Maritime Heritage Festival brings tall ships to harbor
PORT WASHINGTONMaritime Heritage Festival Aug. 17-19 on the Lake Michigan shore of this historic Great Lakes port city features two majestic tall ships this year.
Deck tours of the Madeline, a reconstructed 19th cen- tury Great Lakes schooner based in Traverse City, Mich. and Wisconsin's flagship schooner Denis Sullivan, along with day sails on the Denis Sullivan, make this annual festival a one-of-a-kind maritime experience.
In addition to the tall ships, festival goers can enjoy the Artisan's Marketplace, educational and historic activities and displays, two music stages, harbor tours, children's activities, a food and beverage court, the always popular Cardboard Boat Regatta on Saturday and Sunday and fireworks on Saturday.
Musical performers include the Zydeco music star C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band at 8 p.m. Friday.
A children's area offers fun and educational presenta- tions and activities that kids will love. And, the many diverse food vendors tempt the whole family's taste buds.
Lakeside Spirit, an Edelweiss Company vessel (Milwaukee River Boat Line), will provide harbor cruises from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, on the hour. Pricing is Adults/$15; Seniors 60+ and Kids 12 and under/$13. The 8 p.m. Sunset Cruise is $20 for all and the 9 p.m. Fireworks Cruise is $25 for all. Beverages, bar service and snacks are available on all cruises.
Entry to the festival is free and tickets for deck tours are available in advance for $6 (includes both ships). Sailing trips on the Denis Sullivan also can be pre- booked at www.portmaritimefestival.com/Tickets
Festival hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.
For more information or to book cruises in advance, visit www.portmaritimefestival.com or call 262-993- SAIL.The festival is presented by Port Washington Tourism Council.
Cardboard Boat Regatta photo by Dan Laurence
