This past weekend’s Guinea Jubilee didn’t go off quite as planned, as off-and-on rains caused the cancellation of some events and sent vendors hustling to break down their tents, with an early end to activities on Saturday.
“Your community spirit shines through, rain or shine, and we truly appreciate each of you who helps keep the Jubilee tradition alive,” said a social media post made shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday, announcing the early closing of the event.
“Despite the stormy start to Friday, the first day of the Guinea Jubilee was well attended and our new kickoff format recognizing the Queen’s Court and the Grand Marshal was well received with much more community participation,” said Guinea Jubilee chair Melissa Ashe.
Among the casualties of the storms included the Touch-a-Truck event for youngsters, the crab pot pulling, anchor toss, kids’ buoy toss and oyster shucking watermen’s contests (as Friday night’s rainfall made the area unusable) and the fireworks show to end the festiv...