# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Annual Military Appreciation Picnic in Navarre Park "Saluting Hometown Heroes"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Military & Veteran Affairs Committee will host the 7th Annual Military Appreciation Picnic, “Saluting Hometown Heroes,” on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Navarre Park, 8513 Navarre Parkway.

This Navarre community-wide event is a special day dedicated to honoring, remembering, recognizing and appreciating those who have served and those who are currently serving. Presented by Eglin Federal Credit Union, the picnic is free for all military in the Navarre area — active duty, retired, veterans, and their families.

Guests are invited to enjoy a fun-filled day featuring free food, games, live entertainment by the Blue Levee Band, giveaways, fellowship, and military and veteran resources. More than 600 attendees are expected to join in this celebration of our hometown heroes.

The Chamber is currently seeking sponsors, volunteers, and donation items through May 1 to help make this event a success, including contributions for the Grand Prize giveaway. Businesses, organizations, and individuals who would like to get involved or arrange donation pick-up can contact the Chamber Office at 850-939-3267.

In the Navarre area, our military members, veterans, and their families are our neighbors, coaches, co-workers, and friends. This event is a heartfelt thank you from the community and an opportunity to strengthen the bond between the military and the Navarre area business community.

For more information, visit navarrechamber.com.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (DEADLINE: MAY 1):

https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1694/File/SalutingHomeTownHeroeswithsponsors03_30_2026.pdf
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/navarre/annual-military-appreciation-picnic-in-navarre-park-saluting-hometown-heroes/200029892336324
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Nonprofit, Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Navarre
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Navarre Park
- **lat**: 30.400926544336
- **long**: -86.865250445197
- **full address**: Navarre Park, 8513 Navarre Pkwy,Navarre, Florida, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Annual Military Appreciation Picnic in Navarre Park "Saluting Hometown Heroes" being held?
  - **A:** Annual Military Appreciation Picnic in Navarre Park "Saluting Hometown Heroes" takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Navarre Park, 8513 Navarre Pkwy,Navarre, Florida, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Annual Military Appreciation Picnic in Navarre Park "Saluting Hometown Heroes"?
  - **A:** Annual Military Appreciation Picnic in Navarre Park "Saluting Hometown Heroes" is organized by Navarre Chamber.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Annual Military Appreciation Picnic in Navarre Park "Saluting Hometown Heroes" is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Navarre, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Annual Military Appreciation Picnic in Navarre Park "Saluting Hometown Heroes" sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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