American Legion Merritt Post 142 Waverly

09/03/2026

❤️ MAKE IT A DATE NIGHT AT THE LEGION! ❤️
Join us this Friday, September 4th at American Legion Post 142 in Waverly for a homemade dinner! Bring your sweetheart, the family, the kids, or a group of friends and enjoy a great meal together.

08/23/2026

🏆🔥 CONGRATULATIONS TO LOCK 44 OF WAVERLY, OHIO! 🔥🏆

LOCK 44 was crowned the WINNER of our Legion Legends BBQ Cook-Off!

A HUGE shout-out and heartfelt thank-you to all of our amazing competitors:
The votes were all super close ‼️

🔥 Smoke N Johnsons
🔥 Beast And Bottle
🔥 Lock 44

Each competitor generously served FREE BBQ samples for four hours to everyone attending our event—and we truly cannot thank them enough!

After the votes were counted, Lock 44 earned the ultimate BRAGGING RIGHTS for being voted the BEST BBQ! They took home a $250 cash prize and a HUGE trophy! 🏆💵

Our Legion Legends BBQ Cook-Off was a HUGE success, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated, volunteered, attended and supported our event!

📸 We will post more pictures later today, so stay tuned!

When our community comes together, amazing things happen. Our community is strong—and together, we make a difference! ❤️🤍💙
Lock 44 BBQ

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

🔥🍖 COME HUNGRY AND GET READY TO VOTE! 🍖🔥

OPEN TO PUBLIC
NO ADMISSION FEES‼️

First Capital Ruck 22 proudly presents the 2026 Legion Legends Best of Barbecue‼️

📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ Event Hours: 2:00–8:00 PM
📍 The American Legion
201 James Road, Waverly, Ohio 45690
🎟️ Open to the public!

Enjoy FREE barbecue samples from all three competitors from 2:00–6:00 PM, then cast your vote for the best BBQ! The winning team will be announced at 6:30 PM and will receive a trophy and cash prize!

Still hungry? All three barbecue competitors will also be selling their full menus throughout the day!

🇺🇸 The Veteran Signature Jeep will be joining us! All Veterans and active-duty military members are invited to add their signatures to this meaningful traveling tribute. Every signature tells a story, and every conversation could save a life.

🍺 Classic Brands will have its beverage trailer set up with ice-cold 16-ounce draft beer available for just $5!

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Pop & Water will be available for $1.00 each .

🍭 Reckless Treats will also be set up with delicious goodies available for purchase to satisfy your sweet tooth!

The day will also feature:

🎵 DJ music by Mac’s Mic from 2:00–5:00 PM
🎸 Live music by The Mello Fellows from 5:00–8:00 PM
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🍺 Draft beer
🚚 Food trucks
🎯 Co****le and horseshoes
🎟️ 50/50 raffles
🔥 An electric Pit Boss smoker raffle
🪑 Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the day with us!

All proceeds from this event will be donated to First Capital Ruck 22, supporting local Veterans throughout the year.

Come enjoy great barbecue, cold drinks, live entertainment and a wonderful day supporting our Veterans! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

07/28/2026

07/24/2026

🎰 Grover Gaming Slot Machine Tournament is THIS SATURDAY! 🎰
Join us at American Legion Merritt Post 142 for an evening of fun, friendly competition, great food, and exciting prizes!
📅 Saturday, July 25
⏰ Registration: 5:00–5:30 PM
💵 Buy-In: $40

Come test your luck in our Grover Gaming Slot Machine Tournament! Whether you're playing to win or just looking for a great night out, it's sure to be a fun evening.

🍔 Food Available
🎰 Slot Machine Tournament
🎁 Great Prizes
🍻 Great Friends & Great Times

⚠️ Members Only: Participation is limited to current members of American Legion family organizations (American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion, and American Legion Riders) in accordance with Ohio charitable gaming regulations. Guests are welcome to visit the Post but are not eligible to participate in the tournament unless they are eligible members.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday. Good luck to all of our players! 🇺🇸🍀

07/16/2026

This Friday. 7/17/26. 5-7 Pm.