The Tall Ships Are Coming!® August 1 – 4, 2019. The City of Kenosha is looking forward to welcoming an international fleet of seven historic sailing vessels and tall ships to our harbor during the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE®. Kenosha is one of 11 host ports on the Great Lakes in 2019 – including stops in Canada.
TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED ON LINE OR AT THE GATE. CASH OR CREDIT CARD.
SUMMARY OF EVENTS
Thursday, August 1, 4 – 6pm, 6pm – 8:30pm
Parade of Sail along Lake Michigan followed by Opening Ceremony and FREE concert with the band, TYNAN on the Peanut Butter & Jam Stage at Kenosha City Hall, 6th Avenue at 54th Street
Friday, August 2, 10am – 6pm
Festival* open for ship tours, sail aways, art village, food, music & Pepsi Kids Zone..
Friday, August 2, 7pm – 9pm
Kenosha Rocks the Dock* to American English, British tribute band.
Saturday, August 3, 10am – 6pm
Festival* open for ship tours, sail aways, art village, food, Miller Lite Music Stage & Pepsi Kids Zone
Sunday, August 4, 10am – 6pm
Festival* open for ship tours, sail aways, art village, food, Miller Lite Music Stage & Pepsi Kids Zone
* Ticket purchase required for Festival and Kenosha Rocks the Dock
MORE DETAILS: Festival takes place at Kenosha’s harborfront at 54th Street and 6th Avenue. Vessels will arrive in a “parade of sail” on the afternoon of August 1, lead by Kenosha’s own tall ship – the schooner Red Witch. Ships will be docked in two locations: along the harbor at 54th Street between Sixth Avenue and First Avenue for the festival and ship tours, and next door to the Kenosha Yacht Club at 5130 Fourth Avenue on Simmons Island for the sail aways. Festival admission tickets are good for any one day during the festival. Step aboard the majestic vessels and leave your cares at the dock. Explore the ships from bow to stern. Visit the Wisconsin Coastal Management and NOAA Education Station to hear about water conservation, captain’s stories and more. Enjoy family fun with the Kenosha Public Museum’s hands-on activities in the Pepsi Kids Zone. Live music at the Miller Lite Stage, an art fair, food and beverages all add to the experience — something for everyone.