September 15, 2016 • mccsokinawa.com
Photograph courtesy of The Band Perry
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estival food, Fun Land, car shows, military static displays, fireworks, concerts, prizes— all the makings of a great fall festival. It’s time for the Futenma Flight Line Fair. Festival-goers interested in props and wings, live entertainment and more will get their fill at the fest on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, from noon to 9 p.m. Static displays showcasing the best of Marine Corps aviation are slated to include both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. Meanwhile, the Exchange and Pizza Hut are bringing the headlining entertainment: The Band Perry, a Grammy-winning country music group best known for their songs “If I Die Young” and “Better Dig Two”. The family trio will perform on September 24 at 7:15 p.m.
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On September 25 from noon to 7 p.m., scope out the car show. Both days will have firework displays beginning at 8:50 p.m., All-American festival food (find out more on page 3) and Fun Land. At the fair, enter for a chance to win overnight stays for two with breakfast, courtesy of Sheraton, ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort, Okinawa Grand Mer Resort and Kafuu Resort Fuchaku Condo Hotel. The Futenma Flight Line Fair is open to all SOFA status individuals and Japanese. Free shuttle buses will provide transportation to and from designated parking lots on the base. The gate will close at 8 p.m. both days. No pets, outside alcohol, bottles, or coolers are allowed. As always, MCCS encourages everyone to drink responsibly; daiko and taxi services will be available.
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