June 18 – 21, 2026 · Washington, DC
A Juneteenth Weekend Experience
A 4-Day Celebration of Culture, Community & Luxury
Buy any yacht ticket and get complimentary VIP access to all 6 events.
Countdown to DC Black Yacht Fest
June 18–21, 2026 begins in:
The Main Event
A Curated On-Water Experience
Saturday · 2PM – 8PM
The highlight of the weekend. A multi-yacht experience bringing together music, energy, and celebration on the water. Limited capacity.
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A four-day celebration of culture, luxury, and connection in Washington, DC.
The Official Pre-Yacht Experience · Steps from the water
A Curated On-Water Experience
A guided rooftop experience set to curated R&B sounds
A rooftop day party to close out the weekend
Tickets
Three ways in. Each one designed to meet you exactly where you are.
For Yacht Owners & Charterers
Join the official tie-up experience on the Potomac during Juneteenth Weekend.
A curated collection of yachts, music, and elevated energy. Apply to participate in the BYO Yacht Program — starting at $500 per yacht.
The Tie-Up Experience
Potomac · Juneteenth Weekend
Hundreds of attendeesSold-out experiencesDC's premier Black luxury weekend
Venues
Move Early
Early guests lock in the best pricing, premium yacht access, and first pick of the weekend's most coveted experiences. Don't let this one pass you by.
Private yacht charters are limited — and they always sell out first
Exclusive access to DC's most sought-after venues
Four days of intentional programming you can't replicate
Dining, nightlife, brunch, yachting, wellness, and poolside — every pillar, one weekend
Built for professionals and tastemakers who move with intention
The Standard
DC Black Yacht Fest is redefining what a premium summer weekend looks like — and who it's made for. This is the standard.
An all-black Juneteenth dinner & afterparty at The Gathering Spot DC
Curated for a culturally connected, style-conscious audience
Premium venues handpicked across Washington, DC
Limited-capacity yacht flotilla on the Potomac
Elevated programming spanning four days and six signature events
Designed for mature, social, high-energy guests who set the tone
Partnerships
Align your brand with the culture. Featured collaborations and premium activations are open for the 2026 weekend.
Sponsor Spotlight
Creativity, culture, and luxury on the water.
DC Black Yacht Fest is proud to welcome Captain QT and Be You Create as an Official Yacht Sponsor for BYF 2026.
This partnership brings together culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, and luxury on the water. Captain QT and the Be You Create team will sponsor one of the featured yachts during the DC Black Yacht Fest main event on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Official Swimwear Sponsor
Mahogany Coast Swim
Community Impact
Founder
Santana Moss
89 Ways to Give
President
Carmen Felder
Official Community Impact Partner
DC Black Yacht Fest proudly partners with 89 Ways to Give to celebrate culture, community, and impact during Juneteenth Weekend 2026.
In Partnership With
89 Ways to Give
DC Black Yacht Fest is proud to partner with 89 Ways to Give as our Official Community Impact Partner for the 2026 Juneteenth Weekend experience.
Together, we are creating a platform that blends culture, luxury, celebration, and meaningful community impact — proving that elevated experiences can also inspire real change.
As DC Black Yacht Fest continues to grow, community engagement and cultural empowerment will remain central to the vision.
"Impact isn't just what we do after the celebration — it's part of the experience itself."
Additional Community Partners Coming Soon
On The Horizon
We're building meaningful collaborations with organizations that share our vision of cultural excellence and community empowerment. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements.
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