Sail Harborfest-Norfolk-Virginia
Ships from countries around the world including Italy, Brazil, Ecuador, Spain and the Netherlands have been invited to Norfolk’s waterfront for this speculator event. Come enjoy an outdoor festival at Town Point Park with fireworks, live music and great food.
Thursday
P.M. Tour the Macarthur Memorial and discover the life and career of a five star general of the Army. Located in Downtown Norfolk’s restored 1850’s City Hall, the complex contains a museum, theater and special exhibit galleries.
P.M. Dine at the Freemason Abbey Restaurant & Tavern. The congregation of the Second Presbyterian Church originally dedicated the structure as a church in 1873. In 1988, renovation began on the 128 year-old church to refurbish the building into a restaurant.
Friday
A.M. Take a bus tour of the world’s largest naval installation, Naval Station Norfolk. A knowledgeable, active duty Navy guide will board your motor coach and give a narrated tour of the Base.Lunch
Parade of Sails lunch - come aboard the Spirit of Norfolk for the Parade of Sails with a light breakfast and lunch. Watch tall ships from around the world sail down the Elizabeth River in a spectacular two-hour parade. You will have the best view of the harbor, with 700 boats and vessels to see, as well as seven tall ships.P.M. Come explore an outdoor festival on the water. Tall Ships open for tours after the Parade of Sails for visitors to explore the decks and talk to international sailors. Historical re-enactments from the
Colonial Era and the 1908 Jamestown Exposition, sailing demonstrations, art shows, theater performances and musical events will capture groups of all ages.Dinner
Enjoy dinner on the water watching the festival from the comforts of Waterside Festival Marketplace. Choice from a sit down restaurant like Joe’s Crab Shack or the many places to eat in the food court.
Saturday
A.M. Tour Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin and the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Nauticus is a fun and exciting interactive science and technology center exploring the power of the sea. It features more than 150 exhibits, films and exotic aquatic life. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum introduces you to over 200 years of naval history in Hampton Roads. Located next to Nauticus is the Battleship Wisconsin, the largest and last battleship ever built by the U.S. Navy.
