In June of 1935, San Diego hosted the inaugural Fleet Week celebration as part of the California Pacific International Exposition. Under command of U.S. Navy Admiral Joseph M. Reeves, Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Fleet, 114 warships and 400 military planes arrived with more than 3,000 commissioned officers and 55,000 enlisted men. Thousands of San Diegans and other exposition-goers were guests on the various ships.

Over time, community and business leaders who understood the great depth of public support for our military cultivated Fleet Week San Diego. They shared a vision to recognize the contributions made by the armed services to the many communities of the greater San Diego region.

2018 Schedule

Military Family Tailgate

When: Saturday, October 20
Time: TBD
Where: SDCCU Stadium

Fleet Week Enlisted Golf Tournament

When: Wednesday, October 22
Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Where: Sycuan Golf Resort

Fleet Week Enlisted Recognition Luncheon

When: Tuesday, October 23
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: SeaWorld San Diego

Fleet Week Kick-off Reception

When: Wednesday, October 24
Time: TBD
Where: TBD

SDMAC Breakfast

When: Wednesday, October 25
Time: TBD
Where: Admiral Kidd Catering & Conference Center

Student STEM Innovation Zone

When: October 26-28
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Where: Broadway Pier and Port Pavilion 

Qualcomm Innovation Zone

Cost: Free and Open to the Public
When: October 26-28
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Where: Broadway Pier and Port Pavilion 

US Navy Ship Tours / Military Displays

Cost: Free and Open to the Public
When: October 26-28
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Broadway Pier

Navy vs. Notre Dame Viewing Party on the Pier

When: October 27
Time: TBD
Where: Broadway Pier

Military Family Day

Cost: Free and Open to the Public
When: October 28
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Broadway Pier