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Tall Ships Erie Is August 21-24, 2025

The four-day Tall Ships Erie festival is taking over Dobbins Landing, the Erie eMaritime Museum, and the Bayfront Convention Center August 21-24, 2025. 

Held every three years or so by the Flagship Niagara League, this year’s event features nine historic sailing vessels, live music, a maritime marketplace, children’s activities, food vendors, and more. 

Select tall ships are also offering day and evening sailing excursions.

Tickets and event information, such as parking details and event hours, can be found at https://tallshipserie.org.

Winner of the Tall Ships America’s Port of the Year award in 2019 and 2022, Erie is ready yet again to welcome the more than 100,000 visitors the Tall Ships Erie festival draws!