Save the date for the 2025 Guinea Jubilee!

September 26 & 27, 2025

THE FESTIVAL OPERATES RAIN OR SHINE!

(Always the last Friday and Saturday in September)
8784 Guinea Road, Hayes VA 23072

Registration for food and craft vendors will open soon!

The Guinea Heritage Association’s mission is to preserve the history and values of the unique community called Guinea. The Guinea Jubilee – Gloucester’s Fall Event” – is a two-day event that annually attracts thousands of people to celebrate and honor the way of life in the Guinea Neck. The Jubilee features cultural activities, arts and crafts exhibits, a parade, delicious seafood, and fireworks to end the event. The festival is always held the last Friday and Saturday in September.

Volunteer

We welcome volunteers to help on Guinea Heritage Day as well as during the Festival. Help set up at events, sell merchandise, greet people – become a part of our team!

** No pets allowed on festival grounds. Service animals are always welcome but for the convenience and safety of all, service animals must wear identification. ***

Important Dates

Grand Marshal Nominations Due July 15, 2025
Pageant Entry Deadline for 2025 TBA
Craft and Food Vendor Deadline, August 31, 2025
Sponsorship deadline (to guarantee name on banner), August 31, 2025
Guinea Heritage Day, September 8, 2025

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS!

Deadrise Club
Scotty Signs (Martin's Custom Designs)
Gloucester Refuse
Traffic Safety Supplies

Hayes Plaza Club
Phillips Energy
Riverside Walter Reed
Abingdon Ruritans

White Boots Club
Chesapeake Bank
Hogge Law
Bay Lawn Care
Middle Peninsula Golf Carts

Guinea Marsh Club
Bena Creations
Brent & Becky's Bulbs
Brown’s Well Drilling
G Town Bait and Tackle
Gunn's Body Shop
Harris Garage
Hogg Funeral Home
Pruitt Automotive
Scoot's BBQ
Taylor Do It
Water Pro

Friends of Guinea
Achilles Shopping Center
Craig Nuckles
Mike’s Tire and Auto
TeraPixel Drone Solutions

Partners
Gloucester County Sheriff's Office
Gloucester CERT
Fairfield Foundation
Workboat Life
Watermen's Museum