The NAS Oceana Air Show is the U.S. Navy’s largest open house event, attracting more than 300,000 visitors annually to the Navy’s East Coast Master Jet Base in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This year’s show, scheduled for September 19 – 20, 2026, "Celebrating the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Navy." The NEX offers food, beverage and retail vendors as well as other businesses the opportunity to sell their products to visitors during the Air Show weekend.

Food Vendor/Concessionaires: Must make and sell products onsite or make at a Virginia Health Inspected establishment to sell onsite. 

Important Vendor/Concessionaire Dates:

February 2, 2026: Online food services expressions of interest (EOI) submissions opens.

March 31, 2026: Online food services expression of interest (EOI) submission closes.

May 30, 2026: All fees and documentation deadline to include signed contract, proof of liability insurance, and proof of temporary business license. Menus prices and products finalized. No changes to the menu will be allowed after this date.

July 31, 2026: All vendor personnel submitted for base access verification.

September 9, 2026: Booth location and base access notifications sent to vendors/concessionaires.

Pricing: 

NOTE: If selected, only the products listed on the submitted vendor/concessionaire application will be considered for retail at the 2026 NAS Oceana Air Show. The specific items a vendor/concessionaire will be allowed to sell will be listed in the acceptance letter/contract. The following criteria will be used in determining category, space size, fee and location:

Food Vendor/Concessionaire: Tent Operation
10' x 20' - $1,650
20′ x 20′ - $3,300
30' x 20' - $4,950
40' x 20' - $6,600

Tents: Tents, tables and chairs will NOT be provided. Vendor/concessionaire must provide their own.

Note: Personal generators WILL be allowed on the flight line. NAS Oceana Air Show will NOT provide power.

Air Show Vendor Information