With the highly anticipated Tall Ships Festival scheduled to set sail into Greenport this week and six majestic vessels ready to tie up at the village’s historic marina, festivities are slated to begin on Friday as a sea of scheduled events unfolds.
The Greenport Tall Ships Festival will feature six ships from four different countries, with the highlight centering on the arrival of France’s L’Hermione, a recreation of a sailing vessel making a symbolic journey across the Atlantic to commemorate General LaFayette’s voyage in 1780.
The Hermione represents the strong ties between the United States and France. Joining the L’Hermione will be the Picton Castle, Sagres, Lynx, AJ Meerwald and Kalmar Nyckel.
Tickets are required for Tall Ships’ visitation and can be purchased here. Regular priced tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for kids; family packs are available. For tickets, click here. Daily ship tour hours are from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Each ticket is good for one entire day, for the touring of all ships. Educational and sponsor exhibits will be located in Mitchell Park, and live music will be performed in two locations.
Parking will be available on village streets and at Greenport High School, located at 720 Front Street.
The Long Island Rail Road will offer expanded service on July 4 and 5 for the event.
Volunteers are needed: Volunteers will work a minimum of four hours and receive perks, including two free tickets, an event staff T-shirt, beverages, snacks, and a letter of thanks from the village. Volunteering is a great opportunity for students seeking community service opportunities, village officials said. Those wishing to volunteer should arrive at 9:45 a.m. at the Old Schoolhouse each day to offer their services.
For all Tall Ships info, click here.
Daily Schedules
Friday, July 3
A Captains’ Welcome Reception takes place at Peconic Landing’s Brecknock Hall in Greenport on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. For additional information and tickets, click here.
Saturday, July 4
10 a.m.: Opening Ceremony of Tall Ships 2015
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Ship Tours (Purchase tickets at any ticket booth)
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Mitchell Park exhibits, East End Seaport Museum, carousel rides
11 a..m to 5 p.m.: Village Historical Blacksmith Shop opens
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Excursion Tour to Bug Lighthouse
Live Music: Main Stage
Noon to 2 p.m.: “Eastbound Freight”
3:30 to 5 p.m.: “Who Are Those Guys”
6:30to 8:30 p.m.: “Funkin’ A”
Live Music: Second Stage
2 to 3:30 p.m.: “Nina Et Cetera”
5 to 6:30 p.m.: “Mick Hargreaves”
6 to 11 p.m.: Relief Hose Company/Phoenix Hook & Ladder Greenport Fire Department Carnival
10 p.m.: Fireworks at the Polo Grounds onMoores Lane
The festival takes place at Mitchell Park all day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, July 5
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Ship Tours (Purchase tickets at any ticket booth)
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Mitchell Park exhibits, East End Seaport Museum, carousel rides
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Village Historical Blacksmith Shop opens
Noon to 2 p.m.: Live radio broadcast, WEHM-FM, in Mitchell Park
4 to 5:30 p.m.: Excursion Tour to Bug Lighthouse East End Seaport Museum
6 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Relief Hose Company/ Phoenix Hook & Ladder Greenport Carnival
10 p.m.: Fireworks at the Polo Grounds on Moores Lane
Live Music: Main Stage
Noon to 2 p.m.: “Inda Eaton”
3:30 to 530 p.m.: “Hopefully Forgiven”
7 to 9 p.m.: “HooDoo Loungers”
Live Music: Second Stage
2 to 3:30 p.m.: “Marty Attridge Trio”
5:30 to 7 p.m.: “Black and Sparrow”
The event takes place Sunday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Monday, July 6
7:30 to 8:30 a.m.: Tall Ship “Hermione” arrival
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Ship Tours (Purchase tickets at any ticket booth)
10 a.m to 9 p.m.: Mitchell Park exhibits, East End Seaport Museum, carousel rides
10 a.m.: Hermione Welcome Ceremony, to be held at the marina observation deck in Mitchell Park.
10 a.m.: Hermione interactive tent opens
7:30 p.m. Greenport kicks off “Dances in the Park”
Live Music: Main Stage
1:30 – 3 p.m.: “Gene Casey & the Lone Sharks”
Live Music: Second Stage
Noon – 1:30 p.m.: “Porch Groove”
The festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Mitchell Park.
Tuesday, July 7
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ship Tours (Purchase tickets at any ticket booth)
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mitchell Park exhibits, East End Seaport Museum, carousel rides.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hermione Interactive Tent
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Village Historical blacksmith shop open.
The event takes place at Mitchell Park from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Estimated arrival times for Tall Ships
The Kalmar Nyckel and A.J. Meerwald are expected to arrive in Greenport on Thursday.
The Lynx and Picton Castle are expected to enter Greenport Harbor about noon on Friday.
The Sagres is expected to enter Greenport Harbor about 11 a.m. on Friday..
The Hermione is expected to arrive in Greenport at about 7:30 a.m. on Monday.
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