Norfolk, VA — Volunteer Information is now available for the Commonwealth’s largest event honoring the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution from June 19-23, 2026 along the downtown Norfolk, Virginia waterfront.
During this time, thousands of volunteers will support the Sail250® Virginia tall ship fleet, Juneteenth celebrations, and the 50th Anniversary of Norfolk Harborfest, occurring simultaneously on the downtown Norfolk waterfront, “creating one of the most significant cultural and maritime gatherings in Virginia’s modern history” according to Sail250®Virginia CEO Karen Scherberger. Visit www.sail250virginia.com for event information.
Individuals, civic groups, military commands, and corporate teams are now invited to submit a Volunteer Interest Form to receive an application for a wide range of volunteer opportunities supporting this historic, multi-day celebration.
Visit https://sail250virginia.com/volunteers for Volunteer Interest Forms.
Prospective volunteers can explore roles ranging from crew center assistants, ships’ liaisons, and dockside guides to guest services and event assistants.
Visit https://sail250virginia.com/volunteers to learn more about how to get involved as a Volunteer and experience the excitement of this momentous event.
Scherberger adds “For the last 50 years, volunteerism has been the cornerstone to the growth of Norfolk’s popular waterfront festivals and legacy events. Sail250® Virginia now invites the community to continue this proud tradition by joining our dedicated team of volunteers where together, we’re making history—again!”
Sail250® Virginia is one of five official US ports selected to host the 2026 Sail250® America tour, including New Orleans, Baltimore, New York, and Boston.
Sail250® Virginia is planned and directed by Sail Norfolk, the maritime division of Norfolk Festevents, Ltd., based in Norfolk, VA.
Regular updates and more information can be found at Sail250virginia.com.
Inquiries and requests for more information, email Sail250vainfo@festevents.org.
Sail250® Virginia sponsors include:
Virginia is for Lovers, The City of Norfolk, Sentara, TowneBank, W.F. Magann Corporation, Crofton Industries, E. G. Middleton, Inc., Dominion Enterprises, McLeskey, VIGOR Marine |MHI Norfolk, The Port of Virginia, Dominion Energy, Hampton Roads Shipping Association, Fairlead, Light Tech, Inc., Colliers, Virginia Pilot Association, ICON, Virginia 250 Commission, Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc., Perry Family Foundation, Visit Norfolk, BAE Systems, Coastal Precast Systems, Elizabeth River Concrete, S. B. Ballard Construction Company, Bay Power Solutions, STIHL, Coastal Virginia Tourism Alliance, Decker Law, Schaubach Fund/Suffolk Foundation.