About this Event
Vendor Applications Now Open
Food, retail, and community vendors are invited to apply below:
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Align your brand with a national, veteran-led movement. Contact: [email protected]
Vendor space is limited and secured upon receipt of full payment.
Vendor fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the organizer.
Selected vendors will receive follow-up communication with logistics, setup details, and coordination information.
Full details, sponsorship tiers, and updates:
www.legacyfestusa.com
America only turns 250 once.
Legacy Fest 2026 is a veteran-led national gathering bringing together service members, families, and communities for a day rooted in service, unity, and purpose.
This is not just an event.
This is a moment in history.
WHAT THIS IS
Legacy Fest is a one-day large-scale civic and cultural activation taking place in San Diego at a historic military airfield.
It is designed to:
- Honor the legacy of those who came before us
- Create real connection across military and civilian communities
- Provide access to resources, healing, and support
- Set the tone for the next 250 years of leadership in America
This is where service meets community.
Where history meets the future.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Our nation’s veterans, active duty service members, and their families have carried the weight of this country for generations.
Many return home to:
- isolation
- lack of access to resources
- mental health challenges
- disconnection from purpose and community
Legacy Fest exists to change that.
Not through talk—but through action, visibility, and bringing people together at scale.
This is about:
Service over self
Unity over division
People over profit
WHEN
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Aligned with a powerful moment in American history:
- Army Birthday
- Flag Day
- Women in Service recognition
- Juneteenth
- America 250
This is intentional.
This is a convergence.
WHERE
San Diego, California
Historic Brown Field (Former Army and Navy Airfield)
San Diego is home to one of the largest military and veteran populations in the country, making it the ideal place for this national gathering.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Legacy Fest blends ceremony, culture, and community into one experience:
- Main stage live music and national-level speakers
- Military and veteran ceremonial presentations
- Air show elements and parachute jump team
- Veteran Resource & Community Impact Zone
- Health, wellness, and resilience activations
- Community stage featuring local organizations and voices
- Vendor village and food experiences
- Droneshow or fireworks finale
Every part of this event is intentional.
WHO THIS IS FOR
- Veterans and active duty service members
- Military families
- First responders
- Supporters of the service community
- Anyone who believes in unity, purpose, and moving forward together
You do not have to have served to be part of this.
You just have to care.
THE MISSION
Legacy Fest is part of a larger movement led by Ready & Forward.
A veteran-led initiative focused on:
- healing
- purpose
- leadership
- community impact
- long-term restoration of Historic Camp Lockett
This event is a gateway—not the end goal.
THE MOMENT
We are standing at a turning point in our country.
Division is loud.
Disconnection is real.
But so is the opportunity to lead differently.
Legacy Fest is a decision:
To come together
To show up
To move forward
Together.
FOLLOW ALONG
Follow @readyandfwd for ongoing updates, releases, and event information.
CALL TO ACTION
Join us.
Be part of something bigger than yourself.
Stand with those who have served—and help shape what comes next.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Align your brand with a national, veteran-led movement. Contact: [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM
The Day at Legacy Fest
Info: Legacy Fest is a full-day experience rooted in service, history, connection, and community.
The day begins by honoring those who came before us and opens into a dynamic, choose-your-own experience across the event grounds.
Throughout the day:
• Community Day Stage (leadership, resilience, impact)
• Veteran and community resource zone
• Health, wellness, and resilience experiences
• Adaptive fitness and mobility activations
• Braver Angels-style dialogue and civil conversation spaces
• Family and chill zones
• Local vendors and mission-aligned partners
• Historical and cultural storytelling
Legacy Fest is inclusive and ADA accessible, with pathways and viewing areas designed for all.
As the day builds, energy rises into the evening with Main Stage performances.
Aerial elements including flyovers, parachute demonstrations, and a drone show lead into a powerful close.
Offerings not limited to the above.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brown Field Municipal Airport, 1424 Continental Street, San Diego, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 125.00
