Tall ships are coming… tall ships are coming…

They are here!!  Arriving in the fog the tall ships are coming into Greenport harbor for the weekend.  While many people may avoid Greenport like the plague, if you are coming to visit for the holiday weekend – or happen to live within walking distance of the village – there is so much happening for the Tall Ships Challenge 2012.  The Challenge started in Savannah, and from Greenport will stop in Newport and Nova Scotia.  

The full event schedule and a map here: http://www.greenportvillage.com/

Of note, you can purchase tickets online or at the docks to board the ships from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets costs $15 and allow you to tour all seven of the ships.   My recommendations:  The Picton Castle , at 180 feet it’s the biggest of all the ships,  will be docked on the longest pier closest to the marina office, along with Unicorn and Bounty.  I also recommend seeing the Pride of Baltimore (being from Maryland and all) which is docked near the North Ferry.  The Roseway is offering sail excursions at 9:00, 12:00 and 2:30 both days.

Starting tomorrow there will be live music all day on the main stage in front of Prestons Wharf.  Local favorite, Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks will be playing at 7pm on Saturday and we are planning to be there.  Claudio’s live music starts at 10pm, if you really want to make a night out of it – it’s not like it happens every year!  

Other weekend tips: 

The Greenport Farmers' Market will stay open until 3:00 pm on Saturday.  And there will be fresh strawberries for sale from newcomer Hodun Farms in Calverton. 

Also on Saturday is the first ever Art Show and Reception at Stirling Yoga from 4:00 pm -7:00 pm.

An Art Auction and Wine Tasting will take place on Sunday from 11:30 - 2:30 at Terrance Joyce Art Gallery. 

And one of my favorite spots, Bruce's Cheese Emporium will offer Beer and Bivalves on Saturday and Sunday.  

Come and enjoy the ships, the crowds, and the start of summer!