Community Veterans Expo

Expo Event Info

Our 3rd annual veterans expo will be held Sunday, November 9 from 11AM to 3PM at American Legion Cloister Post 429 (300 Cocalico Avenue, Ephrata, PA).

Free entry, but please consider bringing a donation for Christmas Stockings for Soldiers (stateside and deployed) or a monetary donation.

The expo features veteran artisans and businesses showcasing and selling their creations, as well as other organizations that support our veterans.

Food trucks on-site (including Cupcakes by Case, Extra Rice, and Big Back Burgers). Raffles and 50/50s to fund Lions veteran programs. Goodie bags for the first 100 families.

More on the Veterans Expo can be found here.

Free Veteran Meal

The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus of Lancaster – Santa Marie Assembly 915 is hosting a FREE dinner for Veterans in the Ephrata American Legion Post 429 Dining Room/Commanders’ Room from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The plated meal includes: stuffed chicken breast, potatoes, vegetables, and cake.

Guests of veterans are welcome to purchase a meal for $25. All proceeds from purchased dinners will be donated back to veterans’ organizations as part of a fundraiser.

Reservations and guest payment are required by October 31.

To reserve your meal and pay for guest meal(s), scan the OR code (or visit sma915.com) and provide the required information.

For those unable to use the online reservation system, contact Bill Childs at 717-413-4562 by Friday, October 31, 2025.