EVENT DETAILS
Daily Schedule
Thursday, August 22, 2019:
Festival grounds where ships will be docked are not open to the public. Any other waterfront location will offer good views of the Parade of Sail and fireworks.
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4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Parade of Sail on Presque Isle Bay, hosted by Tom Kastle
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9:00 p.m.
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Fireworks on Presque Isle Bay
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Presented by Gibson Fireworks with support from Lakeshore Towing.
Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25
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8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Shuttle service runs between parking locations and drop off points near festival grounds
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10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Festival grounds open
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Ships open for deck tours
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Festival activities and exhibits open
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10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Musical performances from The Wild Geese, Buffalo Rose, DJ Henry GQ, Smokin' Section and many more
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Get the full entertainment and event schedule, exclusive content and activity details with the Tall Ships Festival Guide.
Festival Map
Our Vessels
US Brig Niagara
Mama and Baby Duck
Denis Sullivan
Empire Sandy
Appledore IV
Appledore V
St. Lawrence II
Lettie G. Howard
Bluenose II
Playfair
Santa Maria
Picton Castle
Fair Jeanne
Latest News
Former WWII Minesweeper to Join Tall Ships Erie 2019
June 28, 2019
WWII Minesweeper, now converted Tall Ship, will join the Tall Ships Erie 2019 festival lineup.
Christopher Columbus' Replica Ship to Sail Back to America for Tall Ships Erie 2019
June 12, 2019
Replica of Spanish ship to join Tall Ships Erie 2019 festival lineup
Two More Historic Ships Added to Tall Ships Erie Festival Line-up
May 9, 2019
Appledore IV and Appledore V Will Join Tall Ships Erie Festival.
Tall Ships Erie Announces First Ship
April 3, 2019
Tall Ship DENIS SULLIVAN is announced as first Tall Ship, bringing its captain, Tiffany Krihwan, back home to Erie.
Home-Built Ship Sails to Lake Erie for Tall Ships Erie 2019
June 19, 2019
A tall ship built in a navy captain's backyard will join the lineup for Tall Ships Erie 2019 festival
BLUENOSE II, a Legendary Racing Tall Ship, Will Visit Tall Ships Erie Festival
May 21, 2019
Legendary racing tall ship to sail into Lake Erie.
World's Largest Rubber Duck to return to Erie with Baby Duck
April 16, 2019
"Mama Duck," the 6 stories high rubber duck that weighs 11 tons will be at the Bayfront this Summer. You will be able to see this yellow duck at the Tall Ships Festival this August.
Queen Commissioned Ship to Join Tall Ships Erie 2019 Festival
June 14, 2019
TS PLAYFAIR, commissioned by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1974, will sail into Lake Erie for the Tall Ships Erie 2019 festival.
Young Sailors Aboard the ST. LAWRENCE II Sail Into Lake Erie for Tall Ships Erie 2019 Festival
May 16, 2019
A tall ship summer camp for 13 to 18-year-olds will join the Tall Ships Erie 2019 festival line-up.
Canada’s Largest Passenger Vessel sails into Lake Erie
April 29, 2019
Former World War II tugboat, EMPIRE SANDY, is announced to arrive at tall ships festival in Erie, PA.