The Town of Onancock is proud to host the tall ship Lady Maryland the weekend of June 12–14, 2026, as part of the national SAIL250 celebration honoring the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.
The Onancock Marina is an Affiliate Harbor for Norfolk Festevents’ Sail Virginia, joining a select group of waterfront communities commemorating this historic milestone.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 11
3:00pm – 6:00pm Join us as we welcome the Lady Maryland to Onancock! The Eastern Shore Flotilla will welcome the ship to the Onancock Wharf.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
10:00am – 4:00pm – Onancock Wharf – Public tours of the Lady Maryland & Kid Zone
10:00am – 12:00pm – Burnham Guides – Historic Kayak Tour – $$
6:00pm – 9:00pm – Historic Onancock School – Brasswinds Band Concert
7:00pm – 8:30pm – North Street Playhouse – Revolutionary Love Stories – $$
7:00pm – 8:30pm – Roseland Theatre – The Patriot
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
10:00am – 4:00pm – Onancock Wharf – Public tours of the Lady Maryland & Kid Zone
10:00am – 12:00pm – Burnham Guides – Historic Kayak Tour – $$
10:00am – 2:00pm – Samuel D. Outlaw Blacksmith Demonstration
10:00am – 4:00pm – Town Square Artisan Fair
11:00am – 12:00pm – White Oak Dedication
11:00am – 3:00pm – Shore History-Through the Artist’s Eye: 250 Years of America
12:00pm – 4:00pm – Salty Critters Petting Zoo at the Town Square
1:00pm – 2:30pm – Paper Boat Races at the Onancock Wharf
2:00pm – 4:00pm – Historic Onancock School – Bayside Jazz
6:00pm – 9:00pm – Historic Onancock School – Fil Rhythm Concert
7:00pm – 8:30pm – Cokesbury Church – Soprano Anna Sterrett
9:00pm – 10:00pm – Historic Onancock School – FIREWORKS!
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
10:00am – 4:00pm – Onancock Wharf – Public tours of the Lady Maryland & Kid Zone
10:00am – 12:00pm – Burnham Guides – Historic Kayak Tour – $$
10:00am – 2:00pm – Samuel D. Outlaw Blacksmith Demonstration
10:00am – 4:00pm – Town Square Artisan Fair
12:00pm – 4:00pm – Salty Critters Petting Zoo at the Town Square
1:00pm – 2:30pm – Anointed Word Gospel Concert
2:30pm – 4:00pm – North Street Playhouse – Revolutionary Love Stories – $$
2:30pm – 4:00pm – Roseland Theatre – The Patriot