Guinea Jubilee Events

Guinea Jubilee Parade

The Guinea Jubilee and Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue invite you to be a part of the Guinea Jubilee Community and Firemen's Parade. The parade starts at 12:00 noon on Saturday and travels Guinea Rd (Rt 216) from Union Baptist Church to Abingdon Ruritan Club Grounds. Line up will begin at Union Baptist Church at 10:00am. The parade features floats, fire trucks, bands, farm equipment, and more. For more information contact Clyde Rising at 757-897-5777 or Ryan Ashe at 804-815-1966. See our Forms page for applications for community, fire, and political entries.

Crab Walk & Run and Shad Run

C.B. Buck Rowe's store, just opposite Bena Post Office is the starting point for these events. The one mile crab walk or run begins at 8:30 am and follows Mark Pine Rd (Rt 643) for 1/2 mile before returning to the finish line. The 5K Shad Run starts at 9:00am and follows Mark Pine Rd (Rt 643) to York Rest Ln then back to Buck's store. Participants registering before September 10, 2011 will be guaranteed a 2011 Run/Walk T-shirt. For more information contact Jim Baughman at 804 642-3007. 

Pedal the Loop

Pedal the Loop is a scenic bike ride through the marshes of Guinea Neck. With lengths of 15, 25 and 34 miles, the ride is geared towards serious, as well as recreational riders. First Morning Star Baptist Church ( 8906 Guinea Road on the right just past Bena P.O.) is the starting point for the 7:45 a.m. race. Snacks are provided and t-shirts will be given to the first 50 riders to register at a cost of $15.00. Additional information is available on the registration form or at Jubileebike@cox.net.

Crabpot Pulling and Anchor Throwing Contests

These competitions, designed to celebrate the heritage of the area waterman past and present, will be held on Saturday at 2:30 pm on the platform to the left of the stage. They are contests of skill and strength that give local waterman bragging rights in their community. Some records quickly fall but others last for years bringing respect to the record holder and the tradition for which the contests represent.  

Crab Pot Pulling

The crab pot pulling contest is a timed event where contestants compete to see who can pull, empty, and re-bait two crab pots in the least time. Contestants pull the crab pots up onto a raised platform, empty the rubber crabs into a basket, and restock the pot with simulated bait. Trophies are awarded for the first, second, and third fastest times.

Anchor Throwing 

In the Anchor Throwing contest, participants compete to see who can throw the anchor the farthest. Trophies are awarded for the first, second, and third longest distance.

Car Show

The Middle Peninsula Mopar Association Invites All Makes, All Models and All Years To The Annual Guinea Jubilee Gloucester Car Show. Activities include Car Show. Top 50 Awards for Hot Rods, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Street Machines, Antiques, Originals, Pro-Streets, 4x4's, Mini Trucks, Full Size Trucks & Motorcycles! Proceeds benefit Gloucester/Mathews Humane Society and the Free Clinic. Gates open at 8am, Car Show Registration from 8am-10am, Judging from 10am-2pm, Awards at 3pm. 20$ Registration Day of the show. For More Information visit www.moparassociation.org or Email: tkeefer@cox.net Hope to see you there darlin'.