Celebrate Alpena’s rich nautical history at this year’s Maritime Festival!
Returning with an exciting new twist, the festival takes over the waterfront from Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23. This year’s lineup features 2-hour tall ship excursions, deck tours, hands-on family activities, Great Lakes exhibitors, the Battle of the Paddles river race and rooftop party, and a brand-new community boat parade!
In partnership with the Alpena Chamber of Commerce, City of Alpena, Dork Brothers Racing, and Alpena Downtown Development, the Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is proud to bring you this summer festival.
Tentative Scheduled:
Friday, August 21
Sails available on Inland Seas at 10am, 1pm, 4pm (tickets $55 adults, $35 kids)
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5 p.m. Racers for check in for Battle of the Paddles
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5:30 p.m. Battle of the Paddles begins
5:30 p.m. Battle of the Paddles viewing party on the roof deck of the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, cash bar available
7 p.m. Battle of the Paddles awards and celebration party
Saturday, August 22
Sails available on Inland Seas at 10am and special evening sail* at 7:15pm
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*the evening sail will take part in the Thunder Bay Maritime Festival Boat Parade and then sail into the bay for the sunset
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Riverside Events at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
- Deck tours of tall ship Inland Seas
- Story walk with the Alpena County Library
- Underwater robots and scuba diving demonstrations
- Imagination Station hosted by United Way of Northeast Michigan
- Interactive Exhibitors from regional organizations such as: Michigan Sea Grant, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, United States Coast Guard, and more!
8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Maritime Festival Boat Parade
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Rules & Regulations
Sunday August 23
Sails available on Inland Seas at 10am, 1pm, 4pm
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