All Kalmyks, their families, friends, and members of the community are welcome to join us for this celebration.

Join us for a day of fun featuring a golf tournament, soccer, Naadam competitions (chess, arm wrestling, wrestling, archery and weightlifting), Kalmyk cuisine, cultural performances and exhibits, vendors, and swimming.

Location: Cruz Golf Country Club, 55 Birdsall Rd, Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 (Rain or Shine)

Golf Tournament: Shotgun Start at 9 am.

Sponsors Welcome. Separate Entry Fee for golfers includes admission to Naadam events. Admission ticket required for spectators.

Soccer Game: 8 am Player Assembly; 9 am Sharp Kickoff

Naadam admission ticket required for players and spectators.

Regular Admission Time for All Other Events: 10 am

Naadam Games: 11 am to 4 pm

If you'd like to participate in a sport, please indicate that on your ticket registration form.

Cultural Performances: 5 pm to 6 pm

Pricing: Bring either a digital or printed copy of your ticket, which will be scanned for admission.

Child Ticket: $10 (Ages 5-12)
- Ages 4 and Under are free
Adult Ticket: $30 (Ages 13+)
- Ages 80+ are free
Golf Tournament Entry Fee: $200
- Individual Sponsor: $150
- Company Sponsor: $500
Kalmyk Cuisine Vendor $100
Merchandise Vendor $100

BYOB! Guests are welcome to bring their own food, snacks, and beverages.

FREE On-site Parking

Golf Tournament:

Shotgun Start: 9 am
Scramble Format
Men and Women Welcome of all Skill Levels
Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place; Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Longest Putt
Individual and Company Sponsors Welcome

Each sponsor will be recognized with a personalized placard displayed at a tournament hole. Your generous sponsorship directly supports this special anniversary celebration and helps preserve our rich cultural heritage for future generations.

Sports and Competitions:

Soccer Game
Chess
Arm Wrestling
Wrestling
Archery
Weightlifting

Culture & Entertainment

Traditional Kalmyk dance and musical performances
Cultural Workshops and Exhibits
Heritage Displays Celebrating 75 Years of Kalmyks in America

Food & Shopping

Traditional Kalmyk Cuisine Vendors
Artisan and Specialty Vendors

Family Fun

Swimming Pool (Lifeguard on Duty 10 am to 6 pm)
Picnic Areas
Community Gathering Spaces
Volleyball, Tennis, Pickleball and Basketball Court

Proceeds from the Naadam Festival will help support the 75th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Dance on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Additional details about the Gala will be announced soon.

Naadam Festival - August 15, 2026

Celebrating 75 years of Kalmyks in America