VA is hosting VetFest events nationwide to inform Veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors about the PACT Act and help them access the health care and benefits they’ve earned.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
Meet VA representatives: Talk to VA health care and benefits professionals who can answer your questions about PACT Act eligibility and help you navigate the application process.
Apply for benefits: Get assistance with filing for PACT Act-related benefits, submitting an intent to file, or enrolling in VA health care.
Toxic exposure screenings: Receive a screening by VA staff to determine if you may be eligible for benefits due to toxic exposure.
The PACT Act (Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act) is the largest expansion of Veteran health care and benefits in generations. It specifically benefits Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, Gulf War and post-9/11 eras and were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances. The PACT Act also extends eligibility to survivors of these exposed Veterans.
You can find additional events in your local area by visiting the VA Facility Locator and clicking your state and local area or by visiting VA Outreach events calendar.
VA is committed to ensuring all eligible Veterans and survivors receive the benefits they deserve under the PACT Act. If you are unable to attend a VetFest event, you can still learn more and access resources online by visiting:
The PACT Act and your VA benefits
PACT Act Performance Dashboard
The PACT Act: 2024 Expanded Health Care Eligibility Toolkit
This list will be periodically updated. Find an event to attend below:
Alabama – AL
June 11, 2024, Montgomery, AL: Central Alabama Summer VetFest
June 14, 2024, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT: Northwest Alabama Veterans’ Town Hall (Fayette)
Alaska – AK
Aug. 21, 2024, Palmer, AK: Summer VetFest Alaska
Aug. 28, 2024, Palmer, AK: Summer VetFest Alaska
Arizona – AZ
No events currently scheduled
Arkansas – AR
Sept. 12, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Health Summit
California – CA
June 3, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. PT: Santa Barbara VA 101: Overview on VA Benefits
June 6, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PT: Sepulveda Open House Event
June 13, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. PT: Bakersfield Veterans Town Hall
Colorado – CO
No events currently scheduled
Connecticut – CT
No events currently scheduled
Delaware – DE
No events currently scheduled
Florida – FL
No events currently scheduled
Georgia – GA
June 8, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Atlanta VA & Warrior Alliance PACT Act Rally
July 27, 2024, 9 – 10:30 a.m. ET: July 27th Veteran Town Hall
Hawaii – HI
No events currently scheduled
Idaho – ID
No events currently scheduled
Illinois – IL
June 5, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 19th ward
June 8, 2024, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: Hines VA Health and Benefits Fair
June 8, 2024, 12 – 5 p.m. CT: Combined Veterans Community Lunch and Expo (Vet Fest)
June 10, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 12th ward
June 11, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 10th ward
June 12, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 15th ward
June 13, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 4th ward
June 14, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 29th ward
June 20, 2024, 12 – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 30th ward
June 24, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 12th ward
June 25, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
June 26, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 15th ward
June 27, 2024, 12 – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 25th ward
June 28, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 28th ward
July 2, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
July 3, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 19th ward
July 8, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 12th ward
July 9, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
July 9, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 10th ward
July 10, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 15th ward
July 11, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 4th ward
July 12, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 29th ward
July 16, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
July 17, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 19th ward
July 18, 2024, 12 – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 30th ward
July 18, 2024, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. CT: Veteran Resource Fair – Town Hall – ELKS Lodge Mt. Vernon, IL
June 19, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 19th ward
July 20, 2024, 12 – 7 p.m. CT: Heroes BBQ: Honoring Veterans and First Responders
July 22, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 12th ward
July 23, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
July 24, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 15th ward
July 25, 2024, 12 – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 25th ward
July 26, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 28th ward
July 29, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Hines Outreach at Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County – Chicago, IL
July 30, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
Aug. 6, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT: Madison VA at Boone County Fair
Aug. 6, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
Aug. 7, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 19th ward
Aug. 8, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 4th ward
Aug. 9, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 29th ward
