Antique & Classic Boat Festival

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Official Website:	Antique & Classic Boat Festival
Location:	10 White Street, Hawthorne Marina Cove, Salem, MA
Phone:	(978) 740-9890
Dates:	Saturday, August 27, 2011 - Sunday, August 28, 2011
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Fairs & Festivals

Come and see a diverse display of beautiful antique and classic sailboats, powerboats and hand-powered craft ranging from elegant 1920's - 1930's era runabouts and cabin cruisers to classic sailboats and schooners.

This is your chance to meet skippers and crews and vote for your favorite boat! Other highlights include the Blessing of the Fleet, nautical market, ship models, marine art and entertainment, and the Grand Antique & Classic Boat Parade. Everyone is welcome!

Festival Highlights
40 plus vintage boats
Fun for the whole family! Kids get on board some boats
Vote for your favorite boat
Blessing of the Fleet
Parade of boats
New Orleans jazz band
Crafts fair
Artists
Children's activities
And more!

To the delight of the public, some skippers sport vintage garb; others display period decor and table settings aboard their craft. Welcome mats, parrots and captivating floral arrangements have been seen. Many owners invite the public aboard for a personal tour and regale them with tales of their boat's history, memorable voyages and the joys and woes of restoring her.

Expand your appreciation of our nation's maritime heritage and salute those who are preserving a piece of it! The spirit of the Festival is to gather the grand old craft and those who love them! Join the fun, and have a great day with the whole family at the waterfront.

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Saturday, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Cost

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$5 Donation, children under 12 free

Location

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10 White Street, Hawthorne Marina Cove, Salem, MA map

Hawthorne Cove Marina is at 10 White Street, Salem, MA 01970, Tel: 617-666-8530

By Sea: Check coordinates on marinas.com for the Marina. Call Channel 9 as you approach for docking assistance.

By car: The Marina is one block from the House of Seven Gables [Derby Street]. Please continue on Derby St. and take a right on Blaney Street to the Festival parking lot. Its free! Trailered craft and other landside exhibitors can turn right on White Street to unload before parking at the adjacent Festival parking lot.

By Boat Ramp: Continue down Derby Street past White Street about a mile. Derby Street turns into Fort Avenue. Turn right at sign to Winter Island Park and follow the signs to the ramp.

By public transportation: There is MBTA train and bus service from Boston to Salem. Rail service is on the Gloucester/Newburyport line out of North Station, Boston. Buses 450 and 455/459 run between Haymarket Square, Boston, and Salem Depot on weekends. The Festival is about three-quarters mile walk from the station.

Parking:
Parking is free.

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