2024 Salem Maritime Festival

Schedule

Sat Aug 03 2024 at 11:00 am to 06:30 pm

Location

160 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970 | Salem, MA

Join us for the 2024 Salem Maritime Festival, which will be held on Saturday, August 3rd from 11 am - 6:30 pm. The event takes place at Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Derby Street. This event is free and open to the public!
This year, the Salem Maritime Festival will feature a wide range of entertainment, including musicians, magic, visiting vessel, traditional craft demonstrators, and hands-on activities. This year’s event will also include the second “Great Salem Maritime Cardboard Boat Regatta.” Teams of two will test their ingenuity by racing homemade cardboard boats that will launch from Derby Beach.
Schedule of Events:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm: The Great Salem Maritime Cardboard Boat Regatta (races and award ceremony)
12:00 noon - 6:00 pm: Demonstrators, exhibits, activities, and visiting vessel
12:45 pm - 6:30 pm: Live music and entertainment
- 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm – Squeezebox Stompers - Cajun
- 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm – Evan the Magician
- 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm - Sweet Soul Sounds – Motown
- 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm – Luna Latin Jazz Band – Latin Jazz, Salsa
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Free kayak and paddleboat rentals
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Reopening of the Salem Custom House
Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/Maritime-Festival

Where is it happening?

160 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Host or Publisher Salem Maritime National Historic Site

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