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EVENTS

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EXPERIENCE AMERICA'S NAVY UP CLOSE

See the Blue Angels soar through the air or Leap Frogs jump from planes in gravity-defying feats. Test your limits with a fitness challenge, talk with Navy pros at a convention or climb aboard the new fully immersive Navy experience—where you can experience firsthand what it takes to launch a F35-C jet, fly a full-motion flight simulator, take on the role of a Navy diver and drive a boat to a location after a storm.

Discover for yourself why it’s not just where the sea takes you—but who it makes you. Be on the lookout for America’s Navy when we come to a town near you.

Calendar of Events

JUNE 13-14: Blue Angels @ CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show (Dayton, OH)

Location:

Dayton International Airport
3600 Terminal Dr
Dayton, OH 45377

Tickets & Additional Details:

https://daytonairshow.com/ 

JUNE 15-21: Omaha Navy Week (Omaha, NE)

Location:

Greater Omaha, NE

Tickets & Additional Details:

https://outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Omaha-2026/ 

JUNE 19-21: NASCAR San Diego (San Diego, CA)

Location:

Naval Air Station North Island
300 Alameda Blvd
Coronado, CA 92118

Tickets:

https://www.nascarsandiego.com/events/nascar-cup-series/ 

Additional Details:

The Strike Group, a cutting-edge, multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience provides users with a hands-on look into the technology and teamwork that are central to every role in the Navy. Whether that's experiencing firsthand what it takes to launch an F35-C jet, fly a full-motion flight simulator, or take on the role of a Navy diver and drive a boat to a location after a storm and help repair a damaged pier, you will find the right path for you.

JUNE 19-23: Sail 250® Norfolk Fleet Week (Norfolk, VA)

Location:

Greater Norfolk, VA

Tickets:

https://sail250virginia.com/ 

Additional Details:

The Strike Group, a cutting-edge, multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience provides users with a hands-on look into the technology and teamwork that are central to every role in the Navy. Whether that's experiencing firsthand what it takes to launch an F35-C jet, fly a full-motion flight simulator, or take on the role of a Navy diver and drive a boat to a location after a storm and help repair a damaged pier, you will find the right path for you.

JUNE 20-21: Blue Angels @ 2026 NAS Patuxent River Airshow (Patuxent River, MD)

Location:

Naval Air Station Patuxent River
47123 Buse Rd #540
Patuxent River, MD 20670

Tickets & Additional Details:

https://www.paxriverairshow.com/ 

JUNE 27-28: Blue Angels @ Sail 250® Maryland and Airshow Baltimore (Baltimore, MD)

Location:

Greater Baltimore, MD

Tickets:

https://www.sail250md.org/ 

Additional Details:

The Strike Group, a cutting-edge, multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience provides users with a hands-on look into the technology and teamwork that are central to every role in the Navy. Whether that's experiencing firsthand what it takes to launch an F35-C jet, fly a full-motion flight simulator, or take on the role of a Navy diver and drive a boat to a location after a storm and help repair a damaged pier, you will find the right path for you.

JUNE 28: Great American State Fair (Washington, DC)

Location:

The National Mall
Washington, DC 20565

Tickets:

https://freedom250.org/celebration/the-great-american-state-fair 

Additional Details:

The Strike Group, a cutting-edge, multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience provides users with a hands-on look into the technology and teamwork that are central to every role in the Navy. Whether that's experiencing firsthand what it takes to launch an F35-C jet, fly a full-motion flight simulator, or take on the role of a Navy diver and drive a boat to a location after a storm and help repair a damaged pier, you will find the right path for you.

JULY 4-8: Sail 250® New York City International Naval Review (New York, NY)

Location:

Intrepid Museum
Pier 86, W 46th St
New York, NY 10036

Tickets & Additional Details:

https://intrepidmuseum.org/celebrating-americas-250-july-3-7   

JULY 5-6: Blue Angels @ Sail 250® Four-Leaf Air Show (Wantagh, NY)

Location:

Jones Beach State Park
1 Ocean Parkway
Wantagh, NY 11793

Tickets:

https://www.fourleafairshow.com/ 

Additional Details:

The Strike Group, a cutting-edge, multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience provides users with a hands-on look into the technology and teamwork that are central to every role in the Navy. Whether that's experiencing firsthand what it takes to launch an F35-C jet, fly a full-motion flight simulator, or take on the role of a Navy diver and drive a boat to a location after a storm and help repair a damaged pier, you will find the right path for you.

