February

ALL NAVY BOX OFF
VENTURA COUNTY • February – Home of the Navy Boxing Team, this annual event brings in contenders all across the military services for a competition not matched anywhere in the amateur world. Expected participation is 100 contestants and 600 spectators.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,500 / Supporting: $1,000 / Official: $500 / Booth: $250

SWEETHEART 5K RUN
VENTURA COUNTY • February 9 – Grab your partners and friends to join in on the sweetest Fun Run of the year. The top finishers receive prizes. Event is open to all base personnel to promote fitness. Expected participation is 100 patrons.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $500 / Supporting: $300 / Official: $200 / Booth: $100

HEART AND SOLES 5K RUN
EL CENTRO • February 9 – Annual 5K Run for Valentine’s week includes couples and children, ages 5 – 14, running the 5K base course. The top three in each category receive prizes. Event is open to all base personnel to promote fitness. Expected participation is 100 patrons.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $500 / Supporting: $300 / Official: $200 / Booth: $100

March

2ND ANNUAL BLUE ANGELS 10K FUN RUN/WALK
EL CENTRO • March 3 – Participants run as the Blue Angels practice overhead. The Fun Run is a family event and is followed by party with refreshments and awards. Participants run, walk with strollers or bike the course. The expected participation is 350 active duty.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150

ENTERTAINMENT AND FOOD FESTIVAL – PUBLIC EVENT
EL CENTRO • March 9 - This event kicks off the NAF El Centro Air Show featuring the Navy’s Blue Angels and provides an opportunity to meet the Air Show performers. It includes food samplings from famous community restaurants, a kids’ zone and a fireworks display to top off the evening. The event includes a sponsor expo, entertainment, awards ceremony and door prizes. Open to the public with 5,000 participants.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $5,000 / Supporting: $3,000 / Official: $1,700 / Military Team: $1,000 / Booth: $500

NAF EL CENTRO AIR SHOW – PUBLIC EVENT
EL CENTRO • March 10 - This annual event is held at NAF El Centro for both community and military families. Kicking off the air show season, this event features the Navy’s Blue Angels and attracts an audience from California and Arizona. Entertainment, sponsor expo, Air Show performer autograph opportunities, kids’ zone and preferred viewing areas make this a must-attend event. This open-to-the- public event attracts 40,000 participants.
Sponsorship Levels - Logo Presenting: $25,000 / Naval Aviation: $10,000 / Air Boss: $7,500 / Flight: $5,000 / Detachment: $1,000 / Commercial Booth: $500

ATHLETIC HEALTH FAIR & ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K RUN/WALK
VENTURA COUNTY • March 15 – A challenging competition event that attracts active duty, their commands and departments as well as numerous health and nutrition vendors who provide information on well-being life styles. Expected participation is 100 active duty families.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $500 / Supporting: $300 / Official: $200 / Booth: $100

ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K RUN/WALK
MONTEREY • March 23 - Sailors and their families grab their green and enjoy the day by running or walking 3.1 miles aboard Naval Support Activity Monterey. The event is open to all MWR patrons and attracts approximately 170 participants.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $500 / Supporting: $300 / Official: $200 / Booth: $100

FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER SERVICES EXPO EVENT
MONTEREY • March 24 - Active duty families participate in a fun and educational event featuring services and programs that promote healthy, leisure and well-being lifestyles designed for the special needs of the military family. Expected participants are 100 active duty families.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $500 / Supporting: $300 / Official: $200 / Booth: $100

May

FITNESS FAIR CHALLENGES
SEAL BEACH • May 1 & November 1 - A challenging event for active duty, their commands and departments to compete in organized games for prizes and awards. Competitions consist of three-legged races, home run derby, closest to the pin, team dominos, trivia challenge and much more. Expected participation is 600 active duty.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150

MUD RUN
VENTURA • May 19 – Annual endurance run takes place at Port Hueneme, rain or shine, but always wet and slippery. Awards and refreshments are provided to participants. The day attracts 1,000 attendees.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $2,000 / Supporting: $1,500 / Official: $1,000 / Navy Team: $500 / Booth: $100

