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Your Guide: Hop Aboard Maritime Weekend

The sea-inspired activities run from Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 8-11

The Marblehead Maritime Festival got underway Thursday with a garden party.

It's slated to end Sunday with kids activities at Fort Sewall.

In between, you are invited to cruise the seas, view ocean-inspired art and hear the call of the waves in shanties, singing that once accompanied labor aboard ship.

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The festival, presented by the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce, runs from Aug. 8-11.

Below is schedule of events as listed on the chamber's site, for more information visit the chamber site.

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Marblehead Maritime Festival 

Thursday, August 8, 6 to 8pm

SASHAY to the Historic Jeremiah Lee Mansion Garden Party 

The Marblehead Museum invites you to celebrate summer at this historic mansion built in 1768. 

Dress in festive garb and enjoy live music, food, and a cash bar at this unique venue. 

For more information visit: www.MarbleheadMuseum.org

Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11

ADMIRE Classic Yachts at Anchor and Under Sail 

View beautiful vintage boats of all sizes in Marblehead Harbor for the Corinthian Classic Yacht 

Regatta. 

For more information visit: www.CorinthianClassic.org

ENJOY Maritime Art

The Marblehead Arts Association will be exhibiting Maritime Art. The exhibit features 

photographer, Craig Davis and painters Dimetrious Athas and Roger Salisbury.

For more information visit: www.marbleheadarts.org

Friday, August 9, 6 to 7:30pm, Abbott Hall

LOOK & LISTEN with photographer Leighton O’Connor 

Join this renowned globe trotter for an amazing visual journey of regattas from Galway to 

Valencia and ports in between. Come along and race in the America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, 

Extreme 40’s, Rolex International Regatta, and more. 

For more information visit: www.leightonoconnor.com

Friday, August 9, noon to 2:30pm

PADDLE-O at Little Harbor 

This event will cover paddling basics, navigation instruction, and the Paddle-O Challenge. Cast 

off in a kayak or on a standup paddle board in search of prizes as you navigate around Little 

Harbor. Suitable for families with kids age 5 and older. Fee: $65. 

For more information visit: www.LittleHarborBoathouse.com

Saturday, August 10

SAIL/BOARD the SCHOONER ARDELLE 

Check out this authentic, indigenous, traditionally built Cape Ann vessel from Gloucester, MA. 

She’s a delightful combination of sleek and fast, comfortable, and stable. Tour the ship, go for a 

sail, or both! For more information visit:www.SchoonerArdelle.com2

Saturday, August 10, Maritime Marketplace

EXPLORE Maritime Exhibits, Artisan Vendors, & Activities 

Including everything from boat builders to artists, exhibits and activities will be located at the 

State Street Landing and Little Harbor. Live music and entertainment, beer and food vendors, 

harbor tours, paddle boarding, and kayaking. Family activities include a treasure hunt, a pirate 

hat station (design your own!), and other family activities to keep everyone busy. 

MUSIC 

At the heart of the Maritime Festival is the growing tradition of maritime musicians singing 

shanties and nautical songs. From 10am-5pm on Saturday, celebrate maritime life with seven 

performances from around the region promoting the shanties and songs of the sea.

10:00am: John Warren

11:00am: Kevin (Captain Snitch)

Noon: Paul Harty & Larry Young

1:00pm: Mudhook

2:00pm: Three Sheets

3:00pm: Mercantilliers

4:00pm: Honky Tonk Women

10am: Harborside Maritime History Walking Tour

Starts at The Landing, travels to Fort Sewall, and back to The Landing. This Walking Tour will 

discuss the integral relationship between Marblehead’s social and economic history and the 

sea—the very fiber of the Town’s existence. For more information: Judy Anderson, 

Marblehead Heritage Tours, marbleheadtours@aol.com, 781-631-1762.

1pm: Marblehead Little Theatre Performance

School Street. Stop by School Street to watch a youth group from the Marblehead Little Theatre 

at their 1PM outdoor performance while you dine on their deck. 

For more information: http://www.mltlive.com/

Sunday, August 11

RELAX

… at Fort Sewall while you watch the classic yachts under sail returning to the harbor from their 

final competition. A beer truck and food vendors will be on-site as you enjoy a rousing “Bags” 

tournament. Take in some history as you tour the fort and learn about 1,000 Marbleheaders at 

sea in the War of 1812. Fun for all is guaranteed!

11:00am – 4:00pm: Beer truck

Noon – 1:30pm: Historic Presentation at the tip of Fort Sewall

Noon – 1:30pm: Cells at Fort Sewall open by Glover’s Regiment for tours

1pm – 3pm: Kids activities 

1pm – 4pm: “Bags” tournament

2pm: Salty Dog Parade

Noon – 1:30pm – Harborside Presentation - Marblehead in the War of 1812

Meet at the end of Fort Sewall. FREE Admission. Donations welcome, open to all. For 

more information: Judy Anderson, marbleheadtours@aol.com, 781-631-17623

Noon – 4:00pm – Picnic at Ft. Sewall 

Enjoy family activities & games. Enjoy food vendors on-site. Watch the conclusion of the 

Corinthian Classic Regatta. Please note the following activities:

 1:00pm: “Marblehead Bags” Tournament. Cash and Merchandise prizes awarded to the

top two teams!

 2:00pm: “Salty Dog” Parade. Dress your dog in a “Nautical and Seaside Fun” Theme, 

and show him/her off! (Possible costume ideas: Sailing, Pirates, Surfing, Swimming, 

Fishing, Ocean Creatures, Water Sports, Clam Bakes, Cookouts, etc.)

1. Registration begins at 1:30pm, and the Parade will begin at 2:00pm.

2. A $5 Donation per entrant is requested and will be donated to the Friends of 

Marblehead’s Abandoned Animals at the conclusion of the event.

3. Judging categories are to be determined.

4. Prizes awarded by Pawsitively Marblehead, Worldly Pets, and Personal Comforts 

Pet Care, LLC. 

• 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Kids activities 

1pm: Marblehead Little Theatre Performance

Fort Sewall. Stop by to watch a youth group from the Marblehead Little Theatre at their 1PM 

outdoor performance at the top of Fort Sewall. 

For more information: http://www.mltlive.com/


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