Erie Tall Ships Festival II

This is a Perry 200 Sponsored Event, direct all questions to:

Flagship Niagara League
Email: sail@flagshipniagara.org
Phone: 814-452-2744 x208
http://www.flagshipniagara.org

September 5-8, 2013  - Erie, PA

This September, Erie is proud to host the largest gathering of tall ships the city has ever seen.  Guaranteed to take your breath away, you'll be inspired by the historical maritime festival.

Tall Ships Erie 2013 is a monumental event for the entire region.  This festival is an incredible fundraiser for the Flagship Niagara brought about by the Flagship Niagara League.  Tall Ships Erie 2013 would not have been possible without the support of numerous area sponsors including Perry 200 and Highmark. 

Take a look back at the Battle of Lake Erie as we commemorate the 200^th Anniversary.  This festival assures to educate and entertain spectators with a parade of sail, ship tours, demonstrations, entertainment, children's activities, crafts/gift vendors, food vendors and much more. 

Thursday, September 5

5 - 7 PM                      Parade of Sail

Friday, September 6

9 AM – 2:30 PM          School Ship Tours

2:30 – 6 PM                Public Ship Tours

7 – 9 PM                     Shipboard Private Receptions

Saturday, September 7

10 AM – 6 PM             Public Ship Tours, Entertainment

7 – 9 PM                     Shipboard Private Receptions

Sunday, September 8

10 AM – 6 PM             Public Ship Tours, Entertainment

The story of the village of Erie and its role in building the fleet that won the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 is bound up with the U.S. Brig Niagara.  The city and region have a rich maritime history from fishing to boat building to a port for ore, sand and gravel.  The port is on a natural bay formed by the peninsula called Presque Isle.  Erie's harbor entrance is deep which means easy access and requires no tugs.

The Port of Erie has fine facilities to offer cargo shippers on the Great Lakes and is positioned to serve industrial companies in the United States and Canada.

Besides the facilities and services offered to business and industry, the Port of Erie is proud to welcome residents and visitors to enjoy the beauty of Lake Erie's and Presque Isle Bay's sparkling waters, family and recreational activities and beautiful sunsets.