June

ARMED FORCES TRIATHLON/ADMIRAL’S CUP TRIATHLON
VENTURA • June 23 - Two triathlons are held at Point Mugu Beach at Naval Base Ventura County in one day. The Armed Forces Triathlon is an Olympic-length invitational between the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, team Canada and individual competitors. The Admiral’s Cup is a half-distance event that is open to the public and local active duty athletes. The day attracts 500 attendees. Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $2,000 / Supporting: $1,500 / Official: $1,000 / Navy Team: $500 / Booth: $100

July

4th OF JULY FREEDOM FESTIVAL - PUBLIC EVENT
SEAL BEACH • July 4 - This annual event at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach invites military families and the public to enjoy live entertainment, a vendor village, arts and crafts, inflatables, casino tables, and a spectacular fireworks display to top off the day. The celebration attracts 2,000 attendees.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $2,000 / Supporting: $1,500 / Official: $1,000 / Navy Team: $500 / Booth: $250

SPLASH & DASH
EL CENTRO • July 14 - Begin the long hot summers of El Centro with this physically challenging event that includes a 3-mile run and a 500-yard swim, providing a cool way to keep fit. Activities attract 250 participants.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150

BATTLE OF COMMANDS
VENTURA COUNTY • July 19-20 - This event is held at Port Hueneme and Point Mugu. Command teams compete in a variety of fun events like tug-of-war, sand castle building, human slip and slide, pyramid building and pool events to win bragging rights and the championship. This event attracts 500 participants.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $2,000 / Supporting: $1,500 / Official: $1,000 / Navy Team: $500 / Booth: $100

FAMILY FITNESS RUN
MONTEREY • July 20 - At Naval Support Activity Monterey, this event invites families to walk or run laps around the lake, enjoy crafts, entertainment and prize drawings. Children receive medals for participating. This event attracts 160 participants.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150

August

HEAT OF THE SUMMER 5K & 1K KIDS RUN
VENTURA COUNTY • August 2 - The Fun Run is a family event and is followed by a party with refreshments and awards. Participants run, walk with strollers or bike the course. The expected participation of the event is 100 patrons.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $500 / Supporting: $300 / Official: $200 / Booth: $100

POINT MUGU SURF CONTEST - PUBLIC EVENT
VENTURA COUNTY • August 18-19 - A surf contest on the well-known Point Mugu at Naval Base Ventura County gives locals, professionals and active duty military the chance to surf side by side on one of the best breaks in Southern California. The base is open to the public and attracts 200 surfers and 3,000 spectators in the two-day contest.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $10,000 / Supporting: $7,500 / Associate: $5,000 / Official: $2,500 / Promoter: $1,000 / Booth: $500

ANNUAL SUMMER PALOOZA “END OF SUMMER BASH”
EL CENTRO • August 24 - This event, held around the small pool at Naval Air Facility El Centro, provides a relaxing night filled with fun, food, jumpers, character artists and live entertainment to celebrate the end of summer. This fun event attracts 250 participants.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150

September

PATRIOT’S RUN
MONTEREY • September 7 - The 3.1 mile Patriot’s Run is designed to promote the Family Fitness Activities program at Naval Support Activity Monterey. This event brings together the military and civilian communities. Adult winners in each category receive trophies and medals and all children receive a participation medal. The event attracts 250 participants.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150

HALF MARATHON - PUBLIC EVENT
VENTURA COUNTY • September 15 – Held at Point Mugu, the half marathon includes a cold water swim and a 5K run. Winners enjoy food, refreshments and awards. Open to the public and active duty and attracts 1,500 attendees.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $2,000 / Supporting: $1,500 / Official: $1,000 / Navy Team: $500 / Booth: $100

October

WINTER JUNIOR BOWLING LEAGUE
EL CENTRO • October-December - Junior Bowling League program teach youth the art of bowling and all related skills and tricks. Youth also learn the importance of a team and working within a team, while enjoying friendly competition. Expected participants are 50 military youth.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150

THREE-PERSON TEAM ANNUAL DESERT TRIATHLON - PUBLIC EVENT
EL CENTRO • October 6 - Held at Naval Air Facility El Centro, the triathlon includes a 500-yard swim, 10-mile bike ride and a 5K run. Winners enjoy a health expo, food, refreshments and awards. Open to the public and active duty and attracts 50 participants and 150 spectators.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $2,000 / Supporting: $1,500 / Official: $1,000 / Navy Team: $500 / Booth: $100

