Sail250(r) Virginia

Sail250® Virginia is part of the United States' national commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. Scheduled June 12-23, 2026, the event will bring a fleet of international tall ships, military ships, historic and character vessels to Norfolk and Affiliate Harbors in the Chesapeake Bay Region for multi-day waterfront festivals, featuring ship tours, fireworks, concerts, and educational programming. Sail250® Virginia will showcase Virginia's role as a maritime gateway to the world, bringing together participants and visitors from around the globe. Sail250® Virginia is produced by Norfolk Festevents, Ltd.  

Four Days of FREE Public Events in Downtown Norfolk – June 19-23, 2026*

(*all schedules subject to change. Visit sail250virginia.com for the updated information.)

·Hours: Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20 – 12 noon to 11 p.m.

·Hours: Sunday, June 21 – 12 noon to 8 p.m.; Monday, June 22 – 12 noon to 6 p.m.

·10 tall ship docking locations along 5 miles of continuous waterfront access: Waterside Marina, Otter Berth, Town Point Park, Nauticus, USS Wisconsin Basin, Freemason, NOAA, Front Street, US Army Corps of Engineers.

·Daily public ship tours* beginning at 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 19; Saturday-Sunday- Monday, June 20-22, 12 noon to 6 p.m. (*individual ship schedules subject to change.)

·Interactive Education Center, Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21, 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Nauticus Outdoor Pavilion.

·Concerts and live entertainment, Friday, June 19 to Monday, June 22

·Fireworks on the Elizabeth River, Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, at 9:30 p.m.

·Juneteenth National Holiday celebrations on June 19

·50^th annual Norfolk Harborfest festival activities, Friday, June 19 to Monday, June 22

·Fleet departs for Baltimore, Tuesday a.m., June 23

·All events are FREE and open to the public