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MWR SPECIAL EVENTS

The Special Events Branch develops, coordinates, stages, and manages quality entertainment programs to include: 

FreedomFest

Dye Hard Warrior 5K Color Run

Spouse Appreciation

Right Arm Nights, FreedomFest

Warrior Swamp Mud Run 5K

Louisiana HayRide

MWR Movie Nights

Dog Days of Summer

12 Days of Christmas

The Snowflake Festival

and So Much More! 

We are here to provide programs and activities that assist in improving the quality of life for Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees and DoD Civilian within our community. 

The Special Events Branch is located in the Post Headquarters Building 350, on the 4th Floor. 

Our hours are 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday and we can be reached at

337-531-1959.

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Books and Brews

Jul 29 5 pm - 6 pm
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Monthly Bass Tournament

Aug 2

HBB Market

9 am - 12 pm

Come to the Warrior Center Ballroom and support the local Fort Johnson Home Based Businesses!

Aug 2 Saturday

Sign up now for Soldier Showdown 7 Powered by USAA

For 8 electrifying weeks, Fortnite players will battle for epic prizes — weekly wins and one grand reward. Think you’ve got what it takes? Sign up now and join the action!

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Sign up now for Soldier Showdown 7 Powered by USAA

For 8 electrifying weeks, Fortnite players will battle for epic prizes — weekly wins and one grand reward. Think you’ve got what it takes? Sign up now and join the action!

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Super Soaker Fun Run

Join us for a Super Soaker Fun Run!

 1 lap around the golf course where there are people waiting along the trail with water soakers spraying runners who want it and then extra at the finish line. 

Aug 15 9 am - 11 am
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Super Soaker Fun Run

Join us for a Super Soaker Fun Run!

 1 lap around the golf course where there are people waiting along the trail with water soakers spraying runners who want it and then extra at the finish line. 

Aug 15 9 am - 11 am

Forge Fest Shooting Competition

8 am - 12 pm

Practical pistol shooting competition
Ages 12+ for Fort Johnson and community
Fees will be $20 per shooter per gun
Sign in starts at 0800, safety brief at 0845, shooting begins at 0900
Authorized calibers are all common pistol calibers (absolutely no rifle calibers) pistol caliber carbines are allowed
Participants will have to provide their own firearm, ammunition, and PPE (hearing protection and eye protection)
This match will be a practical pistol shooting competition that focuses on speed, accuracy, and safety. Participants will engage in a series of stages, each designed to test various shooting skills including target acquisition and problem solving under pressure
 

Aug 31 Sunday

Forge Week: Installation Run

Support Forge Week with an installation wide run.  Free event open to all Units and Public!

Sep 2 6 am - 9 am
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Forge Week: Installation Run

Support Forge Week with an installation wide run.  Free event open to all Units and Public!

Sep 2 6 am - 9 am
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Forge Week- Slip N Slide Kickball

Celebrate Forge Fest Week with Slip N Slide Kickball!

Sep 4 9 am - 12 pm
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Forge Fest

Sep 6 4 pm - 12 am

GC 2 Gun Shoot

Sep 20 8 am - 12 pm