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A full day of activities at Onancock Sails Forward, capped by 9 p.m. fireworks

Jun 13, 2026 | News

There is a full day planned on day two of Onancock Sails Forward, capped by a 9 p.m. firewords show. Here's the schedule:

— 9 a.m. to noon, the Onancock Market is open with produce, baked goods, and more

— 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free public tours of the Lady Maryland

— 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kids Zone is open. The Kids Zone at the wharf is a free, child-friendly spot with a bounce house and hands-on activities

— 10 a.m. to noon, Burnham Guides offers a guided kayak tour featuring the beauty and history of Onancock Creek

—10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Demonstration at the Samuel D. Outlaw Blacksmith Shop

— 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Artisan Fair in the Onancock Town Square

— 11 a.m., there will be a dedication ceremony for the Onancock White Oak

— 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shore History art show at Ker Place. Also there will be tours of the Ker Place museum

— Noon to 4 p.m., Salty Critters Petting Zoo at town square ($5/person)

— 1 to 2:30 p.m., paper boat races at the Onancock Wharf from 2 to 4 p.m., Bayside Jazz at the Historic Onancock School

— 6 to 9 p.m., Fil Rhythm will perform at the Historic Onancock School

— 7 to 8:30 p.m., “Revolutionary Love Stories,” at the North Street Playhouse. For tickets, visit northstreetplayhouse.org

— 7 to 8:30 p.m., soprano Anna Sterrett will have a concert at the Historic Cokesbury Cultural Center

— 9 to 10 p.m., fireworks show at the Historic Onancock School