Sailfest 2026

35th Annual Sailfest NJ is Saturday 9/6 in Island Heights along the beautiful Toms River hosted by Rotary of Toms River! Over 130 vendors plus food trucks, live music, Sailing events, kid activities and more. This is a region-wide festival for families and everyone who loves boating, sailing, sailors, or anything nautical.
9-11 Reflection Ceremony: Sailfest NJ casts off at 11:30 with a special Reflection Ceremony to honor veterans, first responders, and others lost during 9-11.
Please note: You can only register to be a vendor/sponsor on our website SailfestNJ.com. Please do not become a victim of Sc@mmers, do not listen to anyone in the comments.
Sailfest NJ fun, food and festivities will continue all day with two different Sail Race Regattas as well as all the great music, art, crafts, vendors, raffles, food, beer, wine, kids activities, and other nautical things which thousands of Sailfest NJ fans throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York have grown to love!
So get ready to ‘hoist your sails’, start following our Sailfest NJ Facebook Page, and consider helping us out as a sponsor or volunteer. Proceeds from this event benefit the Rotary of Toms River’s Charitable Foundation.