Phoebus dinghy dock at Phoebus waterfront with Fort Monroe at horizon.

Burning one's socks is a sailing tradition signaling the beginning of the boating season. Socks are burned and then not worn by sailors again until the winter returns. Our spin on this event includes donating new socks to the Salvation Army, which distributes them to those in need.

The event will include music, Atomic Dogg food truck and beer vendors, boating and marine related displays and of course, the burning of socks.