Upcoming Events

Saturday, October 25th- Volksmarch

Details: Arana Gulch Hike and Sausage fest afterwards at VFW Post 7263

11:00am 3 mile hike/walk at Arana Gulch meet at Mentel and Agnes Streets 

Noon: Sausage fest at VFW Post 7263

Past Events

Saturday, October 4th- Mac n Cheese Cook Off

Details: Get ready—something delicious is coming to town!
The First-Ever Santa Cruz Veteran Mac & Cheese Cook-Off is happening on Saturday, October 4th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at VFW Post 7263. Live Music!

This is your chance to bring the heat (and the cheese) and compete for the coveted title of Best Mac & Cheese in Santa Cruz 2025.

Who Can Enter:

  • Veteran Organizations – Gather your members and represent your group.

  • Individual Veterans – You can enter on your own in our Individual Competitor Tent, or we can help connect you with a participating organization to form a team.

What You’ll Need:

  • Prepare about 100 tasting portions (2 oz each) – that’s roughly 6–7 lbs of dry pasta.

  • Bring your best recipe and be ready to wow the judges!

RSVP by September 5th (or sooner!) to secure your spot—whether as an organization or as an individual competitor.

Saturday, October 18th- Talent Show

Details: 5:00pm-7:00pm At VFW Post 7263-2259 7th Ave.

Share your poetry, music, dance and more!

Sign-Up deadline September 12th. Please email: vets4vets@vets4vetssantacruz.org to register!

Saturday, November 8th-Bowling Tournament

Details: Location: Boardwalk Bowl

115 Cliff St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Tuesday, November 11th- Veteran’s Day Event- Journey 4 Change

Details:

Thursday, November 27th- Thanksgiving

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Saturday, December 6th-Beach Clean Up

Details: 9:00am Meet at the top of the stairs to Beer Can Beach, 900 Vía Palo Alto, Aptos, CA 95003.