can all help bring in more guests to your event! To get started, fill out the form and let us know what you are looking for, and we can match you with a comedian, even a veteran with their own military life experience jokes, to help relate to your audience.