Saturday, Sept. 3
BASE BEACH
10 a.m.
Beach opens
3:30 p.m.
Shuttle bus service begins
4 p.m.
Fun starts
7:30–8 p.m.
Fireworks show
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display reflected over Lake Ogawara, launching just 300 meters from the beach.
SORRY NO PETS • NO GLASS CONTAINERS • NO PARKING AFTER 3 P.M. (except for cabin renters)
FREE games, rentals, food, music, shuttle service and more!
Free rentals
10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
30 minute intervals
Canoes, kayaks and SUPS
*weather permitting*
Access to the water is restricted after 4 p.m.
Updated Saturday, Sept. 3. at 9 a.m.
FREE Shuttle Bus
First pick-up | 3:30 p.m.
will run until all personnel have left the beach
Pick-up Locations
- Overstreet Memorial Library | Bldg. 629
- Base Exchange
- North Base Shoppette
Runs every 30 min. to and from the base beach.
*Service will pause during the fireworks show.*
All cars must be moved from the beach parking lot by 3 p.m., no parking will be available at the base beach after this time. Please use parking at one of the above pick-up locations.
Updated Saturday, Sept. 3. at 9 a.m.
Handicapped vehicle access will be available at the base beach.
Free food
Food Service begins at 4 p.m.
while supplies last.
FREE chicken or beef tacos.
Cold beverages will be available for purchase: water, soda, domestic beer, imported beer and cocktail.
You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
No glass containers
Enjoy Music & Activities
4 p.m.–8 p.m.
Beach volleyball, cornhole, basketball pick-up games, tug-o-war, ladderball, the hammer bell and more.
Beach Blanket Bingo
Over $3,000 valued in PRIZES!
Sign-in starting at 4 p.m.
at the Community Commons Tent located next to the Beach Office.
Game starts at 5 p.m.
FREE 5 Rounds of Bingo
3 Cards (1 set) per round
One set per family / single adult (18+)
*Limited to only 100 sets*
small and large pavilions
10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Open for FREE public use all day.
FAQ
Who can attend?
The event is open to the entire Misawa (base) community and guests free of charge. The event can also be viewed from off-base by the local Japanese community from the Misawa City Beach.
Where can I park? / How do we get there?
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Parking will be available at the base beach for those enjoying day activities. However, all cars must be moved from the beach parking lot by 3 p.m.
Updated Saturday, Sept. 3. at 9 a.m.
3 p.m.–8 p.m.
Sorry, no parking will be available at the base beach after 3 p.m. You may park at any of the convenient shuttle pick-up locations above and we will take you to and from the base beach for FREE.
*Handicapped vehicle access will be available at the base beach.*
Are pets allowed?
Sorry, no pets are allowed and will not be permitted to pass through the gate.
Can we bring our own food and beverages?
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks (please no glass containers).
SHOULD WE BRING USD CASH ($) OR YEN (¥)?
Cold beverages will be available to purchase. We will accept credit cards and USD ($) Cash only, no Yen.
ARE THERE BATHROOMS ON SITE?
Yes, there are bathrooms at the beach and extra porta potties available for use during the event.
