Vets' Retreat Virginia

The 12th Annual Horses for Heroes Ride 8/30/25
2025-08-30
Steel Warriors Veteran MC and the Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center have invited Vets’ Retreat Virginia to participate as a resource exhibitor at the 12th Annual Horses for Heroes Ride. This is our second time joining; the first being in September, 2023.
The motorcycle ride is from Henrico, VA to Powhatan, VA. The event after is at the Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center, Powhatan, VA.
Event flyer with details and registration here:

Richmond Gun Show, 2025. Booth # TBD
2025-08-23 - 2025-08-24
We’ll be exhibiting for the first time at the Richmond Gun Show, 2025. Booth #TBD.
Ticket link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1052181/richmond-gun-show-july-2025-richmond-richmond-raceway-complex
Details:

Dates
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August 23 – 24, 2025

Location
Richmond Raceway Complex
​600 E. Laburnum Ave.
Richmond, VA 23222

Hours
Saturday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Admission
800 Tables
General Admission
$12.00 Credit Card
$11.00 Cash
Children 12 to 17 years of age: $6.00
Children under 12 years old: FREE
with Supervising Adult
CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY at the door
FREE PARKING

Cancelled Participation -Charity Tap Line Night. Honor Brewing Sterling, VA
2025-08-20 16:00 - 20:00 UTC
We have a client support appointment this evening, and will not be joining our friends from the Vets’ On Track Foundation.
Night proceeds to benefit the Vets On Track Foundation.

Willing Warriors 6th Annual Vettes for Vets. Haymarket, VA 8/9/25
2025-08-09
Willing Warriors has invited VRVI to participate in the 6th Annual Vettes for Vets event. The event also features networking and live entertainment. Additional Information
This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 9th, 2025.

Honor Brewing-Sterling. Charity Tapline Night. Benefiting Vets On Track Foundation
2025-08-06 16:00 - 20:00
https://www.honorbrewing.com/
The Vets On Track Foundation has invited Vets’ Retreat Virginia to participate in their charity tapeline night at Honor Brewing, Sterling, VA. Proceeds for the month of August will be donated to the Vets On Track Foundation.
8/6/25 and 8/20/25. 4pm-8pm.

Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show, 2025. Richmond, VA. Booth #606. August 1-3, 2025.
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03
Join Vets’ Retreat Virginia, exhibiting for the second year at the VOSS. Richmond, VA. Booth #606.
Details and tickets here: https://www.sportsmanshow.com/

Leesburg, VA Independence Day Parade 7/4/25. Leesburg. 10 am
2025-07-04 10:00 - 12:30
Vets’ Retreat Virginia will be participating in the Leesburg, VA Independence Day Parade, for the third year straight. The event starts at 10 am on July 4, 2025.
If you are interested in meeting up with us as a group, locally, contact us before the event. 1-888-906-4593.

Private Speaking Event, Fredericksburg, VA
2025-06-27
Vets’ Retreat Virginia Founder Jeff Marriott will be speaking at a private Veterans breakfast event in Fredericksburg, Va.

Be The One, Walk to End Veteran Suicide. 6/22/25. Alexandria, VA. 1 PM
2025-06-22
Vets’ Retreat Virginia has been invited to participate in the Be the One Walk to End Veteran Suicide. Alexandria, VA. 6/22/25. 1 PM. Event registration and details below:

Vets On Track Inaugural Flag Day Car Show, Chesterfield, VA. 6/14/25
2025-06-14 09:00 - 15:00
Attending by invitation:

South Central Bike Fest, 6/13-6/14/25. Chase City, VA.
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-14
We will be supporting the South Central Bike Fest, 6/13/25, in Chase City, VA.
Event details below:
This event runs on both 6/13 and 6/14/25.

Germanna Community College- Stronger Together: Military and Community Resource Fair. 6/12/25 4pm-7pm
2025-06-12 16:00 - 19:00
Vets’ Retreat Virginia will be joining the Germanna Community College- Stronger Together: Military and Community Resource Fair. Thursday, 6/12/25 4pm-7pm.

Join us for the free Stronger Together: Military & Community Resource Fair—open to all, including military-connected individuals and the wider community. Discover career paths, education benefits, wellness programs, and more to support personal and professional growth.
Celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday and PTSD Awareness Month as we honor resilience, explore new opportunities, and rise stronger—together. Enjoy information sessions and self-guided workforce tours designed to inspire your next steps.
Information Sessions include:

Workforce Opportunity Discovery
Financial Aid Resources

This event is free and family-friendly. Refreshments provided, registration recommended, so RSVP to attend today.

