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Come out and enjoy the sights and sounds during Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s Spring Festival.
We will have:
• Carnival games & Live Music
• Great food & beverages
• Ship visits
...and much, much more.
Event FAQs
- • Is there registration required to attend this event?
- No. There is no registration required for DoD ID card holders. For local attendees, please visit here or here for more information.
- • What is the cost of this event?
- Admission to Spring Festival is free. Carnival Rides require ticket purchases, in addition to food and craft vendors with items available for purchase. Purchases are cash only, yen only (select facilities may accept cash in US dollars in addition to yen).
- • Who may attend this event?
- All DoD and host nation ID cardholders of all ages. All personnel will still be required to show proper identification to access the base. Base access rules apply.
- • Base Guest Sponsorship:
- This is an open base event. No sponsorship is required to access the festival area. All general public guests can access the festival area by utilizing the pedestrian gate at Mikasa Park. All ID cardholders with regular access to the base may enter and exit via the Carney and Womble gates. All guests not entering through Mikasa Park gate or accessing areas outside of the festival zones, will require a sponsor and an authorized guest pass from the Pass & ID Office. For questions about guest passes and base access for Yokosuka Friendship Day, please contact Main Base Pass & ID office.
- • Will parking be available?
- Only DoD ID cardholders will be authorized to drive and park on base. The posted road and parking lot closures will be in effect for event day. DoD ID cardholders will be able to park in any other designated parking areas on base. Guests will not be authorized to drive and park on base. All guests will need to park outside the gates, in concurrence with the regulations set forth by the City of Yokosuka, and access the base and festival via pedestrian entrance at Mikasa Park. Visit CFAYs Facebook page for more information regarding parking closures.
- • Are pets allowed?
- While we love animals, pets are not allowed at this event, except for designated service animals.
- • Will alcoholic beverages be available?
- Please refer to our menus for a list of items available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at designated tents during the event. Outside alcohol is prohibited. Please see event map for locations to purchase alcoholic beverages.
- • Is smoking allowed at this event?
- Smoking is only permitted in designated smoking areas. There are five (5) designated smoking areas throughout the festival area that can be located on the event map.
- • Will a shuttle service be provided?
- MWR will not provide a shuttle service for this event. The CFAY Yoko-pon shuttle will be re-routed.
- • Is there a dress code for this event?
- There is no dress code for the general festival. However, there are dress code requirements for the ship visits. Please refer to the ship visit regulations for more information.
- • Will restrooms be available?
- Restrooms will be available throughout the festival areas. A nursing room can be found in the Ladies Restroom at Benny Decker Theater
- • Contraband:
- I. No items may be left unattended at any time.
- II. Personnel who do not wish to have their baggage checked will be turned away. This includes persons carrying large bags, backpacks, etc.
- III. No sealed bags or articles unable to be opened will be allowed onto the installation.
- IV. Should any guests be found to have in their possession knives, razors, or other small, yet inherently dangerous instruments, they will be turned over to Japanese police for adjudication.
- V. Glass bottles are not authorized. Any containers which are not sealed will be discarded with the exception of baby formula which will be inspected to ensure the contents are not harmful.
- VI. Spray paint is not authorized.
- VII. All other contraband will be brought to the attention of Police.
- VIII. Distribution of commercial flyers or display of banners will require immediate notification to the SECO/ASECO/CPOIC. The flyers and/or banners will be confiscated and the offender will be identified and released to Police for removal.
- IX. No form of electronic/radiological monitoring equipment.
- X. Bicycles, roller blades, and skateboards are prohibited for all event attendees – guests and DoD ID cardholders.
- Point of Contact: For general questions or additional event information, please call MWR Special Events at 241-5060 | 046-896-5060
Entertainment FAQs
- • Who is allowed to attend the concert?
- All are allowed to attend. There is no age restriction.
- • Do children need to be accompanied by an adult?
- All children 15 years old and under should be accompanied by an adult.
- • Is it necessary to purchase tickets for the concerts & entertainment?
- No charge to watch the concerts and entertainment.
- • Where will the entertainment take place?
- There will be two (2) entertainment areas, Main stage – Berkey Field and Local Stage – Benny Decker Parking Lot. Please refer to the event map for more information.
Carnival Game FAQs
- • Who is allowed to play carnival games?
- All are allowed to participate. Please visit attraction rules board for more information regarding restrictions.
- • Do children need to be accompanied by an adult?
- All children should be accompanied by an adult. No supervision will be provided.
- • How do I purchase tickets for the carnival activities?
- Please visit the ticket booth for ticket purchases. Note that all payment/s will be accepted in cash only. Carnival ticket booth is located on Berkey Field. Please refer to the event map for more information.
- • Where will the carnival games be?
- Both baseball fields located near Berkey Field will be available for carnival games.
Ship Visit FAQs
- • What time is the ship visit/s occurring?
- Approximately from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- • What precautions are in place?
- Please refer to the ship visit regulations for more information.
Volunteer FAQs
- • How do I sign up as a volunteer?
- Provide your name, schedule availability and contact information to MWR_Yokosuka_Special_Events@us.navy.mil
- • Do you provide Letters of Appreciation?
- Yes – We provide to all volunteers.