ENERGY AWARENESS 5K - PUBLIC EVENT
VENTURA COUNTY • October 11 – The Fun Run is a family event and is followed by a green expo, food, refreshments and awards for the winners. Open to the public and active duty and attracts 100 participants.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150

BOO! HALLOWEEN PARTY
FALLON, NEVADA • October 26 – Fun, fright event with hot and cold munchies, costume contests, games, music and dancing. Prizes given for the best costumes. Expected participation is 200 patrons.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150

HAUNTED SWAMP - PUBLIC EVENT
VENTURA COUNTY • October 30-31 - Port Hueneme at Naval Base Ventura County’s pool is transformed into a haunted swamp and brave visitors cross the scary waters in rafts pulled by volunteer Navy divers. The haunted swamp is especially designed in the early hours with less gore for children, but the night hours are reserved for adults and those willing to experience fear! The event also includes a Halloween carnival with games for children. Open to the public, this fun event attracts 2,500 participants.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $3,500 / Supporting: $2,500 / Official: $1,500 / Navy Team: $1,000 / Booth: $300

November

ANNUAL ADMIRAL’S/CAPTAIN’S CUP
SEAL BEACH • November 1 - Each year, command departments compete in organized games such as three-legged races, home run derby, team dominoes, closest to the pin, trivia challenge and others. Teams compete for prizes and awards in each category and the event attracts approximately 100 participants and 100 spectators.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150

TURKEY TROT RUN EVENT
MONTEREY • November 16 - It’s a 3.1 mile run held at Naval Support Activity Monterey. Runners are divided into five groups based on age and the winners receive awards. The event concludes with turkey and pie and attracts 200 attendees.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150

LAGUNA PEAK CHALLENGE
VENTURA COUNTY • November 17 – Open to all active duty, dependents and DoD, the Laguna Peak Challenge is a day climb in one of the most beautiful areas of Ventura County. The event is an adventure and learning experience about the flora and fauna of the area. Expected participants are 100 patrons.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $500 / Supporting: $300 / Official: $200 / Booth: $100

TURKEY TROT RUN EVENT
EL CENTRO • November 21 – A 5K run during Thanksgiving week for the whole family. Runners are divided into groups based on age and the winners of each group receive awards. The event promotes fitness for the Holidays and expects 150 participants.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150

PRE-PIG OUT WORKOUT
VENTURA COUNTY • November 22 – It’s a spin-run to work off that stuffing and mashed potatoes. The event concludes with awards presented to the winners and a variety of vendors that the 100 participants can visit.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $500 / Supporting: $300 / Official: $200 / Booth: $100

December

CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY
SEAL BEACH • December 1 - This event promotes a family atmosphere among the active duty military, reservists, civilian employees and families stationed at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach. Everyone is treated to refreshments, games, entertainment and prizes. The event has a participation of 500 attendees.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $2,000 / Supporting: $1,500 / Official: $1,000 / Navy Team: $500 / Booth: $100

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
SEAL BEACH • December 1 - This event promotes the traditional holiday spirit among all active duty, reservists, retirees, DoD civilians and guests stationed at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach. The event includes entertainment, food, games and prizes and approximately 300 attendees participate.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,500 / Supporting: $1,000 / Official: $500 / Booth: $250

LIGHTING OF SANTA’S JET
LEMOORE • December 1 - NAS Lemoore kicks off the holidays with the lighting of the A-4 parade jet decorated by the command, children and military volunteers. The event continues with the arrival of Santa by base fire truck, carolers, snacks, beverages and a lot of hometown fun for approximately 500 base families.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $2,000 / Supporting: $1,500 / Official: $1,000 / Navy Team: $500 / Booth: $100

SINGLE SAILORS HOLIDAY APPRECIATION EVENT
FALLON, NEVADA • December 24 – Sailors standing duty and away from home for the Holidays are treated to an event that includes a holiday dinner, games, entertainment and a tree ceremony. Door prizes are given to winners of the games and holiday mementos are distributed to all attendees. Expected participation is 50 active duty.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150

YEAR-TO-YEAR RUN
VENTURA COUNTY • December 31– Kicking off at 11:55 pm brings in the New Year right! This run takes place in Point Mugu and challenges the commands to be on the ready from the night before. Awards are given to first finishers and expected participation is 150 active duty.
Sponsorship Levels - Presenting: $1,000 / Supporting: $500 / Official: $250 / Booth: $150