Duluth, Minnesota is no stranger to Tall Ships®, however Tall Ships® Duluth 2016 promises to be the largest event in the region’s history. Tall Ships® Duluth and Art in the Park have come together to create an unprecedented, one-of-a-kind Tall Ships® experience scheduled for August 18–21, 2016.
“Partnering with Art in the Park allowed us to make an excellent addition to an already impressive event,” stated Craig Samborski, executive producer of the festival. “Think of it as an event within an event. More than 150 artists will showcase their work, providing visitors the chance to purchase gallery quality art work,” added Samborski.
The spectacular event will fill Duluth’s Waterfront, Bayfront Festival Park and Harbor Drive with all the merriment TallShip® festival goers have come to enjoy, just way more of it. Ship tours, day sails, educational programming, a huge bevy of fantastic fare, re-enactors, curated beer garden, entertainment, live music and unlimited fun for the entire family — And of course, majestic Tall Ships sailing in from all over the world.
With more yet to come, an impressive list of nine ships have already been invited, with several new to the event that include:
- Norwegian Viking Ship Draken Harald Harfagre
- Spanish Ship El Galeon Andalucia
- General George Patton’s Personal Yacht When and If
- Schooner Mist of Avalon
- Tree of Life
- Appledore
For those looking for a real-life sailing experience, day sails will be offered on the When and If, Appledore, Denis Sullivan and Pride of Baltimore II. Tickets for the festival range from $9 – $95 with an additional, limited quantity Fast Pass option allowing front of line access to ships and zero wait time.
In another first, Tall Ships® Duluth is partnering with the Duluth Depot to offer bundled tickets for Tall Ships® and the Duluth Depot. Both Tall Ships® Duluth and the Depot have been discounted to offer great value to the customer. Explore the Historic Union Depot in downtown Duluth located just a few blocks from the Tall Ships Festival in Bayfront Park. The Depot is the epicenter of arts, history, and culture, featuring four museums for the price of one, in addition to being the home of several performing arts organizations and a scenic railroad.
Stay up-to-date on Tall Ships® Duluth 2016 by visiting www.tallshipsduluth.com or FaceBook and Twitter.
