Sails on the Potomac Event Schedule
Join us June 12-14 on the Alexandria waterfront for Sails on the Potomac, an immersive and engaging weekend festival that offers family activities, exhibits, music, educational programs, public art, and more!
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Daily Schedules
Saturday, June 13
Noon - 6 p.m.
Public tours of ships
- Four stations for tours of the Kalmar Nyckel, Sultana, Providence, and Gazela
Noon - 7 p.m.
250th History Village @ New Waterfront Park
- Join in on family-friendly activities and experience engaging historic programs and performances. Explore the vibrancy of the region through booths hosted by local museums, organizations, and vendors.
Arts Area @ Old Waterfront Park
- Get inspired and create an artwork that commemorates your visit to the Waterfront and Sails on the Potomac.
250th History Outpost @ Point Lumley Park
- Join in on family-friendly activities and experience engaging historic programs. Explore the vibrancy of the region through booths hosted by local museums and organizations.
Noon - 9 p.m.
ALX Jazz Fest presents American Jazz and Poetry @ Old Waterfront Park
- Opening Remarks | Noon – 12:15 p.m.
- Eric Byrd | 12:15 – 1 p.m.
- Alex Parchment | 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
- Improviso Jazz | 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
- Poetry | 4:15 – 4:20 p.m.
- Michael Hawkins and the Brotherhood | 4:20 – 5:20 p.m.
- Poetry | 5:50 – 5:55 p.m.
- Kayazhanna | 5:55 – 6:55 p.m.
- Alexandria Poet Laureate and ACPS Student Poetry | 7:25 – 7:35 p.m.
- Madz Johnson | 7:35 – 9:05 p.m.
Food and Drink Row @ Old Waterfront Park
- Experience local drinks and food with vendors and food trucks
Fireworks @ Alexandria Waterfront, 9 p.m.
- Witness a stunning spectacle and celebrate the 250th as fireworks light up the Potomac River.
Sunday, June 14
Noon – 6 p.m.
Public Ship Tour
- Four stations for tours of the Kalmar Nyckel, Sultana, Providence, and Gazela
250th History Village @ New Waterfront Park
- Join in on family-friendly activities and experience engaging historic programs and performances. Explore the vibrancy of the region through booths hosted by local museums, organizations, and vendors.
ALX Jazz Fest presents Future Sounds of America @ Old Waterfront Park
- Opening Remarks | Noon – 12:15 p.m.
- Jordan Curls | 12:15 – 1 p.m.
- DJ One Luv | 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
- Orquesta Manplesa | 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
- DJ One Luv | 4:15 – 5 p.m.
- Future Band | 5:10 – 6 p.m.
Food and Drink Row @ Old Waterfront Park
- Experience local drinks and food with vendors and food trucks
Arts Area @ Old Waterfront Park
- Get inspired and create an artwork that commemorates your visit to the Waterfront and Sails on the Potomac.
250th History Outpost @ Point Lumley Park
- Join in on family-friendly activities and experience engaging historic programs. Explore the vibrancy of the region through booths hosted by local museums and organizations.