The Guinea Jubilee includes many contests and events for all ages, including:

  • Parade
  • Car Show
  • and More.

The Guinea Jubilee is fun for all ages with events, food, shopping, and more, including:

  • Fireman’s Parade
  • Car Show
  • Live Music
  • Fireworks
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Karaoke
  • Food

Reserve your space Early!

If you would like to reserve a space for your craft or food business, please see our Vendor page for details and reservation information. vendors may reserve spaces for:

  • Crafts
  • Food – Commercial & Non-Profit
  • Non-Profits
  • Political Organizations

THE FESTIVAL OPERATES RAIN OR SHINE!

Save the date for the 2023 Guinea Jubilee!
September 29 & 30, 2023 (Always the last Friday and Saturday in September)
8784 Guinea RoadHayes VA  23072

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

The Guinea Heritage Association is committed to preserving the history and values of a unique community we call Guinea. The Guinea Jubilee 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 a fireworks show to end the event. Our festival is always held the last Friday and Saturday in September.


Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering with the Guinea Jubilee, please fill out the form on our volunteer page. Help is needed in a variety of areas for each day of the festival and Heritage Day.


Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors!

Deadrise Club

B&S Refuse

Hayes Plaza Club

Riverside Health System
Land and Coates
Chesapeake Bank
Oyster Cove Boatworks
Franktronics
Abingdon Ruritan Club
Whitley’s Peanuts

White Boots Club

Water Pro
Big Island Seafood
Comfortable Climate
Bay Lawn Care
Ocean Products
Lockwoods Carpets
Crabs Express
Phillips Energy
Nixon’s Fishery
Sunbelt Rentals
Dominion Fireworks
Scotty’s Signs (Martin’s Custom Designs)

Friends of Guinea

Rappahannock Oyster Company
Achilles Shopping Center
Hogg Funeral Home
Unique Environmental Energy
Scoots
Mike’s Tire and Auto
Ken Evans Allstate
Craig Nuckles
Bena Creations
Farmer’s Daughter
Harris Garage
Tom Wilke State Farm
PHA – Peninsula Heating & Air
Ace Hardware
Atlantic Energy Solutions
David Peebles

Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office


Important Dates – TBA

Artist’s Reception, Buck’s StoreTBA 2023
Grand Marshal Nominations DueTBA 2023
Pageant Entry DeadlineTBA 2023
Craft & Food Vendor DeadlineAugust 31, 2023
Advertising DeadlineTBA 2023
Miss Guinea Jubilee PageantTBA 2023
Guinea Heritage DaySeptember 10, 2023