# Event Details

- **Event Name**: VetFest 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The VACWC and the Joliet Police Battle Buddy Program are excited to announce the 4th Annual VetFest!

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Lockport American Legion Post 18
      15052 Archer Ave.
      Lockport, IL 60441

Join us for a fun-filled day as we come together to support those dedicated to veteran suicide prevention. All proceeds from VetFest benefit Veterans in Partnership (VIP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting veteran wellness, peer support, and suicide prevention initiatives.

Event Highlights:

🚔 Bearcat Pull
🚗 Car Show
🏰 Bounce House
🤝 Resource Fair
🎁 Basket Raffles
🍖 Pulled Pork & Chicken Available
🇺🇸 Veteran and Community Organizations

Whether you're a veteran, family member, first responder, or community supporter, we invite you to join us for a day of camaraderie, fun, and purpose as we work together to ensure that no veteran stands alone.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lockport/vetfest-2026/200030374448551
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit, car-shows
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1012

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lockport
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 15052 Archer Ave, Lockport, IL 60441-2258, United States
- **lat**: 41.61287
- **long**: -88.04121
- **full address**: 15052 Archer Ave, Lockport, IL 60441-2258, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: VetFest 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b869289859f4bf1b7e152731d7ffb8650fcfd4e5819e19273a1a396f8f8337f3-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc080808-gmir?v=1787568565

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is VetFest 2026 being held?
  - **A:** VetFest 2026 takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 15052 Archer Ave, Lockport, IL 60441-2258, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing VetFest 2026?
  - **A:** VetFest 2026 is organized by Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** VetFest 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lockport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,000+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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