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Special Events

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The MWR Special Events office brings the JBLM community entertainment including festivals, concerts, seasonal functions and more. 

Submission of vendor applications does not guarantee acceptance.

Once complete, email to JBLMSpecialEvents@army.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

I am a food/craft vendor; how can I participate in an event?
You will need to fill out the Food/Craft Vendor Application that is listed on this page. 

I'd like to play on stage at an upcoming JBLM event. How do I audition?
Send an email to us with your name and links where we may view your demo.

How do I participate in an event as a vendor?
Please email us for more information.

I am with the press or media, or would like to receive a media pass. Who do I contact?
Media requests should be routed through the MWR Marketing Office at usarmy.jblm.id-readiness.mbx.dfmwr-marketing@army.mil or +1(253)967-5202. A member of the Marketing Team will route your request for access via the proper installation channels.

How do I volunteer at an MWR event?
Thanks for your interest in volunteering! Please visit our Partner with Us page or email us to learn about upcoming opportunities. If we find the fit that's right for you, we'll direct you to the Installation Volunteer Corps Coordinator.

Food Handler Class Instructions

MWR Fest Tent Rental

While the Fest Tent may be used for MWR special events, it is available to be rented outside of those event days! Fest Tent Reservation Form

  • $50 per hour, $1500 per week. $25 per hour for Audio Visual Support.

  • Payment can be made at MWR Headquarters, Unit Funds, room 338. 253-966-4300.

Pot Luck food is now allowed in the Fest Tent.

General:

  1. This agreement is for the use of the MWR Fest Tent. POC must brief parents/guardians prior to and also at the start of the function.
  2. Taping charts, signs, pictures, etc. on the walls or doors is strictly prohibited.
  3. Usage of the stage area is not permitted, unless approved. There will be no sitting on the front of the stage. Children are prohibited from being/playing on the stage.
  4. No monies may be exchanged, for any reason, between anyone using this facility unless sanctioned by MWR.
  5. Table and chairs can be rented from Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-7744.
  6. Alcohol is not allowed. For this to be approved a Memo of Responsibility must be signed by the Commander and submitted in advance to the Special Event MWR Coordinator.

Set-Up:

  1. Room set-up is the responsibility of the requesting activity.
  2. POCs will introduce themselves to staff prior to set-up and be available through clean-up.
  3. Chairs and tables are moved on dollies and precautions will be taken to protect the facility from damage.

Clean up:

  1. At the conclusion of the event, the MWR Fest Tent must be cleaned.
  2. Trash must be removed and placed in the dumpster.
  3. The entire Fest Tent floor must be swept and damp-mopped.
  4. The room will be left as instructed by staff regardless of how it was found.
  5. Before leaving the facility, the event coordinator/POC must receive approval from staff that the room is cleaned to standard.

 

More Recreation

McChord Holiday Parade

Dec 21 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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McChord Holiday Parade

Dec 21 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Rock N' Glow Bowling

Dec 21 4 pm - 9 pm

Rock N' Glow Bowling

Dec 21 4 pm - 9 pm
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Beat Drop Bingo

Free admission! $1,000 in prizes! Ages 18 and older only.

Dec 21 6 pm - 9 pm
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Anime Night

Dec 21 7 pm - 11:30 pm

Paws & Claus Festive Pet Photo Contest

Dec 22
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Paws & Claus Festive Pet Photo Contest

Dec 22
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Leavenworth Lights

See over half a million lights! For $69, you can save yourself the stress of driving over the pass by taking a charter bus with ODR.

Dec 22
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PlayStation VR gaming

Dec 22 10 am - 9 pm
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Pizza & Bowling

Dec 22 12 pm - 6 pm
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Holiday Hours

Dec 24
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Sounders

Dec 24 8:30 am - 11:30 am
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Holiday Hours

Dec 25
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Trivia Night

Dec 25 7 pm - 9 pm
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DONSA hours

Dec 26
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Thursday Pool Tournaments

Dec 26 7 pm
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Friday Night Fighting Games

Dec 27 7 pm
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Family STEAM Adventure Club

Jan 2 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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CC Basketball Registration

Jan 8
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Pickleball Tournament Meeting

Jan 8 6 pm - 7 pm
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2025 Fitness Resolution Fair

Start the new year off right with our Fitness Resolution Fair! Free!

Jan 11 10 am - 2 pm
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K-Pop

Jan 21 4 pm - 6 pm
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Indoor Pickleball Tournament

Jan 24