Welcome to Chicago!
161th Grand Lodge Convention
July 5 - July 8, 2026
State Conventions & Reunions Chairperson
Tammy Nixon
Lorain Lodge #1301
Ohio Elks Association Grand Lodge Hotel
Ohio will be housed in the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place.
Room rates $169.00/night plus tax
Self-parking $40.00 per day/Valet $60
Below are links to download the hotel registration form.
DEADLINE TO RESERVE A ROOM IS MAY 22, 2026
Any reservation requests after May 22, 2026 are subject to the full (non-discounted) room rate.
Memorial Anniversary Ticket Raffle
At the 2026 Elks National Convention, a special ceremony will be held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Elks National Memorial building. Join us on the morning of Saturday, July 4 to celebrate this landmark and everything it means to the Order.
Elks wishing to attend the anniversary ceremony must enter the online-only ticket lottery, available through March 15, 2026.
Important ceremony details to know before you enter the lottery:
One entry per Elk.
Phone entries cannot be accepted.
Selected Elks will be notified via email on March 31, 2026. Notification will be sent to the same email address used to enter the lottery.
Lottery winners will receive two ceremony tickets and bus transportation from Convention hotels to the event.
To purchase, each member must complete the Elks National Convention online pre-registration ($70/member).
This one-hour ceremony will take place outdoors, rain or shine, attendees should expect to be seated in the sun for the duration of the event.
Seating areas will be accessed by stairs, ramps or uneven grass.
Attendees will need their Elks National Convention credentials for entry. Credentials and tickets must be picked up at the McCormick Place - West Building on Friday, July 3.
This once-in-a-lifetime celebration is expected to draw interest from across the country—don't delay your entry. Full details and the lottery link are available at: elks.org/memorial/Anniversary.cfm.
Don't miss your chance to witness history!
Discounts on Flights, Rental Cars, Scooter Rentals and More!
Grand Lodge has negotiated special discounts for members with preferred airlines, car rentals and other vendors for those making the journey to Chicago. Link available when ready