OKINAWA
Schwab Festival flyer

(Illustration courtesy of MCCS Okinawa)

With spring entering full swing, so is Okinawa’s lively festival season.

On March 28, Camp Schwab Festival returns to the Marine Corps installation on the northwest coast of the island.

Expect lots of free, live entertainment, a military static display, funland rides, a car show, and more.

This year’s headliner will be P.O.D. (Payable on Death). The rap metal band from San Diego, will pump up the party with their famous hits like “Youth of the Nation,” “Alive,” and “Boom” starting at 7 p.m.

Just like last year, you will see plenty of festival food and drinks to choose from, including adult beverages.

Mark your calendar and join this spring party in the north.

Camp Schwab Festival

  • Date: March 28 (Sat.)

  • Time: 1 – 9 p.m.

  • Location: Camp Schwab BeachHead parking lot

For more info, check out MCCS Okinawa at https://www.okinawa.usmc-mccs.org/dining-entertainment/entertainment-events/festivals and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/mccsokinawa/).

Shoji Kudaka is a writer based in Okinawa. Kudaka covers travel, food and culture for Stars and Stripes Okinawa. When he is not exploring the stunning local beaches or going on treks through jungles and caves, you can find him trying out new recipes he shares online and in the paper.

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