District 12 Convention
2026-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Seward Civic Center, 616 Bradford St, Seward, NE, United States

District 3 Convention
2026-03-14 08:30 - 17:00 | Bancroft Village Hall, 502 Main St, Bancroft, NE, United States

District 7 Convention
2026-03-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Valparaiso Legion Hall, 430 W. 2nd St., Valparaiso, Nebraska, 68065

The American Legion 107th Birthday
2026-03-15

District 2 Convention
2026-03-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Elkhorn Valley Bank, 404 S 25th St, Norfold, NE, United States

District 9 Convention
2026-03-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Palisade Post 318, 114 N Main St, Palisade, NE, United States

District 5 Convention
2026-03-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 5015 Rodeo Road Ave, North Platte, NE, United States

District 4 Convention
2026-03-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Sidney Post 17, 922 Illinois St, Sidney, NE, United States

District 11 Convention
2026-03-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Beatrice Post 27, 701 Dorsey St, Beatrice, NE, United States

District 1 Convention
2026-03-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Valentine Post 90, 256 N Main St, Valentine, NE, United States

Department Chairmen Reports Due to National Committees
2026-05-15

National Poppy Day
2026-05-22
Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. The American Legion Family brought National Poppy Day® to the United States by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day.
On the Friday before Memorial Day, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation’s uniform.
The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms.
Led by the American Legion Auxiliary, each year members of The American Legion Family distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation to support the future of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.

Memorial Day
2026-05-25

All Department Program Entries for National Awards Due
2026-06-01

National Veterans Creative Arts Festival
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-14
Nationwide, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities use the creative arts to help Veterans with their rehabilitation goals. This annual competition recognizes the progress and recovery made through that therapy and raises the visibility of the creative achievements of our nation’s Veterans.
Across the country each year, Veterans enrolled at VA health care facilities compete in a local creative arts competition. The competition includes categories in the visual arts division that range from oil painting to leatherwork to paint-by-number kits. In addition, there are categories in creative writing as well as the performing arts of dance, drama, and music. Local creative arts competition top winning entries advance to a national judging process and first, second and third place entries are determined at the national level. First place winning Veterans are invited to attend the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival hosted by a different VA facility each year.
Since 2000, the Auxiliary has co-presented NVCAF, alongside the Department of Veterans Affairs. Carrying out the Auxiliary’s mission of Service Not Self, members, units, and departments support the local competitions, the Festival, and make generous monetary donations to help carry out this event.

Department Convention
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-29 | Quality Inn, 265 33rd Ave, Columbus, NE, United States

Independence Day
2026-07-04

ALA Girls Nation
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-25 | Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., United States
American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students entering their senior year of high school. This weeklong event gives participants a firsthand experience with practical insight into how the federal government works. More than 7,500 students have experienced ALA Girls Nation since it was founded in 1947.
Two students are chosen from each ALA Girls State program. The participants are known as “senators.” During ALA Girls Nation in Washington, D.C., senators participate in a mock legislature. They are responsible for submitting bills and resolutions, participating in senate sessions, and electing officials such as president and vice president.
Participants leave ALA Girls Nation with leadership lessons for life and an understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. government, along with the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of citizens. This seven-day experience has laid the foundation of thousands of bright futures in not only public service, but other careers as well. Some notable industries include government, military, law, education, and media.
ALA Girls Nation connects students with their peers from across the country, allowing them a unique opportunity to spend time with others who share common interests and those who have different perspectives from their own. The participants leave Washington, D.C. with a deeper understanding of government, a renewed sense of patriotism, and an appreciation for veterans.
While in D.C., the senators participate in field trips to visit Capitol Hill, historical Washington monuments, and Arlington National Cemetery.
The ALA Girls State and ALA Girls Nation programs are privately funded and presented by members of the American Legion Auxiliary.

2026 National Convention
2026-08-28 - 2026-09-03 | Louisville, Kentucky, Louisville, KY, United States
About National Convention
Annually, about 9,000 members of The American Legion Family attend National Convention, which includes conventions for The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of The American Legion, as well as The American Legion Riders Legacy Run. The 2026 National Convention is Aug. 28 – Sept. 3 in Louisville, Ky. The event will be the 105th for the American Legion Auxiliary and 107th for The American Legion.

Nebraska State Fair
2026-08-28 - 2026-09-07 | Grand Island, NE
