Veteran Event Center

Come join us for Spring Garage Sale by Mikes Unique Vendors & Veteran Center

UPDATE: Police say the victim in Wednesday night's fatal shooting is Xavier Scott, 21. His family has been notified. The original post is below.

A man is dead and a woman is injured after a shooting on Wednesday night at a downtown Springfield apartment complex.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/government/crime/downtown-springfield-shooting-leaves-1-dead/

Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country.
Thank you, Veterans, for your courage, sacrifice, and service. 🇺🇸

Please join us on Saturday for breakfast.

Pancakes for Patriots, Nov 15th.

We’re raising funds to provide winter assistance for local veterans, and you can make a real difference today.

💙 100% of your donation goes directly to support programs that help veterans in our community.

Click the link to donate. Thank you for supporting those who have served us!

Pancakes For Patriots Give hope. Give warmth. Give support.Every donation directly impacts a local veteran in need. 💙

🥞🇺🇸 Pancakes for Patriots! 🇺🇸🥞

Join us for a Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at the Veteran Event Center — all proceeds benefit local veterans this winter.

📅 Saturday, Nov. 15th
⏰ 8:00–11:00 AM
📍 3335 W. Sunshine, Springfield, MO
💲 $6 per plate (kids 5 & under eat free)
🎖️ Veterans eat FREE!

Enjoy raffle prizes, giveaways, and our digital photo booth — plus exclusive discounts on event center bookings!

Every plate served helps support those who’ve served us. Come eat, laugh, and give back! ❤️💙

If you or your business would like to sponsor, donate raffle items, or volunteer, please contact [email protected] or call 417-942-6404.

Looking for a great community event AND a chance to tour the Veteran Event Center?

📍 Join us Nov 15, 8–11 AM for Pancakes for Patriots!
Enjoy a hot breakfast, raffle prizes, and check out our venue that supports local veterans & first responders.

🙏 Huge thank you to our sponsors: Ozarks Veterans Coalition, American Legion Post 125, and Mike’s Unique! (Sponsorships still available – contact us to get involved!)

🎅✨ Book Your Holiday Party Now! ✨🎅
The Veteran Event Center has the space, tables & chairs included, cash bar options, and holiday vibes you need 🎄

💙 Celebrate the season while supporting local Veterans & First Responders!

📅 Dates are filling fast—reserve now!
📞 417-942-6404 ✉️ [email protected]

🇺🇸 Today We Remember 🇺🇸

On this day, we pause to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We stand with the families, survivors, and heroes whose courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

At the Veteran Event Center, we remain committed to honoring our nation’s veterans, first responders, and all who serve to protect our freedom and communities.

🕯️ We will never forget.

🇺🇸 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🇺🇸

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠.

At the Veteran Event Center, we are especially grateful for our veterans, first responders, and their families who continue to serve with courage and commitment both in and out of uniform.

As you enjoy this holiday with family and friends, remember that every event held at our venue directly supports local veterans and first responders. 💙❤️

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫—𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.

✨ 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞. ✨

🇺🇸 𝐖𝐄’𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊! 🇺🇸

Welcome to the 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 — Springfield’s not-for-profit indoor event venue.

✨ WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL:
✅ 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 & 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
✅ Affordable rentals for all gatherings, weddings, receptions, reunions, meetings & parties
✅ Spacious venue, tables & chairs included, licensed bar
✅ Proud 501(c)3 nonprofit serving our community

💙 We are committed to providing Veteran families 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲. We will never forget the courage, honor, and sacrifice of all veterans and their families.

📅 Ready to schedule a tour or check availability? Send us a message today
📲 call or text 417-942-6404

👉 Don’t forget to 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄, 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝗪 & 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 our page to help us spread the word and continue serving our community.

— The Veteran Event Center Team