Greenport
Maritime Festival
This
year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Greenport Maritime Festival. If you've
been meaning to come to the Festival, this is your opportunity!
The
Maritime Festival takes place September 19 - 21 in Greenport Village. Attendees
will enjoy a parade, demonstrations, tastings, artisan crafts, fishing
contests, entertainment, refreshments, tour boats, a film screening, museum
exhibits and much more.
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| Greenport Village is accessible by land or by sea. |
The
Festival is organized by the East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation, and this year the
Festival features a fundraiser for the preservation of the Long Beach Bar
"Bug" Lighthouse. Built in 1871, the lighthouse sustained a good deal
of damage during Hurricane Sandy, and while some repairs have been done, the
work is far from over.
The
Seaport Festival pays tribute to all of those seafarers who draw their living
or their enjoyment from the sea. It also introduces new generations to the
importance of the waters surrounding Long Island, from both a contemporary and
a historic perspective.
The
Maritime weekend is a great time to take a boat ride over to Greenport and to enjoy
early Fall weather. But come early! The Festival promises to be a popular
venue, and hosts thousands of visitors during its short weekend.
Modern
Yachts will be in attendance with great end-of-season opportunities for weekend
boaters, fishing fans, and family boaters. We hope to see you there!
For complete information,
visit the Festival website: http://www.eastendseaport.org/Maritime_Festival.html
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