The fifth annual Washtenaw County Vet Fest will connect service members to resource support providers and offer a day of family activities, music, raffles, K-9 demonstrations and more.
All military veterans, active-duty personnel and their families are invited to enjoy free food, fun and information at the 2026 Washtenaw County Vet Fest to be held Saturday, August 1, on the campus of Washtenaw Community College (WCC).
The WCC Wadhams Veterans Center is organizing the event in collaboration with multiple veterans organizations throughout Washtenaw County. It runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with activities set up near the main entrance to the WCC campus off East Huron River Drive (see map/directions).
Pre-registration is required. Sign up at washtenaw.cc/vetfest26.
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Several veteran-owned businesses will be featured, as well as the new gaming tent, where attendees can play video or table top games and enjoy connecting with other veterans and their families.
Events and activities are planned for all ages, including:
• Live music
• Free food
• Cold treats
• Hourly raffles
• Kids activities (balloon art, face painting and temporary tattoos)
• Carnival games
• Blood drive on site
• Military vehicles and aircraft displays
• K-9 demonstrations
• Veteran-owned businesses
• Resource provider exhibits
• Fully operational Secretary of State office on site
Attendees are encouraged to show their veteran pride and earn extra raffle tickets by wearing something that represents their branch of service.
WCC serves approximately 500 veteran students and families. Located in the Student Center on campus, the Wadhams Veterans Center provides military-friendly programs to serve all former and current active-duty military personnel, spouses and dependents of veterans, and students in the National Guard or Reserves.
The college is recognized by the Michigan Veterans’ Affairs Agency as a gold-level veteran-friendly school, the highest honor awarded, for its strong commitment to veterans and military-affiliated students.
If You Go
WHAT: 2026 Washtenaw County Vet Fest
WHEN:10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 1
WHERE: Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor
WHO: Veterans, active-duty personnel, military-connected families and the National Guard
ADMISSION: Free
REGISTER: washtenaw.cc/vetfest26
About the Wadhams Veterans Center
Located in the Student Center at Washtenaw Community College, the Wadhams Veterans Center provides military-friendly programs to serve all former and current active-duty military personnel, spouses and dependents of veterans, and students in the National Guard or Reserves. WCC is recognized as a gold-level veteran-friendly school, the highest honor awarded by the Michigan Veterans’ Affairs Agency, for its strong commitment to veterans and military-affiliated students.
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