SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore Presented by Northrop Grumman

About the event

SAIL250® Maryland & Airshow Baltimore is a free, family friendly, week-long celebration of all things maritime and aviation bringing the "Fleet, Flights, and Festivals" back to Baltimore June 24-30, 2026. SAIL250® Maryland & Air Show Baltimore is produced by Living Classrooms Foundation and Historic Ships in Baltimore in partnership with the United States Navy, Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism, City of Baltimore and Baltimore County as well as Sail Baltimore, Air Support, Purple Dot PR, Catalyst Communications, Martin State Airport, United States Coast Guard, and other agencies and organizations. Sailors and aviators from around the world will come together in the universal fellowship of freedom, hope, and opportunity that our country has always represented in a grand celebration of our Nation’s semiquincentennial. This event honors the dedication of the service members who have defended our freedoms at sea and in the air, both past and present for the past 250 years. United States and international naval vessels, United States Coast Guard ships, a fleet of international tall ships, sea service and other historic sailing vessels will be in port and open for free public tours Thursday, June 25 through Monday, June 29 at the Baltimore Inner Harbor, Fells Point, North Locust Point, Under Armour Pier, and Baltimore Peninsula.  The Blue Angels U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team will be the stars of the Baltimore Airshow over Baltimore Harbor visible from Fort McHenry and other areas around the harbor June 26 (rehearsal), 27 and 28. Flyovers and other aviation demonstrations will take place over Baltimore’s Inner Harbor June 26 (rehearsal) 27 and 28. Festivals with food, beverage and family activities will be held at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Baltimore Peninsula and Martin State Airport. The Inner Harbor Festival will also feature maritime and aviation STEM activities and educational programs at Pier 1, Constellation Dock and on board the Historic Ships in Baltimore Fleet encouraging youth to explore career paths in the uniformed services and technology sectors.

Dates

Jun 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM - Jun 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Maryland, United States

301 E Pratt St, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-3110, United States

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Parking instructions

There are several parking garages located in downtown Baltimore and around the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, and Baltimore Peninsula. Please be prepared to pay for parking. Metered street parking is available but very limited.  Consider using the Light Rail, the free Charm City Circulator, and other public transportation options. Parking is extremely limited in Locust Point and there will be no public parking at Fort McHenry. Consider using the free Charm City Circulator and other public transportation options like the MTA #94 bus. Parking for Martin State Open House is available at satellite lots located near the airport and there is free shuttle service from the satellite lots. Martin State Airport Shuttle Buses stop at Lockheed Martin parking lot on Eastern Boulevard in Middle River, MD 21220 to Martin State Airport at 701 Wilson Point Road, Middle River, MD 21220. Additional stop at satellite parking lot at 11572 Crossroads Circle, Middle River, MD 21220 if needed. Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 from 9AM to 5PM.

Health & safety

Bring a water bottle. Wear comfortable clothes - dress for the weather - it will be hot! Important: Open toed shoes, sandals and crocs will not be allowed as suitable footwear on many vessels.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

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4 active applications

Hospitality Partner (Restaurants, Bars & Businesses)

Deadline: Apr 27, 2026

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We appreciate your interest in joining us as a Hospitality Partner during Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore presented by Northrop Grumman. Baltimore plans to welcome this world-class event with our City's trademark hospitality and we are thrilled to have you join the festivities!

Please use this application to let us know what special Sail250 themed promotion, deal, menu or food item, cocktail or drink item, hotel package, discounted admission, transportation package, tour, etc. you're creating that is taking place June 24-30 and we will be happy to promote your establishment as part of our marketing/PR campaign.

Admission to all Sail250 events (festivals, airshows, visiting ships) is 100% free and all are welcome! For more information, download our free app and/or visit www.sail250md.org.

Sail250 Crab Soup Cook-Off

Deadline: Apr 20, 2026

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Thanks for your interest in entering the Sail250 Crab Soup Cook-Off!

This fan favorite event returns on Friday, June 26 from 12-1:30pm at the Inner Harbor Festival during Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore presented by Northrop Grumman.

Admission to Sail250 is 100% free and all are welcome! For more information about the event, download our free app and/or visit www.sail250md.org.

Please review the contest terms and conditions befor submitting your application.

Sail250 Crab Soup Cook-Off - Home Cook Edition

Deadline: Apr 20, 2026

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Thanks for your interest in entering the Sail250 Crab Soup Cook-Off - Home Cook Edition.

This new event takes place on Sunday, June 28 from 11am-12:30pm at the Inner Harbor Festival during Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore presented by Northrop Grumman.

Admission to Sail250 is 100% free and all are welcome! For more information about the event, download our free app and/or visit www.sail250md.org.

Please review the contest terms and conditions befor submitting your application.

Baltimore's Big Apple Pie Bake-Off

Deadline: Apr 20, 2026

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Thanks for your interest in entering Baltimore's Big Apple Pie Bake-Off!

This new event takes place on Sunday, June 28 from 2-3pm at the Fell's Point Festival during Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore presented by Northrop Grumman.

Admission to Sail250 is 100% free and all are welcome! For more information about the event, download our free app and/or visit www.sail250md.org.

Please review the contest terms and conditions befor submitting your application.

Hosted by Living Classrooms Foundation, Inc.

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States