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309 South 6th Street, downtown Brainerd
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Most people enter from the east parking lot entrance
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309 South 6th Street
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The VFW is two blocks south of the water tower
This friendly place is located at 309 South Sixth Street, just two blocks south of Brainerd's famous water tower.

"There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met." William Butler Yeats

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Most visitors enter from the parking lot on the east side, under the blue awning.
The Brainerd VFW has a 1700 square foot meeting area (22-1.2 ft. x 76 ft), with sixteen tables and 88 chairs.  It can be divided into two areas, which can be closed off or connected to the bar.  There is a kitchen too.  The facility can be rented or can be used at little or no cost to non-profit organizations. ​
  • Monday, Burgers at 5 pm and Bingo at 6 pm.  See details
  • ​Tuesday, Tacos at 5 pm, Cribbage at 6 pm.  See details 
  • Wednesday, Wings, Fries and Salads, 4 to 7 pm.  See details 
  • Thursday, Hamburgers and Fries, 5 to 7 pm.  See details​ 
  • ​​3rd Sunday of the month, Breakfast 8 am to noon.  See details
Be sure to check the bulletin board in the east entryway for the latest stories of post and auxiliary activities.
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Veterans (l-r) Frank Hood, Donnie Shogren & Mike Williams
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Monday burgers at 5 pm
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Monday Bingo at 6 pm
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Minnesota charitable gambling license number 00475 for pull tabs, electronic pull tabs and bingo. This happy woman won $500 on January 1st, 2022. The Brainerd VFW is a part of Minnesota Electronic Bingo. One person won $148,000 in December 2021.
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Yes, there is something for everyone at the Brainerd VFW. Stop in for popcorn. It's made several times daily.
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Bartender JT Turner is a fun guy
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A great place for veterans and guests
Bartenders and cooks work for tips.
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Thursday night it's hamburgers, fries and beer starting at 5 pm.  Who could go wrong with that? 
Walleye dinners are put on from time to time.  Some say it is the best walleye in town
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Tips are encouraged as bartenders and food preparation people are volunteers.
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Bring your friends to the Brainerd VFW.  Enjoy Breakfast on the third Sunday of each month.  
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Tips are encouraged as bartenders and food preparation people are volunteers.
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The smoking lounge near sunset, outdoors on the east side.
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Early evening at the Brainerd VFW
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Brainerd VFW
​309 South 6th Street

Brainerd, MN  56401
​218-829-6393
Mon-Sat: Noon to 10 pm
Sunday: Noon to 5 pm
& during Vikings Football  
3rd Sun. breakfast 8 to noon
1st Place MN VFW Website 2020, 2021 & 2022
Terms of Use     © on the web since 2015
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    • Food >
      • Monday
      • Tuesday
      • Wednesday
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    • Post 1647
    • Facility
    • Bingo
    • Sports >
      • Baseball
      • Hockey
      • Mens Softball
      • Womens Softball
    • Youth >
      • Voice of Democracy
      • Patriot's Pen
      • Essay
      • Scouting
      • Coloring
      • Card Making
    • People
    • Press
    • Awards
    • Radio Ads
    • Media Room
  • More
    • Calendar
    • Blood Drives
    • Pop Can Tabs
    • All Vets Memorial
    • Flags
    • Patriotic Photos
    • Thoughts
    • Apparel
    • Kitty Hawk
    • Web Writing
    • Lest We Forget
  • Events
    • January - April >
      • New Years
      • Midwinter Conference
      • Bean Bag Tournament
      • Pistol Shoot
      • Superbowl
      • Polar Plunge
      • St. Patricks Day
      • Vietnam Vets Day
      • Vets on the Hill
      • Downtown Golf
      • Bataan
      • Turkey Hunt
    • May - August >
      • Trap Shoot
      • Buddy Poppies
      • Memorial Day Prep
      • MemorialDay
      • Taps
      • State Convention
      • Flag Day
      • Freedom Festival
      • Independence Day
      • Veteran Tribute Day
      • County Fair
      • Picnic
    • September - December >
      • Bataan March
      • POW MIA
      • Football
      • Membership Dinner
      • Fall Conference
      • Veterans Week
      • Veterans Day
      • Thanksgiving
      • Decorating
      • Santa
      • Christmas
  • Membership
    • Post Officers
    • Auxiliary >
      • Brainerd Auxiliary
      • Brainerd Officers
      • Auxiliary Benefits
    • Women Veterans
    • Honor Guard
    • Chaplain
    • Apply for Membership
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