EVENTS
2nd Annual Heroes BBQ Cookoff Saturday Oct 3rd
The VFW community is taking the police and firefighter community head-on for who's got the best meat!!
Last year, team VFW nearly swept the competition, but this year, the other competitors seek revenge!
Want to sponsor, get a table, be a food vendor, or compete? CLICK HERE.
VFW Benefit Poker Run Sunday Sept. 27th POSTPONED
Ride for Honor, Ride for Hope: Motorcycle Poker Run
This charity motorcycle poker run raises funds for ALS research in honor of Christopher Murarik—a U.S. Army National Guard officer and Morris County K-9 officer recently diagnosed with ALS. Register HERE
- Date: Sunday, September 27th
- Location: Starts and ends at South River VFW Post 1451 (with multiple VFW stops along the route; exact route TBD)
- Poker Run Details: $20 buy-in (50% payout, remaining proceeds go toward ALS research)
- After the Ride: Features a food truck, DJ, food, music, and brotherhood (riders of all bikes are welcome)
- vfwpost1451@gmail.com for questions.
ChatGPT/AI for Beginners Workshop RESCHEDULED Date TBD
Don't get left behind!
Learn the basics of ChatGPT and AI in a relaxed, beginner‑friendly workshop 🎓 designed for entrepreneurs, creative-types, business owners... whomever. We’ll walk through real examples of how you can leverage ChatGPT to save time and make life easier!
No tech background needed—just curiosity. FREE for veterans! This session supports VFW Post 1451’s mission of community, service, and camaraderie by giving you practical tools to get ahead with whatever you're doing.
2nd Annual Veteran Vs 1st Responders BBQ Cookoff Saturday 9/17/2026
More info coming soon
Sponsorship available
CommUnity Halloween Bash! Sat 10/31/26
🎃 Halloween CommUnity Bash 🎃
📅 Saturday October 31st | 12:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 VFW Post 1451, 31 Reid Street, South River, NJ
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of fun at our 3rd annual Halloween Bash & Trunk-or-Treat! Join us for a family-friendly block party with something for everyone:
👻 Trunk-or-Treat Contest – Decorate your trunk for a chance to win a custom title belt for Best Trunk!
🎭 Costume Contest – Show off your best Halloween look for a chance to win a custom title belt!
🍔 Food & Drinks – Available for purchase throughout the event.
🎶 Music & Games – Keep the party going all afternoon.
🛍 Vendors in our Haunted Hall – Shop and support local businesses!
A Veteran's Tricky Tray Sat. Nov 7th
More info coming soon
Sponsorship available
Santa's Chili Cookoff & Toy Drive Dec. 12th
More info coming soon
Sponsorship available
EVENTS
CommUnity Halloween Bash! Sat 10/31/26
More info coming soon
Sponsorship available
A Veteran's Tricky Tray Sat. Nov 7th
More info coming soon
Sponsorship available
Santa's Chili Cookoff & Toy Drive Dec. 12th
More info coming soon
Sponsorship available
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