Naval Station Norfolk 2024 Fleet Fest

Naval Station Norfolk's annual Fleet Fest event is free, and open to the public! Join us on Saturday, October 19 as the base presents ship tours, live entertainment from The Deloreans and United States Fleet Forces Rock Band, static aircraft displays, large children's play area, military demonstrations, chili cook-off, food vendors and more.

The festivities kick-off at 10 a.m.

Proudly sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union, USAA, Busch Gardens Water Country USA, and 5 Star Nutrition.
*No Navy endorsement implied.

*Assets, demonstrations and activities are subject to change.

Ship Tours
Chili Cook-Off, Food & Beverages
Activities, Entertainment & More

Naval Station Norfolk 2024 Fleet Fest Ship Tours

Fleet Fest ship tours are on the USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) and USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), and Coast Guard Fast Response Cutters from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ship tour line will be cut off promptly at 4:30 p.m.

Naval Station Norfolk 2024 Fleet Fest Chili Cook-Off and Concessions

The 2024 Fleet Fest includes food concessions and of course the annual Command Chili Cook-Off Challenge with free tastings. The Fleet Fest Chili Cook-Off is taking place Saturday, October 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enter your command into Naval Station Norfolk's Command Chili Cook-Off!

For more information coming soon.

Naval Station Norfolk 2024 Fleet Fest Activities, Entertainment & Static Displays

There are a variety of things to do, activities and entertainment at this year’s Fleet Fest. Featured activities include live entertainment featuring The Deloreans and United States Fleet Forces Rock band, a carnival, static aircraft displays, a Coast Guard silent drill team performance, a U.S. Navy search and rescue demonstration, a military working dog demonstration, a landing craft air cushion demonstration, a U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue demonstration, and a Navy Seal insertion and extraction demonstration.