The Yakima Valley Veterans Coalition will host the 27th Annual Veterans Stand
Down & Benefits Fair on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Yakima Valley SunDome, State Fair
Park, 1301 South Fair Avenue in Yakima. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is free
for all Veterans and their immediate families.
The Stand Down will feature more than 100 services and resources designed to support Veterans
in Yakima County and beyond. Federal, state, and community agencies will be on hand to provide
employment assistance, VA healthcare enrollment, medical services, post-traumatic stress
counseling, disability claims processing, housing assistance and so much more. Additional
support includes refreshments, hot lunch, food boxes, free haircuts, and clothing for Veterans and
their families.
Organizers emphasize that this event is not only about connecting Veterans to benefits and
services, but also about honoring their service and creating a welcoming space for camaraderie.
Yakima County is home to nearly 10,000 Veterans, and this event is dedicated to serving them all.
Come join us, connect with resources, and recognize our local heroes and their families. This is
your event!