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Summer VetFest in West Chester

  • West Chester University, Sykes Student Union 110 W. Rosedale Avenue West Chester, PA 19383 United States (map)

WEST CHESTER - Join the Coatesville VA Medical Center and Chester County Veterans Affairs Office for VetFest, a free annual Veterans resource festival honoring veterans and their families. The event takes place, rain or shine, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at West Chester University, Sykes Student Union, 110 W. Rosedale Ave., West Chester, PA 19383.

It’s a day of support, resources, community connections, and family fun for veterans, families and community partners. Check your eligibility for veterans benefits and enroll. Bring a friend and help them register for the benefits they’ve earned. Some of the opportunities available include:

  • 30+ vendors and community resources

  • VA enrollment and benefits assistance

  • Check VA benefits eligibility

  • Veteran community groups

  • Healthcare, legal aid, and support services. Stop by Legal Aid of Southeastern PA's table to learn about free legal help for VA benefits, discharge upgrades, and other civil legal services.

  • Education opportunities

  • Job placement assistance

  • Homeless outreach

  • Women veteran support

  • Justice system support

  • Health and mental health services

  • Veteran networking

Children and families are welcome! Food and family-friendly activities include:

  • Car show with 100+ vehicles

  • Face painting

  • Balloon artist

  • Games and other kids’ activities

For questions, reach out to Shardae Wescott by calling 484-744-3269 or email shardae.wescott@va.gov.

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Also posted at: https://www.va.gov/coatesville-health-care/events/88871/