Germanna Fredericksburg Area Campus – SP2 –
Workforce and Technology Center (WTC),
10000 Germanna Point Drive
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408, United States

Register here:
https://events.blackthorn.io/en/Hu19aUE7/g/Vf3wyNmcc5/stronger-together-military-and-community-resource-fair-5a27Hu9QyKb/overview

Operation Honor Rural Salute, Vets' Retreat Virginia Invitation. 6/6-6/7/25, McConnellsburg, PA.
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-07
Operation Honor Rural salute has an even bigger and better event planned this year. VRVI attending by return invitation.
Join us on June 6-7, 2025, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in McConnellsburg, PA, for Operation Honor: Rural Salute—a two-day celebration filled with excitement, entertainment, and most importantly, support for the heroes who’ve served our country.
We’ve packed the weekend with events for all ages, and every bit of the fun goes to benefit Operation Honor: Rural Salute™, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Link for info:
https://www.ohruralsalute.org/event

Patriot Harley Davidson's Ride of the Patriots to Rolling to Remember, Memorial Day 2025 Commemoration Event. Fairfax, VA. 5/25/25
2025-05-25
Join Vets’ Retreat Virginia as a participating (3rd year) vendor at the Patriot Harley Davidson’s Ride of the Patriots to Rolling to Remember, Memorial Day 2025 Commemoration Event. 5/25/25

Event full details and schedule here: https://patriotharley.com/ride-of-the-patriots

Hogs and Heroes East Coast Thunder, Featuring Molly Hatchet. 5/24/25. Laurel, MD.
2025-05-24
Join Vets’ Retreat Virginia for all day events in Laurel, MD. 5/24/25: East Coast Thunder, Presented by Hogs and Heroes. Featuring Molly Hatchet. Food, vendors, games, additional live bands.

2025 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and Career Fair. 5/18/25, Ashland, VA.
2025-05-18 11:00 - 16:00
Join VRVI again this year as a participating vendor and resource provider. Meet and greets, handouts, swag and promo items.
Event details here:

Vets' Retreat Virginia - Supporting The Face of America cycling challenge from the Pentagon to Gettysburg’s historic Civil War battlefields, May 16-18, 2025
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18
Vets’ Retreat Virginia is excited to participate for the first time as a resource provider and volunteer group to support the non-profit World T.E.A.M. in their annual Face of America cycling challenge, from the Pentagon to Gettysburg’s historic Civil War battlefields on May 16-18, 2025.
Additional event info; link to register, volunteer, sponsor, donate to the event is here: https://wtsevent.org/faceofamerica/
As additional event planning is completed, VRVI will have volunteer activities, places and times to fill. Stay tuned on our social media channels and this website as May draws closer for updates.

American Legion Post 71 WV - Jackson-Perks- Raise Da Roof Cash Bash- VRVI Invitation- Charles Town, WV 5/10/25 11am-10pm.
2025-05-10 11:00 - 22:00
Event by American Legion Post 71 WV – Jackson-Perks

Charles Town, WV

VRVI attending by invitation. VRVI meet and greet, info, promotional items.

225 W. Washington St., Charles Town, WV, United States, 25414

Duration: 11 hr. 11 am – 10 pm

Public event ·

$30 Donation per Ticket

CASH DRAWINGS 2pm – 6pm2:00pm – $3002:30pm – $100 IF PRESENT EXTRA $1503:00pm – $3003:30pm – $150 IF PRESENT EXTRA $1254:00pm – $3004:30pm – $100 IF PRESENT EXTRA $1505:00pm – $3005:30pm – $150 IF PRESENT EXTRA $1256:00pm – $1750

Doors Open 11amLunch Served 11:30am – 3:30pm¼ Smoked Hot Dogs or Italian SausageBaked BeansCole Slaw
Steak Dinner $185:30pm – 8pm (While quantities last)NY StripPotatoGreen BeansRoll

Olney, MD Day Parade Event
2025-05-04
VRVI has been invited to participate in the Olney, MD Day Parade event, 2025. American Legion Post 68.
Event details pending.

Vets' Retreat Virginia Inc's NASCAR Night at Dominion Raceway 5/3/25. Gates 12 pm. Race 3 pm.
2025-05-03 17:00 - 23:00
Vets’ Retreat Virginia is raffling 30 tickets (individually) for the NASCAR Night at Dominion Raceway, DATE CHANGED from 5/10/25 to 5/3/25.

Tickets are $5 ea. Drawing 5/1/25. Link here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/vets-retreat-virginia-incs-nascar-night-at-dominion-raceway–51025

American Legion Post 176 Riders Poker Run 5/3/25. 8am-2pm, Springfield, VA.
2025-05-03 08:00 - 14:00
VRVI will be attending/supporting the American Legion Post 176 Riders Event on 5/3/25.

