Richmond SailFest

Fri Jun 12 2026 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm UTC-04:00

428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220 | Richmond

Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Publisher/HostVirginia Museum of History & Culture
Richmond SailFest
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In 2026, the United States of America will mark its 250th anniversary. This once-in-a-generation moment—one of celebration, reflection, and aspiration—will be marked with numerous events across the country, including a fleet of the world’s most magnificent international tall ships and military ships making their way up the country’s east coast in an epic peacetime gathering. Primary ports include New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, New York, and Boston.
The City of Richmond and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture are proud to partner in hosting Richmond SailFest, a Sail Virginia℠ 2026 Affiliate Harbor. Kicking off Central Virginia’s countdown to America’s 250th anniversary, Richmond will host several impressive tall ships along with dockside entertainment and concessions.
This FREE, family-friendly, weekend-long festival will feature ship tours, live music and performances, historical re-enactors, exhibitions of history and art, and much more. The evening of Saturday, June 13, will end with an epic display of fireworks over the James River!
Sign up for event updates, register for ship tour tickets, view the daily schedule, and more at https://virginiahistory.org/sailfest
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428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220

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