Aug. 12, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 12th ward
Aug. 13, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
Aug. 13, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 10th ward
Aug. 14, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT: Madison VA at Winnebago County Fair
Aug. 14, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 15th ward
Aug. 15, 2024, 12 – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 30th ward
Aug. 20, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
Aug. 21, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 19th ward
Aug. 22, 2024, 12 – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 25th ward
Aug. 23, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 28th ward
Aug. 26, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 12th ward
Aug. 27, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
Aug. 28, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 15th ward
Sept. 3, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
Sept. 4, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 19th ward
Sept. 9, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 12th ward
Sept. 10, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
Sept. 10, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 10th ward
Sept. 11, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 15th ward
Sept. 12, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 4th ward
Sept. 13, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 29th ward
Sept. 17, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
Sept. 18, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 19th ward
Sept. 19, 2024, 12 – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 30th ward
Sept. 23, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 12th ward
Sept. 24, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Office hours – 36th ward
Sept. 25, 2024, 12 – 4 p.m. CT: Office hours – 15th ward
Sept. 26, 2024, 12 – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 25th ward
Sept. 27, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: Office hours – 28th ward
Indiana – IN
Wed June 5, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Mobile Unit – Enrollment / Benefits – Event at Lawrenceburg Speedway
Aug. 8, 2024, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. CT: Veteran Resource Fair – Town Hall – Vincennes University
Iowa – IA
No events currently scheduled
Kansas – KS
No events currently scheduled
Kentucky – KY
June 8, 2024, 1 – 6 p.m. ET: Kentucky VetFest – PACT Act Outreach Event
June 13, 2024, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. CT: Veteran Resource Fair – Town Hall – Owensboro KY
June 26, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Mobile Unit Enrollment / Benefits Event at NKU
July 10, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Mobile Unit – Enrollment / Benefits – Event at Lawrenceburg Speedway
July 23, 2024, 5 – 6 p.m. MT: Mobile Unit Enrollment / Benefits Event at NKU
Louisiana – LA
No events currently scheduled
Maine – ME
No events currently scheduled
Maryland – MD
June 12, 2024, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Harford County PACT Act Veterans Claims Clinic & VA Health Care Enrollment Fair
Aug. 14, 2024, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Baltimore County PACT Act Veterans Claims Clinic & VA Health Care Enrollment Fair
Massachusetts – MA
July 13, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET: Veterans Music Fest, and Benefits and Career Expo
Michigan – MI
June 5, 2024, 1 – 5 p.m. ET: Houghton County Vet Fest 2024 – Veteran Resource Fair
June 6, 2024, 4 – 7 p.m. ET: Healthcare Eligibility and Enrollment Fair
June 8, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Veteran and Fa.m.ily Resource Fair
June 14, 2024, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET: Veterans Benefits Fair
June 20, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Jackson CBOC Veteran Appreciation Cookout & PACT Act Enrollment Fair
July 17, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET: Veterans Benefits & Resources
July 18, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Mid Michigan Veterans Benefit Fair
June 19, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET: Veterans Benefits & Resources
Aug. 3, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET: Washtenaw Community College Vetfest
Aug. 9, 2024, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET: VA Coffee With Ca.m.pers
Aug. 10, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET: Vetlife VetFest
Aug. 16, 2024, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET: VA Coffee With Ca.m.pers
Aug. 21, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET: Veterans Benefits & Resources
Sept. 18, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET: Veterans Benefits & Resources
Minnesota – MN
No events currently scheduled
Mississippi – MS
No events currently scheduled
Missouri – MO
No events currently scheduled
Montana – MT
No events currently scheduled
Nebraska – NE
June 4, 2024, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT: Pact Act Claims Clinic & Information Fair – North Platte
Jun 5, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT: Pact Act Claims Clinic & Information Fair – North Platte
July 17, 2024, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT: Pact Act Claims Clinic & Information Fair – Atkinson, Nebraska
July 18, 2024, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT: Pact Act Claims Clinic & Information Fair – Atkinson, Nebraska
Nevada – NV
New Hampshire – NH
June 6, 2024, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: PACT Act Vet Fest
New Jersey – NJ
No events currently scheduled
New Mexico – NM
No events currently scheduled
New York – NY
June 6, 2024, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET: Broome County Vet Fest
