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June 20, 2026

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Schedule of events for Saturday, June 20, at Sailfest Cape Charles

Jun 20, 2026 | News


Noon, Alvy Powell performs the national anthem at opening ceremonies

Noon to 6 p.m., all boats will be open to visitors for deck tours

Noon to 6 p.m., Virginia Institute of Marine Science Touch Tank

Noon to 3 p.m., the Northampton Bookmobile will be offering free books to children

12:15 to 12:45 p.m., Williamsburg “Field Musick” will perform

12:30 to 4:30 p.m., face painting with Emily’s Fun Faces

1 to 3 p.m., the All-American Alumni Band will perform on the festival concert stage

1 p.m., Dennis Custis will talk about seafaring heritage and traditions

2 to 2:30 p.m., Williamsburg “Field Musick” will perform

Dr. David Scott will talk about Eastern Shoremen in the American Revolutionary Navy

3 p.m., Tyrone Goodwyn and Luke Alexander will talk about patriots of color and their Eastern Shore roots

3:30 to 4 p.m., Williamsburg “Field Musick” will perform

4 p.m., Charles Ray will talk about Alexander Hamilton and the origins of the U.S. Coast Guard

7 to 9:15 p.m., The band Three Sheets to the Wind will perform on the festival concert stage

9:15 p.m., fireworks show