- Schedule of Events
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4:00 PM – Gates Open
5:30 PM – Forge Fest Opening Ceremony
8:30PM - Intermission
Music line-up coming soon...
- Health & Safety Guidelines
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• Personal belongings are subject to search at the event entry point. No backpacks.
• Coolers and similar containers are NOT allowed. Only small insulated coolers for infant formula, water and diaper bags will be allowed.
• Outside food and drink are not permitted inside the gates. Refreshments and food are available for purchase.
• Alcoholic beverages are served only to patrons 21+ and displaying alcohol wristband. Receive wristband at designated area.
• No weapons are permitted. (Includes small knives, leatherman tools, etc.)
• No cannabis or recreational drugs are permitted.
• No glass, fireworks, or frisbees.
• Unruly behavior will not be tolerated.
• Military Police will staff the event to maintain safety and security. - Service Animal Guidelines & Registration Process
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Only Service animals are permitted at the Fort Polk's Forge Fest. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
Service animals must be under the control of its handler. Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless the individual’s disability prevents using these devices or these devices interfere with the service animal's safe, effective performance of tasks. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Who can attend ForgeFest?
This event is free and open to the general public.
Are tickets required to attend?
No, there is no ticketing or reservation system for the event.
How can I obtain a visitor's pass for ForgeFest, if I am not a DoD ID or CAC Cardholder?
Use the process below to obtain a visitor's pass digitally.
- Fill out APPLICATION.
- Email Application here ---> usarmy.johnson.imcom.list.des-vehreg@army.mil
- Security will conduct vetting, then send the signed, approved application back.
- You then can PRINT the signed approved application. This will be their pass for entry.
- Valid ID and signed Printed application will be need at the gate.
Passes can still be acquired by visiting VCC during normal hours of operations. (Strongly encouraged.)
VCC Operating Hours -
Monday - Friday 0600 - 1800
Extended Hours: Saturday 1600-2100 (Please expect delayed wait times due to increase in volume.)
Any other questions regarding installation access can be answered by the Visitor Control Center.
What are gate hours?
- ACP 1 (Entrance Road)
- Entry/Exit: 24/7
- ACP 2 (Parkway Elementary Gate)
- Entry/Exit: Saturday, 3PM - 6PM
- Exit Only: Saturday, 6PM - Close (extended hours)
- ACP 5 (Post Office Gate)
- Exit Only: Saturday, 6PM - Close (extended hours)
- ACP 7 (Alligator Lake)
- Entry/Exit: 24/7
Will there be a shuttle buses/ parking areas for those on the installation?
There will be four parking areas on the installation where you can also catch a shuttle, free of charge.
- MTC (intersection of Mississippi and Chaffee)
- Former Commissary and PX
- Education Center
- BJACH (shuttle and walking)
Will there be food and beverages for purchase?
There will be plenty of food vendors and beverages, including water, at Forge Fest. Outside food and/or drink will not be permitted inside the gates. Only small insulated coolers for infant formula, water and diaper bags will be allowed.
What are we allowed to bring?
Blankets, lawn chairs, cash, sunscreen, strollers, and small insulated coolers for infant formula, water and diaper bags ONLY.
Items PROHIBITED to bring are:
- Pets
- Tents
- Canopies
- Coolers
- Outside food or beverages
- Alcohol
- Glass bottles
- Weapons
- Video Cameras
- Backpacks or large bags
- Professional cameras with telephoto lenses
- Personal Fireworks
- Recreational drugs or cannabis items
Personal items entering event site are subject to search at anytime.
Can we bring pets?
No. For safety and sanitation reasons, please leave your pets at home. Service dogs are permitted.
- Forge Week Activities
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For registration or more information about any of the events listed below, please visit the link attached to date!
Friday, September 11:
Range 23A Renaming Ceremony @ Range 23A, starting at 4 pm
G3 Live Fire Event @ Range 23A, starting at 4:30 pm
Cosmic Clays Shooting Event @ Range 23A, starting at 8:30 pm
Saturday, September 12:
CYS Presidential Fitness Challenge @ Honor Field, starting at 9 am
Military Working Dog Demonstration @ Honor Field, starting at 10 am
Military Free Fall @ Honor Field, starting at 10:30 am
CYS Presidential Fitness Challenge Ceremony@ Honor Field, starting at 11 am
Sunday, September 13:
Wacky Bowling Tournament @ Warrior Lanes Bowling Center, starting at 1 pm
Cub Scouts BB Gun, Slingshot, & Climbing Tower @ SGT. Joseph A. Richard III starting at 5 pm
Monday, September 14:
250 lbs. Bench Press Rep Competition @ Cantrell Fitness Center, starting at 8 am
Forge Week Pickleball Tournament @ Dogwood Pickleball Courts, starting at 5:30 pm
Wednesday, September 16:
3v3 Basketball Tournament @ Warrior Fitness Center, starting at 5:30 pm
Thursday, September 17:
Functional Fitness Games @ Home of Heroes Fitness Center, starting at 5 pm
Friday, September 18:
Forge Week Wipe Out @ SFC Guess Jr. Pool, starting at 5 pm
Homerun Derby @ Soldiers Athletic Complex, starting at 6 pm
Our Garrison is pleased to invite you and your family to Forge Fest on September 19, at Headquarters Field. The event is open to the community and features delicious food vendors, a salute to the nation, and static displays with live performances by ..... Special Guest performers to be announced soon!
Cost
FREE
