Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore

Sail250® Maryland and Airshow Baltimore is a global gathering of international tall ships, military ships, and aircraft celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. Maryland and Baltimore are part of a five-city national event which also includes the ports of New Orleans, Norfolk, New York and Boston. The event offers ship crews, cadets and midshipmen, aviators and, of course, visitors from all over the world to join in an unforgettable experience and a world-class celebration of all things maritime and aviation in commemoration of our Nation's semiquincentennial.

The Maryland event will feature the return of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron and other aviation performers for an airshow over Baltimore Harbor, flyovers at Baltimore Inner Harbor, and the Open House at Martin State Airport.

SAIL250® Maryland Fleet, Flight, and Festival activities will take place at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Fells Point, North Locust Point, Baltimore Peninsula, and Martin State Airport.

SAIL250® Maryland & Air Show Baltimore is produced by Living Classrooms’ Historic Ships in Baltimore in partnership with the United States Navy, Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism, City of Baltimore and Baltimore County as well as Sail Baltimore, Air Support, Martin State Airport, United States Coast Guard, and other agencies and organizations.

Learn more about MARYLAND 250 Here!

Stay in the know and make the most of your Maryland SAIL250® experience by downloading the FREE SAIL250® Maryland App today! This all-in-one event companion puts everything you need right at your fingertips — from real-time updates on ship arrival times, visitation schedules, and airshow flyovers, to detailed maps of festival zones, parking and transportation tips, and rich descriptions of participating ships and aircraft. Whether you’re planning your day around the Blue Angels’ breathtaking performance or navigating to the nearest ship open for tours, the app ensures you won’t miss a moment. You’ll also get access to educational resources, special event highlights, and more — all conveniently updated throughout the week. Don’t just attend SAIL250® Maryland — experience it like a pro with the app designed to be your ultimate guide on land, sea, and sky!

Sail250® Maryland

Crab Soup Cook-Off, Pro and Home Chef, and Apple Pie Bake-Off Contest Applications!

Crab Soup Cook-Off Pro

This fan favorite event returns on Friday, June 26 from 12-1:30pm at the Inner Harbor Festival during Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore presented by Northrop Grumman. The Sail250 Crab Soup Cook-Off is open to all professional chefs working at a Maryland restaurant, bar, tavern, caterer or hotel. Chefs will present their best interpretation of Crab Soup, whether it's Maryland-style, Cream of Crab, Half-and-Half or another interpretation altogether. Access the application and additional information HERE

Crab Soup Cook-Off Home Cook Edition

This NEW EVENT takes place on Sunday, June 28 from 11am-12:30pm at the Inner Harbor Festival during Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore presented by Northrop Grumman. The Sail250 Crab Soup Cook-Off - Home Cook Edition is open to all non-professional home cooks who live in Maryland. Cooks will present their best interpretation of Crab Soup, whether it's Maryland-style, Cream of Crab, Half-and-Half or another interpretation altogether. Access the application and additional information HERE

SAIL250 Apple Pie Bake-Off

This NEW EVENT takes place on Sunday, June 28 from 2-3pm at the Fell's Point Festival during Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore presented by Northrop Grumman. Baltimore's Big Apple Pie Bake-Off is open to all bakers who live or work in Maryland. Bakers will present their best interpretation of Apple Pie. Access the application and additional information HERE

Best of Luck to All Contestants!

Applications for Vendor, Entertainers, and Exhibitors are CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application. To be placed on the waiting list, please email: kathy@sailbaltimore.org

Sail250® Maryland KIDS ON THE BAY, PARADE OF NATIONS

An annual "Fleet Week" fan favorite, the Kids on the Bay Parade returns for Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore presented by Northrop Grumman with an exciting, international twist: marching crews from the flotilla of visiting tall ships!

Led by the Quantico Marine Ceremonial Band, the parade also features U.S. Navy Sailors, stilt walkers, jugglers, sports team mascots, Baltimore's own The Marching Elite, George & Martha Washington, Betsy Ross, Ben Franklin, Uncle Sam ... and more!

The Kids on the Bay: Parade of Nations takes place on Saturday, June 27 from 11am-12pm at the Inner Harbor Promenade. Please use this application to tell us about your marching unit! APPLY AND SEE MORE INFO HERE!

We appreciate your interest in joining us as a Hospitality Partner during Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore presented by Northrop Grumman. Baltimore plans to welcome this world-class event with our City's trademark hospitality and we are thrilled to have you join the festivities!

Please use this application to let us know what special Sail250 themed promotion, deal, menu or food item, cocktail or drink item, hotel package, discounted admission, transportation package, tour, etc. you're creating that is taking place June 24-30 and we will be happy to promote your establishment as part of our marketing/PR campaign.