2026 National Convention
Louisville, Kentucky - August 28 – September 3, 2026

About National Convention

Annually, about 9,000 members of The American Legion Family attend National Convention, which includes conventions for The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of The American Legion, as well as The American Legion Riders Legacy Run. The 2026 National Convention is Aug. 28 - Sept. 3 in Louisville, Ky. The event will be the 105th for the American Legion Auxiliary and 107th for The American Legion.

A few highlights of the week will include color guard and band contests, the Legacy Run arrival, ALA national governing board meetings, a patriotic memorial service, our opening convention session, and the installation of our 2026-2027 national officers. ALA general sessions will begin Monday, Aug. 31, and continue through Wednesday, Sept. 2. The national offices of president, vice president, national division vice presidents, chaplain, and historian will be elected by National Convention delegates on Wednesday and installed thereafter.

View 2026-2027 national candidates.

This year will also include extra celebrations for the United States’ 250th birthday.

ALA National Convention Awards

Several major ALA awards will also be presented at our National Convention to honor outstanding successes in service to veterans, military, and their families, both within the ALA and out in the community: 

Salute to Servicemembers recognizes military members from each branch of service.

Unit Member of the Year recognizes those serving at the unit level who exemplify the values and ideals of the Auxiliary and whose accomplishments significantly impact the program work in their units.

Junior Members of the Year recognizes Junior members actively serving the ALA mission.

The Public Spirit Award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for contributions that positively impact communities through service to our veterans, military, and their families.