JULY 11-12: Blue Angels @ Great State of Maine Air Show (Brunswick, ME)

Location:

Brunswick Executive Airport
15 Terminal Rd
Brunswick, ME 04011

Tickets & Additional Details:

https://www.greatmaineairshow.com/ 

JULY 11-16: Sail 250® Boston Fleet Week (Boston, MA)

Location:

Greater Boston, MA

Tickets:

https://www.sailboston.com/ 

Additional Details:

The Strike Group, a cutting-edge, multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience provides users with a hands-on look into the technology and teamwork that are central to every role in the Navy. Whether that's experiencing firsthand what it takes to launch an F35-C jet, fly a full-motion flight simulator, or take on the role of a Navy diver and drive a boat to a location after a storm and help repair a damaged pier, you will find the right path for you.

JULY 15-18: Blue Angels @ Pensacola Beach Air Show (Pensacola Beach, FL)

Location:

Pensacola Beach
7 Casino Beach Blvd
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

Tickets & Additional Details:

https://visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happening-blue-angels/ 

JULY 17-18: Arizona Home School Conference (Phoenix, AZ)

Location:

Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Tickets:

https://afhe.org/convention/essentials/ 

Additional Details:

The Strike Group, a cutting-edge, multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience provides users with a hands-on look into the technology and teamwork that are central to every role in the Navy. Whether that's experiencing firsthand what it takes to launch an F35-C jet, fly a full-motion flight simulator, or take on the role of a Navy diver and drive a boat to a location after a storm and help repair a damaged pier, you will find the right path for you.

JULY 20-26: EAA Oshkosh (Oshkosh, WI)

Location:

EAA Aviation Museum
3000 Poberezny Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54902

Tickets:

https://www.eaa.org/airventure 

Additional Details:

The Strike Group, a cutting-edge, multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience provides users with a hands-on look into the technology and teamwork that are central to every role in the Navy. Whether that's experiencing firsthand what it takes to launch an F35-C jet, fly a full-motion flight simulator, or take on the role of a Navy diver and drive a boat to a location after a storm and help repair a damaged pier, you will find the right path for you.

JULY 23-30: Scouts Jamboree 2026 (Glen Jean, WV)

Location:

Summit Bechtel Reserve
2550 Jack Furst Dr
Glen Jean, WV 25846

Tickets:

https://jamboree.scouting.org/ 

Additional Details:

The Strike Group, a cutting-edge, multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience provides users with a hands-on look into the technology and teamwork that are central to every role in the Navy. Whether that's experiencing firsthand what it takes to launch an F35-C jet, fly a full-motion flight simulator, or take on the role of a Navy diver and drive a boat to a location after a storm and help repair a damaged pier, you will find the right path for you.

JULY 31-AUG 2: Seattle Seafair (Seattle, WA)

Location:

Genesee Park and Playfield
4316 S Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98118

Tickets:

https://www.seafair.org/ 

Additional Details:

The Strike Group, a cutting-edge, multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience provides users with a hands-on look into the technology and teamwork that are central to every role in the Navy. Whether that's experiencing firsthand what it takes to launch an F35-C jet, fly a full-motion flight simulator, or take on the role of a Navy diver and drive a boat to a location after a storm and help repair a damaged pier, you will find the right path for you.

AUG 14-15: Richmond NASCAR Race (Richmond, VA)

Location:

Richmond Raceway
600 E Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23222

Tickets:

https://www.richmondraceway.com/ 

Additional Details:

The Strike Group, a cutting-edge, multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience provides users with a hands-on look into the technology and teamwork that are central to every role in the Navy. Whether that's experiencing firsthand what it takes to launch an F35-C jet, fly a full-motion flight simulator, or take on the role of a Navy diver and drive a boat to a location after a storm and help repair a damaged pier, you will find the right path for you.

AUG 14-16: Oregon International Air Show (McMinnville, OR)

Location:

McMinnville Airport 
4000 SE Cirrus Ave
McMinnville, OR 97128

Tickets:

https://oregonairshow.com/ 

Additional Details:

The Strike Group, a cutting-edge, multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience provides users with a hands-on look into the technology and teamwork that are central to every role in the Navy. Whether that's experiencing firsthand what it takes to launch an F35-C jet, fly a full-motion flight simulator, or take on the role of a Navy diver and drive a boat to a location after a storm and help repair a damaged pier, you will find the right path for you.