Celebrating a Century of Service, Patriotism & Peace
Since it was first dedicated in 1926, the Elks National Memorial Building and Headquarters has stood as a stunning symbol of the peace and patriotism of the Elks. Rising 96 feet above the shores of Lake Michigan, the awe-inspiring building is a distinctively American interpretation of classical greatness, and a reminder of all who have come before us.
At the 2026 Elks National Convention, we will have a special opportunity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this building and everything it means to the Order. Join us in Chicago on Saturday, July 4 for a once-in-a-lifetime, ticketed anniversary celebration honoring this historic milestone. This one-hour outdoor event will include a special ceremony and tours of the building, bringing together Elks from across the nation. Seating is limited, and access will be managed through an online-only, digital ticket lottery.
We're excited to share that all lottery participants have now been notified of their status-thank you to everyone who entered!
We also want to sincerely apologize for any confusion caused by the email notifications. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked through the process.
For Our Winners Congratulations! We are thrilled to have you join us for this historic celebration. To secure your participation, you must pre-register for the convention by June 17.
Thank you again to everyone who participated—we are incredibly grateful for your enthusiasm and support as we prepare to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime milestone!
The lottery entry period will open on January 1, 2026. Please check back then to enter!
We truly appreciate your interest and participation. Due to overwhelming demand, not everyone could be accommodated-but there is still an opportunity. All non-selected participants received an email with a waitlist link. This waitlist is exclusively available to those who entered the lottery and were not selected. Any openings that become available after the June 17 pre-registration deadline will be offered to individuals on the waitlist, in order.
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Celebrate the season and 100 years of Elks history with our exclusive 100th Anniversary merchandise collection! These commemorative items make perfect gifts for members, families, and friends while supporting this once-in-a-century milestone.
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