Save the date for the 2024 Guinea Jubilee!
September 27 & 28, 2024
THE FESTIVAL OPERATES RAIN OR SHINE!
(Always the last Friday and Saturday in September)
8784 Guinea Road, Hayes VA 23072
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, 2024
Pageant Entry Deadline for 2024 TBA
Craft and Food Vendor Deadline, August 31, 2024
Sponsorship deadline (to guarantee name on banner), August 31, 2024
Guinea Heritage Day, September 8, 2024
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS!
Deadrise Club
Scotty Signs (Martin's Custom Designs)
Gloucester Refuse
Traffic Safety Supplies
Hayes Plaza Club
Riverside
Chesapeake Bank
Land and Coates
Abingdon Ruritans
White Boots Club
Ocean Products
Crabs Express
Bay Lawn Care
Middle Pennisula Golf Carts
Friends of Guinea
Water Pro
Rappahannock Oyster Company
Achilles Shopping Center
Hogg Funeral Home
Harris Garage
PHA - Peninsula Heating & Air
Atlantic Emergency Solutions
Brown’s Well Drilling
Linda Kay and Kenny Bonniville
G Town Bait and Tackle
Brent & Becky's Bulb
Craig Nuckles
Mike’s Tire and Auto
Tom Wilke State Farm
Farmer's Daughter
David Peebles
Partners
Gloucester County Sheriff's Office
Gloucester CERT
Fairfield Foundation
Workboat Life
Watermen's Museum