June 14, 2024, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET: Oswego Vet Fest
June 19, 2024, 9 – 11:30 a.m. ET: Westerlo Hill Town Outreach
July 17, 2024, 9 – 11:30 a.m. ET: Westerlo Hill Town Outreach
Aug. 21, 2024, 9 – 11:30 a.m. ET: Westerlo Hill Town Outreach
Sept. 18, 2024, 9 – 11:30 a.m. ET: Westerlo Hill Town Outreach
North Carolina – NC
No events currently scheduled
North Dakota – ND
June 12, 2024, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. CT: Minot Pact Act Stand Down
Ohio – OH
June 1, 2024, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET: Healthy Community Day
June 1, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET: ALLEN COUNTY ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC
June 8, 2024, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET: Veterans Celebration 2024
June 12, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Mobile Unit – Enrollment / Benefits – Event at UC Clermont
June 26, 2024, 6 – 7 p.m. ET: Veterans Tele Town Hall – VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
June 27, 2024, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET: Caregiver Resource Fair
June 28, 2024, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET: Grove City VA Clinic Veterans Appreciation Event
June 29, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT: Madison VA at Veteran Block Party
Wed July 3, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Mobile Unit – Enrollment/Benefits Event – Hamilton Outpatient Clinic
July 7, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET: Logan County VSO Annual Veteran Resource Day
July 15, 2024, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET: Perry County Fair – Veterans Day
July 17, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Mobile Unit – Enrollment / Benefits – Event at UC Clermont
July 19, 2024, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET: Marion VA Clinic Veterans Appreciation Event
July 31, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Mobile Unit – Enrollment/Benefits Event – Hamilton Outpatient Clinic
July 31, 2024, 4 – 6 p.m. ET: Veterans Resource Fair : At Veterans Legacy Woods Park
Aug. 9, 2024, 12 – 1 p.m. ET: Women’s Health Focus Group
Aug. 23, 2024, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET: Newark VA Clinic Veterans Appreciation Event
Aug. 31, 2024, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET: Northeast Ohio VetFest
Sep 13, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET: Zanesville VA Clinic Veterans Appreciation Event
Oklahoma – OK
No events currently scheduled
Oregon – OR
No events currently scheduled
Pennsylvania – PA
June 8, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Women Veterans Retreat Day
June 15, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Veteran Resource Fair at Living Treasures
June 22, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET: Summer VETFest
July 13, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Bold Stripes, Bright Stars, Brave Hearts – Veteran Appreciation Day
July 26, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Korean War Veterans Outreach Event
Aug. 7, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Purple Heart Day Outreach Event
Rhode Island – RI
No events currently scheduled
South Carolina – SC
No events currently scheduled
South Dakota – SD
No events currently scheduled
Tennessee – TN
June 11, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Recently Separated Veterans and Transitioning Service Members – Virtual VA Outreach Event
Texas – TX
June 8, 2024, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT: Beaumont PACT Act Claims & Enrollment Clinic
June 12, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT: Monthly Benefits Clinic-Austin, TX
July 10, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT: Monthly Benefits Clinic-Austin, TX
Aug. 14, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT: Monthly Benefits Clinic-Austin, TX
Sept. 11, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT: Monthly Benefits Clinic-Austin, TX
Utah – UT
No events currently scheduled
Vermont – VT
No events currently scheduled
Virginia – VA
June 1, 2024, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET: Veterans PACT Act Town Hall
Washington – WA
No events currently scheduled
West Virginia – WV
June 13, 2024, 5 – 6 p.m. ET: Tucker County Veteran Town Hall
June 27, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m. ET: Braxton County Veteran Town Hall
Aug. 8, 2024, 5 – 6 p.m. ET: Monongalia County Veteran Town Hall
Aug. 22, 2024, 5 – 6 p.m. ET: Wood County Veteran Town Hall
Wisconsin – WI
June 11, 2024, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT: Veterans Resource Fair in Janesville, WI
June 14, 2024, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. CT: Crivitz Enrollment and Eligibility Fair
June 26, 2024, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT: Veterans Expo/PACT Act Event and Veterans Town Hall- Wisconsin Rapids WI
July 26, 2024, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT: Madison VA at Mallards Military & Veteran Night
Wyoming – WY
No events currently scheduled
Can’t attend an event? No problem. You can still sign up for VA resources or request assistance.
Enroll in VA health care. Apply online: VA.gov/health-care/apply/application/introduction. Apply over the phone: Call VA toll-free at 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411), Option 2. Apply in-person: Visit your nearest VA medical center (https://www.VA.gov/find-locations).
Submit a VA disability compensation claim.
Schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with a VA benefits specialist.
Submit your VA disability claim online.
Get help from a VA accredited representative or Veteran Service Organization.
Additionally, you can find events in your local area by visiting the VA Facility Locator and clicking your state and local area or by visiting VA Outreach events.
