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As a Sail Virginia(TM) 2026 Affiliate Harbor, Cape Charles will welcome multiple tall ships to SailFest Cape Charles from June 19-21, 2026. The three ships – schooner Lynx, New Jersey's tall ship AJ Meerwald and the majestic Kalmar Nyckel – will be open to the public for free tours from noon until 6:00 p.m. on June 21 and 22. Our SailFest Cape Charles(TM) days-long series of special events will provide a wonderful means to tell the story of the contributions of the Eastern Shore during the Revolution and the establishment of our nation. SailFest Cape Charles promises to be a fun-filled, family friendly festival in and around Cape Charles Harbor featuring historians, boating enthusiasts, period re-enactors, musicians, arts and artisans and many more groups from the area to help welcome visitors, celebrate America, and showcase the ships we'll host in our lovely town.