Details below:

Spotsylvania American Legion Post 320 Family Day Event 4/26/25
2025-04-26 11:00 - 13:00
VRVI has been invited to attend Spotsylvania American Legion Post 320’s Family Day Event, 2025. 4/26/25, from 11-1 pm.
Open to American Legion members, prospective members, and their families.

Vietnam Veteran 50th Anniversary Event. Springfield, VA American Legion Post 176. 4/19/25
2025-04-19 14:00 - 23:59
Vets’ Retreat Virginia will be supporting the Vietnam Veterans 50th Anniversary event at Springfield, VA American Legion Post 176. 4/19/25. Details above.

VFW Post 8241 McLean, VA's 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War Commemoration
2025-04-12 16:00 - 22:00
April 12, 2025. Doors 4 PM. Show 7-10 PM. Trademark Band. Free admission. Cash Bar. Food available for purchase.

Spring Hill Rd. McLean, VA

Immortal Sons Motorcycle Club Poker Run, 4/5/25. Prince George, VA
2025-04-05 11:00 - 16:00
VRVI has been invited to the Immortal Sons Motorcycle Club’s Poker Run, 4/5/25, in Prince George, VA.

VRVI Presentation for the HRCVO in Virginia Beach. 3/24/25. 7 PM ET
2025-03-24 19:00
VRVI Doug and Jeff will be presenting an overview of our work to the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations. This is a previous correction from listing the VFW March membership meeting.
Location: VFW Post 392 Virginia Beach, VA. 3/24/25. 7 PM
2408 Bowland Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

VFW Post 637 Hopewell, VA Operation Iraqi Freedom Ceremony (All day events) 3/22/25
2025-03-22
VFW Post 637 Hopewell, VA will be hosting a ceremony honoring Veterans of the Iraq War. 3/22/25. 3-6 pm. VRVI attending by invitation
-Ceremony, Mongolian bbq, live music, Veterans Charities and Service Organizations. Guest Speaker Lt. Gen. Robert Harter. Chief of Army Reserve
Morning events feature a 5 Mile hike and a motorcycle ride.

VRVI Community Resource Fair, Happy Hour, and Live Music Entertainment Event 3/15/25. Moved to Alexandria, VA. Open to the Public.
2025-03-15 16:00 - 23:59
VRVI will be hosting a Community Resource Fair, Happy Hour, and Live Music Entertainment Event.
Saturday March 15, 2025. 4 pm – Midnight.
VENUE CHANGE from Fairfax to Alexandria, VA.

New Location:
American Legion Post 24
400 Cameron St.
Alexandria, VA 22314

Contact for questions: Vets’ Retreat Virginia. 1-888-906-4593.
Resource Fair Times 4-7 pm. Banquet Hall.
Happy Hour 7-9 pm. Standard bar and NA drink service available. The WBS Charity Foundation will be pouring whiskey samples as a fundraiser for us. No advance ticket sales. Wristbands will be available for $20/person onsite. Clubroom.
We will be serving pizzas from a local shop, at no charge. Clubroom.
Live Music 7-10 pm. with Suzie and Stephen Acoustic. No cover. Tips/donations accepted. Clubroom.

Networking
Games, prizes, swag
Fundraising/donations encouraged

Military/First Responder service exclusivity is not required for participating organizations or attendees. Open to the public.
Parking is street parking or parking garage parking.

Vets’ Retreat Virginia’s Office Hours, @Spotsylvania American Legion Post 320; Spotsylvania, VA. 6-10 PM
2025-02-28 18:00 - 22:00
Vets’ Retreat Virginia will be piloting Office Hours in February, 2025 at the Spotsylvania, VA American Legion Post 320.
Opportunities to meet us, meet each other, find out additional information about our work as a client, volunteer, partner, and/or donor/sponsor. Networking and camaraderie with other Vets and first responders
Dates:
Friday February 14th, 6-10 pm.
Friday February 28th, 6-10 pm.

Tidewater Cards and Collectibles Show (Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania) 2/22/25. 9am-3pm.
2025-02-22 09:00 - 15:00
The Tidewater Cards and Collectibles Show will be held on Saturday 2/22/25 from 9am – 3pm. Visit https://www.tidewatercardsandcollectibles.com/
for details.

VRVI will be setting up a presentation table outside the show, by invitation of American Legion Post 320. Meet and greet, handing out information, selling merchandise, fundraising.

Location:
American Legion Post 320
8456 Brock Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
