DC BLACK YACHT FEST
DC Black Yacht Fest

Labor Day Weekend · Washington, DC

DC Black Yacht Fest Labor Day Weekend

September 5–7, 2026

Three days of luxury yachts, the Gala, the All White Affair, and after-hours energy on the Potomac. The nation's premier luxury yacht and lifestyle experience returns.

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Labor Day Weekend

September 5–7 Washington, DC

Opening night is Saturday, September 5 at The Gathering Spot, followed by the Yacht Experience on the Potomac and the All White Affair. Tickets are on sale now.

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DC Black Yacht Fest Labor Day Weekend, September 5–7, Washington DC — painted poster of yachts on the Potomac at sunset

Labor Day Weekend 2026

The Weekend Schedule

  1. SaturdaySeptember 5

    Welcome Brunch & Day Party

    Gaia

    12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  2. SaturdaySeptember 5

    The Gala

    The Gathering Spot

    8:00 PM – 2:00 AM

  3. SundaySeptember 6

    The Yacht Experience

    On the Potomac

    1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  4. SundaySeptember 6

    The After Party

    Zooz

    8:00 PM – 2:00 AM

  5. MondaySeptember 7

    The All White Affair

    12 Stories

    2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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2026 Recap

Relive the Experience

A look back at the moments that defined our 2026 festival — the yachts, the energy, the people.

The Experiences

Featured Galleries

Three signature experiences. One unforgettable weekend.

Yacht Experience

Featured — On the Water

Yacht Experience

An afternoon on the Potomac aboard a private fleet — open decks, monument skylines, and a crowd that knows how to celebrate. Our signature day on the water, and the reason people come back.

  • Luxury yachts
  • Waterfront views
  • DJs
  • Dancing
  • Champagne
  • Scenic moments
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All Black Experience

The Main Event

All Black Experience

  • Elegant dinner
  • Nightlife
  • Entertainment
  • Cocktails
  • Stylish guests
  • Celebration
Blue Carpet Experience

Opening Night

Blue Carpet Experience

  • Fashion
  • Art
  • Red carpet arrivals
  • Media moments
  • Luxury atmosphere

About

A Luxury Lifestyle Experience

DC Black Yacht Fest is a luxury lifestyle experience designed to bring together ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, creators, and tastemakers through unforgettable events in Washington, DC.

From luxury yacht experiences and elevated nightlife to brunches, networking, fashion, and curated entertainment, every event is designed to create meaningful connections and unforgettable memories.

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Experience the Energy

"Easily the most elevated event I've been to in DC. Every detail was on point."
Guest, All Black Experience
"The yacht day was unreal. The vibes, the people, the views — pure luxury."
Guest, Yacht Experience
"Felt like a movie premiere. The Blue Carpet set the tone for the entire weekend."
Guest, Blue Carpet Experience

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