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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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More Community Events

Two Day HBB Market

Come to the Warrior Center Ballroom and support your local Fort Polk HBB Markets!

Jul 12 9 am - 12 pm
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Two Day HBB Market

Come to the Warrior Center Ballroom and support your local Fort Polk HBB Markets!

Jul 12 9 am - 12 pm
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Cookie Decorating

Join us at Playtown and Cafe for cookie decorating!

Jul 16 11 am - 1 pm
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Cookie Decorating

Join us at Playtown and Cafe for cookie decorating!

Jul 16 11 am - 1 pm
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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
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USPSA Shoot

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 23 8 am - 12 pm

USPSA Shoot

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 23 8 am - 12 pm
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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 30 9 am - 11 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

Forge Week- Slip N Slide Kickball

9 am - 12 pm

Celebrate Forge Fest Week with Slip N Slide Kickball!

Sep 4 Thursday
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GC 2 Gun Shoot

Event will be held at Range 23A

Garrison Commander 2 Gun Shoot Event Details:

  • Sign-in: 0800
  • Safety Briefing: 0845
  • Shooting Starts: 0900

This event is open to ages 12+ for both Fort Johnson personnel and the community. The participation fee is $20 per shooter.

Requirements:

  • Participants must bring their own firearms, ammunition, and PPE (hearing protection and eye protection).
  • Commonly used calibers:
    • Handgun: 9mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, 10mm
    • Rifle: 5.56x45, .223 Remington, .308 Winchester
  • Required firearms: Semi-automatic handgun and semi-automatic rifle (no .22 LR).
  • A good form-fitting Kydex holster and at least three magazines per firearm are necessary.

Competition Format:
This will be a 2-gun competition that tests practical shooting abilities under pressure. Participants will engage in various stages designed to assess skills such as target acquisition, problem-solving, and transitioning between firearms.

Additional Information:
Participants should be prepared to stand, kneel, and go prone during the match.

Sep 20 8 am - 12 pm

GC 2 Gun Shoot

Event will be held at Range 23A

Garrison Commander 2 Gun Shoot Event Details:

  • Sign-in: 0800
  • Safety Briefing: 0845
  • Shooting Starts: 0900

This event is open to ages 12+ for both Fort Johnson personnel and the community. The participation fee is $20 per shooter.

Requirements:

  • Participants must bring their own firearms, ammunition, and PPE (hearing protection and eye protection).
  • Commonly used calibers:
    • Handgun: 9mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, 10mm
    • Rifle: 5.56x45, .223 Remington, .308 Winchester
  • Required firearms: Semi-automatic handgun and semi-automatic rifle (no .22 LR).
  • A good form-fitting Kydex holster and at least three magazines per firearm are necessary.

Competition Format:
This will be a 2-gun competition that tests practical shooting abilities under pressure. Participants will engage in various stages designed to assess skills such as target acquisition, problem-solving, and transitioning between firearms.

Additional Information:
Participants should be prepared to stand, kneel, and go prone during the match.

Sep 20 8 am - 12 pm
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