Sail250® Virginia is one of the Commonwealth’s largest planned commemorations of America's 250th anniversary. The 12-day international maritime festival will bring more than 60 tall ships and military vessels representing 30 countries to Norfolk, June 19-23, and 11 Affiliate Harbors across the Chesapeake Bay Region, June 12-23, 2026.

 Sail250® Virginia is one of five official national partner ports — New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, New York, and Boston — commemorating the Semiquincentennial of the United States.

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

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

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

Sail250® Virginia is produced by Norfolk Festevents, Ltd.