El Paso County Veterans Expo

JUNE 10, 2026 | PIKES PEAK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

The 2026 El Paso County Veterans Expo is a free, full-day event designed to connect Veterans and their families with resources, opportunities, and information to help them thrive. Held on June 10, 2026, at the Pikes Peak Center, the Expo will bring together Veteran service organizations, community partners, and agencies dedicated to supporting those who served.

The event will feature a vendor fair in the upper and lower lobbies, offering one-on-one access to Veteran resources. Additionally, a dedicated “Ask a Veterans Service Officer” area will be available, where attendees can meet accredited professionals for direct assistance with VA claims and benefits.

Open conference-style information sessions will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions addressing regional Veteran issues, benefits, and community collaboration. Throughout the day, vendors and partner organizations will have direct engagement with attendees, strengthening relationships and awareness.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

The Expo will serve as a hub of connection, education, and empowerment. Veterans and their families will gain access to trusted information, claim assistance, and new opportunities, all in one place. This event will create a measurable impact, reducing barriers to access, improving awareness of services, and reinforcing El Paso County’s leadership in serving Veterans.

Attendance is free and open to all, and we encourage Veterans and families to RSVP in advance. An early RSVP helps us prepare for a strong turnout and allows us to share important updates, parking details, and event logistics so attendees can make the most of their day.

Participating Vendors

9 Round Kickboxing Fitness
Affinity Homes
Alzheimers Association
American Red Cross
CDVA National Womens Military Memorial
Brain Body Recovery
Brain Injury Association of Colorado
Canon Veterans Service Officer
Colorado Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
Cohen Veteran Network
Colorado Dept Human Services
Colorado Office of Adult, Aging & Disability Services
Colorado Technical University
Delta Security
El Paso County Economic Development
El Paso County Human Resources
El Paso County Department of Public Works
El Paso County Veterans Services
Gold Star Valor Foundation
Grand Canyon University

Healing Warriors Program
EmpowerPups by Hero’s Puppy for Life
Heroes for Horses
Home Front Military Network
Hives for Heroes
Homeward Pikes Peak
Honor Bell Foundation
The Independence Center
MAVericks Construction
Medicare Mentors and Pikes Peak Chapter, AUSA
Molly McClure Art
Mt.Carmel Veterans Center
Onward 2 Opportunity
Operation TBI Freedom
PCS by Vets Real Estate Team
Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity
Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care
Pikes Peak Library District
Pikes Peak State College
Pikes Peak National Cemetery

Pikes Peak Work Force Center
Project Angel Heart
Rocky Mountain Veterans Advocacy Project (RMVAP)
Salute Colorado
Save a Warrior
Sentinels of Freedom
Serenity Recovery
Special Kids Special Families
The Street Dog Coalition
Tammy Jo Fields and Mary Jo DePriest
Team RWB
UCHealth Next Chapter
USAF Academy Outdoor Recreation Complex
Veterans of Foreign Wars (regional)
Veterans Justice League
Veterans Upward Bound
Wounded Spirits Ministry
YMCA Pikes Peak Region

Beyond the Dais Podcast Episode

This interview with El Paso County’s Executive Director of Community Resources, Vernon Stewart, and Veterans Services Division Manager, Charles Graves, was recorded on March 3, 2026. In this episode, we talk about the services the team offers, what the claims process looks like, and preview the upcoming Veterans Expo (coming June 2026).

Beyond the Dais aims to bring you stories about people making a difference in El Paso County, Colorado. If you have a story you want to share or know someone you feel should be highlighted, please email EPCPIO@elpasoco.com. If you are interested in hearing more of these stories, feel free to browse previous episodes or stay tuned for future editions of this podcast.

EL PASO COUNTY DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES

The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services is here to serve those who have served. Our accredited Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) provide no-cost, personalized support to Veterans, their dependents, and survivors in navigating VA benefits and services.

Whether you served in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserves, or any other branch of our armed forces, our team is ready to help.

We are not part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Instead, we act as your local connection and advocate, helping you navigate the red tape and access the benefits you have earned. From filing new claims to understanding healthcare options, pensions, survivor benefits, or appeals, our team has the experience and dedication to guide you every step of the way.

As Veterans ourselves, we have been where you’ve been. We are here to help connect Veterans to the benefits and services they have earned.