SailFest Cape Charles

SailFest Cape Charles Cape Charles is an Affiliate Harbor for Sail Virginia 2026 - an event to commemorate the 250th birthday of the U.S.A.

SailFest Cape Charles will feature 3 majestic, historic sailing vessels as well as music, historical presentations, fireworks and more!

At SailFest Cape Charles, F is for festival grounds and P is for parking. There is plenty of parking there. Cape Charles...
05/30/2026

At SailFest Cape Charles, F is for festival grounds and P is for parking. There is plenty of parking there. Cape Charles Main Street will manage this and charge $10 per car. Don’t forget chairs or blankets to sit and enjoy all the great music!

05/29/2026
In case you missed it …
05/29/2026

In case you missed it …

The vendor market at SailFest Cape Charles is going to be amazing! Here is a list of vendors -
**Half Shell Bay Designs - Two Virginia Beach best friends have tapped into their creativity by designing handcrafted oyster shell art.
**Cape Charles Main Street - SailFest Cape Charles-branded merchandise
**Chesapeake Jewelers - You see, we believe in the legacy of the bay and incorporating it into beautiful jewelry creations.
**Coastal Creations - Whimsical wooden art inspired by sea life and coastal living!
**Nautibagsus -At NautiBagsUS, we fuse artistry with nautical charm, offering unique totes for beach and boat. All bags are handmade in Virginia!
**By the Bay USA - A small-batch lifestyle label inspired by the Eastern Shore — easy days, salt air, porch swings, and evenings that stretch a little longer.
**Heather Donis Designs - colorful nautical paintings printed on totes, tumblers, notecards, and prints.
**Douglas Draper - An ongoing series of drawings & paintings capturing the rugged and gritty nature of life as a Chesapeake Bay waterman.
**Donna Headley - Pottery and textile art
**Voiajer - Offering nautical themed art and jewelry supporting fair-trade and not for profit groups doing incredible work all over the world.
**Kilaarts - Handmade art originals.
**Kate Mancini - Folk Art with nautical coastal theme.
**Ahh-Mazing Threads - Handcrafted cotton rope bowls and embroidery.
**Eastern Shore Pottery - incorporating sea creatures nautical motifs, quirky fish lanterns, lidded crab jars, at JPJ Pottery-Janet Pane-Joyce's goal as a potter is to create pieces that surprise and amuse. And Blue Jay Pottery - BJ Rogers’s work is varied but recognizable in its quirky point of view. Color is a prime signature of all her work, pottery, or painting.
**Marina Pierce - Nature and nautical photography showcasing the birds, animals and habitats of the Eastern Shore with a goal of educating people and inspiring in them a desire to conserve this very special place we call home.
**Eastern Shore Salty - nautical home decor
**Susan Stark – Discover the paintings offered by this local fine artist.
**CC Mudworks - pottery inspired by the Eastern Shore of Virginia
**Chris Wagner - Chainsaw carvings
**Drizzles - oils, vinegars, gourmet foods, art

These are the guys who will bring our festival to life with stage, sound, lights, and expertise. Our musical performers ...
05/28/2026

These are the guys who will bring our festival to life with stage, sound, lights, and expertise. Our musical performers are in good hands! Bring your chairs, towels, or blankets to sit & enjoy all the music. Go to the schedule link on www.SailFestCapeCharles.com for the lineup of fantastic music! Thank you to the Levitt Family Foundation for your support. All music is free for attendees!

Discover the story of Kalmar Nyckel’s voyage up the Chesapeake Bay to bring Swedish settlers to Delaware in the 17th cen...
05/27/2026

Discover the story of Kalmar Nyckel’s voyage up the Chesapeake Bay to bring Swedish settlers to Delaware in the 17th century. Local historian and author Jenean Hall will bring this colorful history to life on Sunday, June 21 at 2:00. Don’t miss “Rendezvous with Kalmar Nyckel”. Visit www.SailFestCapeCharles.com to view the full schedule of events and presentations.

Thank you  for your generous support of SailFest Cape Charles! Your lovely shop is a not-to-be-missed stop on any trip t...
05/26/2026

Thank you for your generous support of SailFest Cape Charles! Your lovely shop is a not-to-be-missed stop on any trip to Cape Charles for visitors and locals alike! Thank you for helping us celebrate the Semiquincentennial in style here on the Eastern Shore of Virginia!

05/25/2026
Remember to remember today.
05/25/2026

Remember to remember today.

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05/24/2026

Enjoy this and add SailFest Cape Charles to your weekend!

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☀️🎉 PLAY ALL DAY VA IS COMING TO NORTHAMPTON COUNTY! 🎉☀️

Get ready for a fun-filled community adventure on the Eastern Shore! 🌊

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026

Play All Day VA will be a FREE passport-themed community event taking place at various locations throughout Northampton County, VA!

Participants will have the opportunity to:
📍 Visit different locations throughout the county
🎟️ Collect stamps & stickers in their passport booklet
🎉 Explore local parks, businesses, and activities
🍔 End the day with a community cookout, raffle prizes, and more!

This event is all about getting out, being active, exploring our community, and having FUN together! ❤️

📣 More information coming soon! Keep an eye on our page and local news outlets for updates.

Vendors, history, tall ships, kids’ stuff, buy-boats, music…. What a weekend this will be! Bring your beach chairs to si...
05/24/2026

Vendors, history, tall ships, kids’ stuff, buy-boats, music…. What a weekend this will be! Bring your beach chairs to sit & enjoy the music. Everything is FREE! June 20 and 21.

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Marina Road
Cape Charles, VA
23310

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