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Skipjack Festival
Gospel Concert, Family fun with rides. Admission charged for dance and on Monday. You will see over 50% of the remaining Skipjacks in our race. See a bit of history while it lasts, and come by 8 AM to fill any spots to ride in the race. Usually plenty of spots.
8,000 attendees expected.
Skipjack Race and Festival
Labor day Weekend Friday - Monday
Each
Labor Day weekend for the last 40 plus years, this island community has
hosted the annual Deal Island Skipjack races. In addition to the
skipjack races, this two day festival includes a crab skiff race,
fishing contest, swimming contest, boat docking contest, a parade,
amusement rides, arts and crafts booths, and food. The festival takes
place at Deal Island Harbor. Bring a lawn chair and watch the race from
the beach. The race takes place a ways off shore, so bring to
binoculars to see the action. You can also launch kayaks from the sandy
beach and paddle out for a closer view of the race.
Deal Island Harbor
Deal Island, Somerset County





