This month, the Boise VA Medical Center is throwing a party — and every veteran in the Treasure Valley is invited. The Veteran’s Appreciation Fair & Freedom 250 Celebration takes place on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Boise VA Medical Center, 500 W. Fort Street, Boise, ID 83702.
It is free. It is family friendly. And it sounds like a really good time.
What Is This Event?
The Veteran’s Appreciation Fair is an annual event hosted by the Boise VA Medical Center to celebrate and connect with the veterans they serve. This year, the fair gets an extra layer of meaning — it is also a Freedom 250 Celebration, marking America’s 250th anniversary of independence.
It is the VA’s way of saying thank you. Not just for your service, but for who you are — as a veteran, as a member of this community, and as someone who answered the call when your country needed you.
What to Expect
This is not your average resource fair. The Boise VA has packed this two-hour event with plenty of fun for veterans and their families:
- Representatives from veteran organizations — connect with DAV Idaho, VFW, American Legion, and other groups that serve Idaho veterans
- Dunk tank — we will leave the details to your imagination
- Live music — enjoy live entertainment during the event
- Lawn games — fun for the whole family
- BBQ food — free food at a VA event? Yes, really
- Prizes — giveaways throughout the event
- And more!
A Great Chance to Connect
One of the most valuable things about an event like this is the chance to sit down — face to face — with representatives from veteran organizations who can answer your questions, help you understand your benefits, and connect you with resources you may not have known existed.
Whether you have a VA claim question, want to learn about DAV transportation services, are curious about joining a local chapter, or just want to know what is available to you as an Idaho veteran, this is the place to get answers.
Bring the Family
This event is family friendly — so bring your spouse, your kids, your grandkids, and anyone else who has been part of your military journey. The lawn games, live music, and food make it a fun outing for everyone, not just the veteran in the family.
Military families carry the weight of service too, and the VA wants to celebrate all of you.
Want a Booth?
If you represent a veteran-serving organization and would like to have a booth at the fair, contact Tammy directly:
- Phone: (208) 422-1175
- Email: tammy.lanning2@va.gov
Event Details at a Glance
- Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Boise VA Medical Center, 500 W. Fort Street, Boise, ID 83702
- Cost: Free
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Booth/Questions: Tammy at (208) 422-1175 or tammy.lanning2@va.gov
The DAV of Idaho Will Be There
The DAV of Idaho is proud to support events like this one. Our National Service Officers are available year-round to help Idaho veterans file VA claims, appeal denied benefits, and navigate the VA system — all at no cost. Events like the Veteran’s Appreciation Fair are a great opportunity to meet our team in person and ask questions in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Come find us at the fair — and while you are there, enjoy the food, the music, and the community that surrounds you.
We will see you on June 26th.
For more information about DAV of Idaho programs and services, visit dav-idaho.org or call (208) 429-2140.