Walk in a fisherman’s boots for the day and experience an authentic, commercial fishing community . . .
- Tour commercial fishing boats, tugboats, and historic vessels.
- Listen to the fishing community share stories of their lives, skills and experiences.
- Watch demonstrations of net mending, trap making, fish filleting, and more.
- Enjoy performances of music, dance, poetry, and theater.
- Hear maritime authors read from their works.
- Try your hand at knot tying, net mending and other skills.
- See demonstrations by galley cooks, fisherman’s wives, and local chefs.
- Observe The Blessing of the Fleet.
Scheduled Activities:
- Performances of Music, Dance, and Poetry
- Narrative Stage (Panel Discussions and Author Readings)
- Kid’s Area (Family Performances)
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Contests (Scallop Shucking, Net Mending, Survival Suit Race, Filleting, Link Squeezing)
- Harbor Tours
- Author Readings
- Whaleboat Races
- Tugboat Muster
- Blessing of the Fleet
- Nautical Tattoo Contest
- Fishing Gear Fashion Show
Ongoing Activities:
- A Working Waterfront Exhibit (Wharfinger Building, Pier 3)
- Festival Store (Pier 3)
- Big Boats, Little Boats, model boats, and boat building (various locations)
- Farmers Market (Pier 3)
- Fishing Vessel Tours (Pier 3 & Coast Guard Park)
- Festival Souvenirs (Pier 3 & Steamship Pier)
- Industry Exhibits (Steamship Pier)
- Kids Area (nautical crafts, Steamship Pier)
- Maritime Artisans Marketplace (Pier 3)
- Non-profit Exhibits (Steamship Pier)
- Occupational Demos (Steamship Pier)
- Self-Guided Walking Tours (depart from Wharfinger Building)
- Harbor Tours (discounted rate)