Chicago, IL!

July 5 - July 8, 2026

Join us in Chicago for the 2026 Elks National Convention as we celebrate one of the most powerful moments in our Order's history-the 100th Anniversary of the Elks National Memorial. Experience a week filled with inspiring events, Grand Lodge sessions, exhibits, and unforgettable celebration honoring a century of service, unity, and Elkdom pride. Check back for the latest news and updates on the convention as we get closer.

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Schedule:

• A ticketed ceremony celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Elks National Memorial Building will be held on the morning of July 4. Click here for information on the ceremony and ticket lottery.
• Opening Ceremony is July 5th @ 4 p.m. at the McCormick Place - West Building.
• General Sessions will be held July 6 - 8, 2026 starting at 8 a.m. at the McCormick Place - West Building.
• The full seminar schedule will be available May 1, 2026.

Registration:

• Pre-Registration opens online on April 1, 2026.
• Onsite Registration and credential pick-up will open Friday July 3rd at noon in the McCormick Place - West Building.
• Friday evening hours will be extended for those picking up tickets for the 100th anniversary celebration.

Elks National Memorial Building:

• Bussing to the Elks Memorial Building will be available from the Convention hotels Saturday July 4 - Tuesday, July 7 during hours of tour operation.


Members attending the Convention who did not receive a ticket to the 100th Anniversary Celebration at the historic Elks National Memorial Building are still invited to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime event through a live simulcast in the McCormick Place West Building, Room W184. See the Event Reservations for the simulcast time and be sure to add this exciting event to your Convention schedule.

This special simulcast will allow members to watch the celebration live as it happens at the Elks National Memorial Building, sharing in the excitement, ceremony, and historic moments together. Please note: this is a simulcast viewing only, meaning the event will be shown live on screens in Room W184 and is not the actual event venue. Members without event tickets will not be admitted to the Anniversary Celebration at the Memorial Building itself.

Members unable to attend the Convention can also join in the celebration by watching the live simulcast from the comfort of their Lodge or home, ensuring Elks everywhere can be part of this historic 100th Anniversary event.