Important Notice
In cooperation with the New London Police please be advised that will be No coolers, backpacks, or strollers on the Waterfront Park. There will be checkpoints before entering the Waterfront. For public safety: No items left unattended on the Waterfront Park.
For the safety of your pet and our guests, please leave your pets and reptiles at home.
EVENT HOURS
- Saturday – July 13, 2024 – 10am -11pm
- Sunday – July 14, 2024 – 10am – 5pm
EVENTS AT SAILFEST:
FIREWORKS Extravaganza
Saturday, July 13, 2024 9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Mashantucket Pequot Tribal
Picnic on the Pier & Fireworks VIP Dinner – Doors Open: 6:00pm – (Sold Out)
General Events:
- Vendors: 10 am – 11 pm
- New England Woodcarvers Vendors and Turners’ Demos: 10 am – 5 pm
- Sailfest 2024 Artisan Market: 10 am – 9 pm
- Sailfest Merchandise Tent: Opens at Noon
Stages:
- Parade Plaza Stage (Sponsored by Renewal by Andersen): Noon – 10:30 pm
- Youth Stage at the Hygienic Art Park: 11 am – 4 pm
- Latin Rhythm Stage at the Hygienic Art Park (Sponsored by Univision): 4 pm – 9 pm
Activities:
- Amusement Rides: Noon – 10 pm
- Beer Tent: Noon – 9 pm
- Tall Ship Amistad Free Tours (Sponsored by breezeline): Noon – 4 pm
Parade Plaza Stage sponsored by Renewal by Andersen
Saturday, July 13, 2024
12:00pm – MPossible Music
1:00pm – Kathianna Celestin
2:00pm – Mila Ariel
3: 00pm – Maggie Welch Band
4:00pm – Frank Colmenares
5:00pm – The Mystic Jammers
6:00pm – F & Blues band
7:00pm My Druthers
7:30pm – Angeliza
8:00pm TBA
8:30pm Shaded Soul
Sunday, July 14, 2024
General Events:
- Sailfest Road Race (Sponsored by Dime Bank):
- Sign-ups: 8:30 am
- Race: 9 am
- Vendors: 10 am – 5 pm
- Sailfest 2024 Artisan Market: 10 am – 5 pm
- Sailfest Merchandise Tent: Opens at Noon
Stages:
- Parade Plaza Stage (Sponsored by Renewal by Andersen): Noon – 5 pm
- Praise Stage at the Hygienic Art Park: Noon – 4 pm
Activities:
- Amusement Rides: Noon – 5 pm
- Beer Tent: Noon – 5 pm
- Tall Ship Amistad Free Tours (Sponsored by Breezeline): Noon – 4 pm
- Pirate Invasion (Sponsored by National Coast Guard Museum Association): 4 pm
- Puppy Kissing Booth (Sponsored by A Second Chance for Ziva): 11 am – 4 pm
- New England Woodcarvers Vendors and Turners’ Demos: 10 am – 3 pm
- Photo Booth at the Whale Tail: 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Noon – Pumpkin
12:30pm – Pirate Invasion
1:00pm – Super Bald
2:00pm – Tamboluta
3:30pm – Nick Bosse
Youth Vibe Stage 11:00am-3:00pm
11:00am – String Theory School of Music All Stars
12:00pm – Blooming Into Greatness
12:30pm – Ada Mae
1:00pm – Cheer Lab
1:30pm -New London High School
2:00pm – Caroline Tanner
2:30pm – Luis Pabon Dance school
HYGIENIC ART PARK PRAISE STAGE – Sunday July 14,2024
12:00pm – Opening
12:30pm – Rock of the Salvation
1:00pm – T. Jamal
2:00pm – Demetria Young
3 pm – Rocky Nails
BEER TENT HOURS
- Saturday – July 13, 2024 Noon – 9 pm
- Sunday – July 14, 2024 Noon – 5pm
COME OUT WITH THE FAMILY AND ENJOY THESE COMMUNITY EVENTS
New England Woodcarvers @ sailfest
Thames River Gallery at 239 Bank Street is proud and extremely happy to again be participating in SAILFEST 2024. We will once again have our 70’ tent spread across the entire front of our buildings. This year we have doubled the number of our attending and performing artists. Additionally, this year for the first time we have three new brush artists who have agreed to create new pieces under the tent.
The new artists are David McKay from Simsbury, CT who will be doing several pieces of plein air art which will be avail for sale during the festival. You should know that David is represented by TRG and exhibits with us regularly. Additionally, we have engaged two caricature artists who will be doing caricatures on the spot for attendees. Both are talented, quick and very affordable.
This year again we welcome back to our tent the members of the New England Woodcarvers. Among the participating carvers this year are Ray Johnson, Hilaire Cote, Kimberly Rhault, Robin Patten, Ed Ertel and Duane Farabaugh just to name a few. Their work is incredibly detailed and will be on exhibition both under the tent and in the gallery. The prices are amazing!
And finally, the Central New England Woodturners (CNEW) are returning for their third appearance under the tent led by Ross Farrugia, Ralph Viscomi, Mark Durrenberger, Michael Peters and others. You’ll be able to watch as they create bowls and other Unique’s for the occasion. Of course, their work will be exhibited in the same fashion as the carvers.
And you’re all invited to come into the gallery to view our latest exhibition entitled “IMPRESSIONISM – THEN AND NOW” celebrating the 150th anniversary of that movement. There’s an extensive collection hanging on our walls.
Finally at the end of the day we will have a juried competition and be awarding prizes for the best judged pieces.
ROAD RACE
Sunday Fun Day! – July 14th, 9 am
Calling all runners-
Puppy Kissing booth – Sunday, July 14th -11am – 4pm – What brings more joy than kissing (or holding) an adoptable puppy for a donation.
The Downtown New London Assoc has teamed up with A Second Chance for Ziva dog rescue.
How A Second Chance for Ziva started It’s a common story… a person or group of people come together; they want to save dogs; they want to do their part; create something good; and save lives. The reason why ASCZ began – to make rescue approachable, easy, accessible, and compassionate – while still being responsible and smart. This is why it still exists now! We didn’t seek this to be flashy, we don’t preach (…much), we are a small group, we are hardworking and try our best to get the right dogs in the right homes.
We are focused on 1 thing- getting dogs out of harm’s way and into a better place!
Come by and say hello to a cute adoptable dog and maybe go home with a forever friend!
Pirate Invasion – Sunday, July 14th at 12:30 pm Parade Plaza– bring your children to the parade plaza to defend the City of New London and fight off pirates.
Photo Booth – Step into our Photo Booth and capture fun selfies and photos with our funquipment. Apply effects with real-time previews and easily snap shots using a high-quality camera. Share with friends with just a tap to save your Sailfest memories.