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.

To fulfill its mission, Fleet Week San Diego honors the men and women of the military through public events and alliances that support and thank these heroes throughout the year. Events such as the Coronado Speed Festival, Enlisted Golf Tournament, Enlisted Recognition Luncheon and Miramar Air Show are sell-outs year after year, and provide a way for the San Diego community to interact with the military in otherwise restricted ways.

2017 Schedule

Military Family Tailgate

• When: Saturday, September 2
  
• Time: 3:00 to 5:30 PM
  
• Where: Qualcomm Stadium

2017 MCAS Miramar Air Show

• Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  
• When: September 22-24
  
• Time: Gates Open Daily at 8:00 AM
  
• Where: MCAS Miramar

Cabrillo Festival

• Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  
• When: Saturday, September 30
  
• Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  
• Where: Naval Base Point Loma

Fleet Week Kick-off Reception

• When: Wednesday, October 11
  
• Time: TBD
  
• Where: TBD

Fleet Week Party at the Pier

• Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  
• When: Thursday, October 12
  
• Time: 5:00 to 8:00 PM
  
• Where: Broadway Pier

USO Concert in the Park featuring Tim Hurley

• Cost: $10-$30
  
• When: Friday, October 13
  
• Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
  
• Where: Embarcadero Marina Park

US Navy Ship Tours / Military Displays

• Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  
• When: October 13-15
  
• Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  
• Where: Broadway Pier

Qualcomm Innovation Zone

• Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  
• When: October 13-16
  
• Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  
• Where: Broadway Pier and Port Pavilion

MCRD Boot Camp Challenge

• Cost: $40-$45. Open to the Public
  
• When: Saturday, October 14
  
• Time: Registration begins at 6:30 AM
  
• Where: MCRD San Diego

Fleet Week Sea & Air Parade

• Cost: Free and Open to the Public
  
• When: Saturday, October 14
  
• Time: 12:00 to 2:00 PM
  
• Where: San Diego Bay

Fleet Week Football Classic: San Diego State vs Boise State

• Open to the Public
  
• When: Saturday, October 14
  
• Time: Kick off at 7:30 PM
  
• Where: Qualcomm Stadium

Navy Birthday Ball

• When: Saturday, October 14
  
• Time: TBDWhere: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Fleet Week Enlisted Golf Tournament

• When: Wednesday, October 16
  
• Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  
• Where: Sycuan Golf Resort

Fleet Week Enlisted Recognition Luncheon

• When: Tuesday, October 17
  
• Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  
• Where: SeaWorld San Diego

SDMAC Breakfast

• When: Wednesday, October 18
  
• Time: 7:30 to 9:30 AM
  
• Where: Admiral Kidd Conference Center