JAX CoinCon is officially becoming JAX Anchor Fest! ⚓
Same veteran-led energy, same waterfront tradition—now with a name that reflects what this event has grown into: a full community festival alongside the JAX Naval Museum and the legendary USS Orleck.
And in 2026, we’re making it even bigger as we also celebrate America’s 250th Birthday (the Semiquincentennial)! 🇺🇸
📅 6th Annual JAX Anchor Fest (formerly CoinCon)
🗓️ Saturday, May 9, 2026
📍 JAX Naval Museum | USS Orleck
Here’s what to expect:
✅ Active duty, veteran, and local vendors
🚗 Car Show
🎶 Live Music
🧒 Kids Zone
🍔 Food Trucks
🧿 Challenge Coins, memorabilia, collectibles & apparel
➕ And so much more
REGISTER YOUR CAR FOR THE SHOW
🏆 The Car Show will feature awards for:
Best in Show, Best Truck, Best Classic Truck, Best Car, Best Classic Car, and Best Motorcycle
🎟️ Bonus: The first 300 attendees will receive FREE museum tour tickets to explore the USS Orleck!
Families can also enjoy bounce houses, balloons, cotton candy, Connect Four, safe axe throwing, coloring stations, and more in our expanded Kids Zone.
🎧 DJ Coconutz will keep the energy going all day long!
Most importantly, all proceeds benefit Northeast Florida veteran programs.
Mark your calendar and join us for one of Jacksonville’s biggest veteran and community celebrations of the year! ⚓🇺🇸



