June 17 - 22
The Wharf (Transit and Market Piers)
A maritime celebration like no other! Visit The Wharf to welcome the world's largest matched fleet of ocean racing yachts to Washington, DC. All activities on Recreation Pier are family friendly and free to attend!
Fleet Week Activities
Thursday
Public Yacht Tours (Recreation Pier)
Clipper Race Fan Zone
Family Fun Activities
Balloon Artist
RC Boat Races
Knot Tying
Signal Flag Making Mini Golf
360 Photo Booth
Live Entertainment and DJs
Cultural Performances
Friday
Public Yacht Tours (Recreation Pier)
Clipper Race Fan Zone
Family Fun Activities
RC Boat Races
Knot Tying
Glitter Tattoos
Signal Flag Making Mini Golf
360 Photo Booth
Live Entertainment and DJs
Cultural Performances
Saturday
Public Yacht Tours (Recreation Pier)
Clipper Race Fan Zone
Family Fun Activities
Paint Your Own Wooden Boat
RC Boat Races
Knot Tying
Signal Flag Making Mini Golf
360 Photo Booth
Live Entertainment and DJs
Cultural Performances
Paint Your Own Wooden Boat
Monday
International Stage Performances
Parade of Sail and Fireworks Display (9:00 p.m.)
Public Yacht Tours
Step aboard and explore the fleet up close during public boat tours at The Wharf. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience these ocean-racing yachts firsthand and learn more about the sailors and the extraordinary journey behind the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
Plan Your Weekend
Although The Wharf is close to major thoroughfares, please choose not to drive to The Wharf if at all possible. Join us in our effort to reduce our environmental impact and traffic congestion—and save on parking since we only have a limited amount of spots and rates can be expensive. Instead, take Metro and our free SW Shuttle to enjoy a hassle-free visit at The Wharf.
If you chose to drive, The Wharf has three underground parking garages that are open around the clock. Each garage has multiple entrances:
- Wharf Garage 1 - 20 Blair Alley SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
- Wharf Garage 1 - 19 Sutton Square SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
- Wharf Garage 1 - 700 Water St SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
- Wharf Garage 2 - 21 Riley Street SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
- Wharf Garage 2 - 21 Parker Row SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
- Wharf Garage 3 - 602 Water St SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
Make a day of it! Before or after exploring Clipper Race Fleet Week activities, take advantage of fine dining, casual cafés, and gourmet on the go on the waterfront.
International Stage at the Grove Schedule
Thursday, June 18 | 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Featuring DJ Zemiii
1:15 p.m.: Clipper Interview
1:40 p.m.: Cultural Performance, Azerbaijan
2:10 p.m.: Cultural Performance, Nepal
2:45 p.m.: Cultural Performance, Morocco
3:30 p.m.: Korean Culture & Art of MD Dancers
4:15 p.m.: Clipper Interview
5:00 p.m.: Colada Shop Cooking Demonstration
6:00 p.m.: Cultural Performance, Israel
7:00 p.m.: Orquesta La Manplesa
Friday, June 19 | 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Featuring DJ Henry Flo
12:15 p.m.: Children’s Sculptor, Isaiah Aladejobi
1:30 p.m.: Clipper Interview
2:15 p.m.: Marissa Zechinato
3:00 p.m.: Clipper Inteview
3:45 p.m.: Jam Session, Duke Ellington Band
5:15 p.m.: Clipper Discovery Conversation
7:00 p.m.: Plastic Toys
Saturday, June 20 | 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Featuring DJ G-Frank
12:15 p.m.: Planet Word
1:40 p.m.: Clipper Interview
2:00 p.m.: The Relfex & Bagpiper
3:00 p.m.: Clipper Interview
3:45 p.m.: Fiesta Asia
4:45 p.m.: Cultural Performance, Mongolia
6:00 p.m.: Cultural Performance, China
6:30 p.m.: DJ Dirty Rico
Monday, June 22 | 6 - 9:30 p.m.
Featuring DJ Pryme and Sirius Company
6:00 p.m.: Departure festivities begin featuring DJ Pryme and Sirius Company
8:15 p.m.: Slipping lines ceremony
9:00 p.m.: Fireworks display and parade of sail