Yokosuka Friendship Day Vendor Information

Yokosuka Friendship Day Vendor Information
These meetings are to provide information to approved commands and NFE(s) on the process of becoming a vendor for this event.

Application Deadline (CFAY Legal):
Friday, September 6 • 6 p.m.

Registration Brief:
Thursday, September 12 • 1 p.m. • Bldg. 1559, Room 224
Friday, September 13 • 9 a.m. • Bldg. 1559, Room 224

Participation Brief:
Thursday, September 26 • 1 p.m. • Bldg. 1559, Room 224
Friday, September 27 • 9 a.m. • Bldg. 1559, Room 224

Registration & Payment Deadline:
Tuesday, October 1 • 6 p.m.
General FAQs
• What is the process to become a vendor?
#1 - Apply: Receive CFAY Approval – Contact CFAY Legal for more information.
#2 - Register & Pay: Pay registration fee to MWR Travel and Tours Office by Tuesday, October 1 • 6 p.m.
#3 - Participate in Mandatory Briefs: Attend the mandatory participation meeting for event details.

• Who can be a vendor?
CFAY approved commands and NFE(s). All will need to obtain a CFAY approval letter specific to this event to participate.

• What is the cost?
Registration fee is $350. This includes 1x tent, 1x table, 2x chairs, and power.

• What event is this for?
Yokosuka Friendship Day 2024.

• Where do we go for more information?
Attend a vendor meeting to find out more.

• When can I apply?
Applications are accepted now. Follow this checklist as a guide and obtain your CFAY Approval Letter. Provide a copy to the MWR Travel and Tours office and complete registration.

• When do I have to turn my application packet in?
More information can be found regarding application packets by visiting or contacting CFAY legal 046-816- 7335 or 243-7335. See application checklist as a guideline.

• Can I pick my tent number?
Tents are chosen randomly. Special requests will be reviewed but not guaranteed. Please provide your request to the MWR special events staff during registration at the Travel & Tours office.

• What will be discussed at these meetings?
All logistics, updates, deadlines, rules, introduction of other action officers pertaining to the festivities.

• Are these meetings mandatory?
Only one Participation Meeting is required to attend. We strongly encourage you to attend at least one meeting for each topic (Application, Registration, and Participation).

• Can Home Based Businesses (HBB) participate?
Unfortunately, at this time, we are not authorized to permit HBB sales to the local community. Commands and organizations may only fundraise.

• Do I need to attend a sanitation course if I am only providing products for our booth?
No. These courses are only for those who plan to sell food and beverages at this event.

• My command/organization would like to volunteer for this event, where do we sign up as volunteers?
Contact us using the email address provided below. Please provide your command/organization information, event day POC and how many people plan to volunteer. Letters of appreciation will be provide after the event.

For more information, please send us an email MWR Special Events or call 046-896-5060 | 241-5060.