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The day will be full of fun for all ages and packed with a programme of all sorts of activities and entertainment. Watch the exciting Clovelly Cup yacht rally. It is an amazing sight to see the yachts surrounding the harbour and setting off to race across the bay. (If any yachtsmen and women are interested in taking part or being involved, please contact jon@traceace.co.uk Throughout the day there will be live music, Higher Being Circus street entertainment, activities and games for the whole family. This includes a workshop with Washhouse Studio and Punch & Judy, plus face paintings and a variety of stalls selling food and event-themed arts & crafts. It is definitely a day to remember! Free entry for under 16’s who come in maritime-themed fancy dress costumes! Standard admission charges include all entertainment. Watch the 2019 Lifeboat and Maritime weekend video, filmed and edited by Miles Trevelyan-Johnson. https://www.clovelly.co.uk/event/clovelly-maritime-festival/

The Maine Lobster Festival is an annual event that celebrates the rich maritime history and culinary tradition of Maine. First held in 1947, the festival has grown into one of the most anticipated food festivals in the United States. In 2025, the Maine Lobster Festival continues to attract thousands of visitors from around the world who come to indulge in fresh Maine lobster and experience the unique coastal charm of this picturesque region. Frequently Asked Questions When is the Maine Lobster Festival 2025 scheduled to take place? The Maine Lobster Festival 2025 is scheduled to take place from August 1st to August 5th, 2025. Where does the Maine Lobster Festival 2025 take place? The Maine Lobster Festival 2025 is held in Rockland, Maine, at the Harbor Park overlooking the beautiful harbor. What can attendees expect at the Maine Lobster Festival 2025? Attendees can expect a feast for the senses and soul at the Maine Lobster Festival 2025, including delicious lobster dishes, live entertainment, arts and crafts, cooking contests, and more. Are there vegetarian or non-seafood options available at the Maine Lobster Festival 2025? While the focus of the Maine Lobster Festival is on lobster and seafood dishes, there are also vegetarian and non-seafood options available for attendees. How can one purchase tickets for the Maine Lobster Festival 2025? Tickets for the Maine Lobster Festival 2025 can be purchased online through the official festival website or at the entrance on the day of the event. Is there parking available at the Maine Lobster Festival 2025? Yes, there is parking available near the festival grounds, and shuttle services may also be provided for attendees. Are pets allowed at the Maine Lobster Festival 2025? While pets are not allowed at the Maine Lobster Festival 2025, service animals are permitted to assist attendees with disabilities. https://essencefestivalinfo.com/maine-lobster-festival-2025-a-feast-for-the-senses-soul/

The next Australian Wooden Boat Festival will be held 7 - 10 February 2025. The preview program for the 2025 Festival will be released in early November 2024. For a glimpse of what's ahead take a look at our past programming here: 2023 Festival Program. AWBF is Tasmania’s largest free event and the largest celebration of wooden boats and maritime culture in the Southern Hemisphere. Founded in 1994, the four-day festival is held biennially in Hobart, spanning the entire waterfront and feeding into the city beyond. Hobart's historic port bursts to life with a vibrant atmosphere, offering a curated blend of experiences. The festival features a stunning collection of wooden vessels, from historic tall ships and classic yachts to traditional fishing boats. Visitors can enjoy the grandeur of the opening Parade of Sail, and the closing Admiral’s Sail, along with on-water displays, boat cruises and tours, symposium talks, workshops, cooking demos, exhibitions, theatre, film, live music at the festival tavern, delicious Tasmanian food and drink, and a dedicated kids' maritime precinct with shaded areas and plenty of activities. A festival much-loved by Tasmanians, mainlanders and overseas friends, the event is powered by passionate individuals, community groups and organisations committed to protecting and celebrating wooden boats and maritime culture. Those who’ve not attended may think it’s a niche event only for devout wooden boat enthusiasts. They’d be wrong. Despite being a not-for-profit, the AWBF is big. In 2023, the festival welcomed 450+ wooden boats, 100+ exhibitors and vendors, 250+ performers, speakers, authors and chefs, and saw 60,000 visitations across four days, with 10,000 attendees on site at any one time. This was all delivered by a small team of highly skilled staff and an amazingly talented and dedicated 350+ strong volunteer crew. Our incredible partners and donors also contribute to our success by providing generous financial and in-kind support. And, of course, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the boat owners and enthusiasts who make the AWBF possible. Thank you all! Fair winds, and see you in 2025! https://australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au/

The Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival (PMFF) was started over 20 years ago by Portsmouth NH residents, Jeff Warner and Peter Contrastano. It was modeled on the small maritime festivals in coastal towns and villages of the British Isles, where local pubs and other businesses would host small, intimate concerts while singers and small bands performed on the downtown sidewalks. It is an annual celebration highlighting Portsmouth’s historic downtown’s rich maritime heritage, which dates back to the original English settlement in 1630, and continues today in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, across the Piscataqua River in Kittery, and with maritime businesses on both sides of the river. The festival attracts a wide-ranging audience from all over New England and the Northeast. On the last weekend in September, the streets of Portsmouth ring with the music of the sea. Singers and musicians wander the sidewalks downtown, and the sounds of sea shanties and forebitters waft through the doorways of nearly a dozen venues all within a block or two of Market Square. The festival runs from 10 a.m. Saturday through Sunday afternoon, with a concert on Saturday evening.There is a Maritime Songwriting Competition on Saturday morning at 10:00; the winner will be invited to perform the winning song at the Saturday night concert.The grand finale of the festival is the Chantey Blast, a rollicking “all hands in” public sing in Market Square at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, with each of the weekend’s performers leading a song.Sea shanties, the rhythmic work songs that helped sailors coordinate their efforts while raising or lowering sails and anchors, recall the whalers and other wooden ships that were built along the Piscataqua and sailed out of Portsmouth in the 19th century. Forebitters, were songs that sailors sang for relaxation and amusement around the forebitters, stanchions to which ropes and cables were secured near the bow. These songs may recall the naval victories of Piscataqua-built warships and the exploits of Portsmouth-based privateers in the War of 1812, but they could be about anything—pirate escapades, Jack Tar’s romances ashore and at sea, mothers and sweethearts, popular songs of the day, hymns, bawdy ditties and whatever else could relieve the tedium of a long voyage and lift the spirits of the seamen between watches. Contemporary sea songs will be heard along with the old favorites, and the public is enthusiastically encouraged to join in the fun. The PMFF is a nonprofit enterprise, and the totally FREE festival is run by volunteers and financed entirely by donations. https://pmffest.org/

The Whitby Fish and Ships Festival 2025 promises a weekend of fun-filled activities, cookery demos, live music, and street entertainment. Set in the iconic fishing town of Whitby, this two-day event showcases the best of local seafood, maritime history, and much more. Date and Time May 17, 2025 – May 18, 2025 Exhibition Highlights There’s plenty to see and do at the Whitby Fish and Ships Festival, including: Cooking demonstrations from top local chefs Fish Craft Marquee – Filleting demos, crab and lobster preparation, and meet the local fishermen keeping these traditional skills alive. Crafty workshops for kids Street Entertainment – Pirate-themed walkabouts, sea shanties, and live theatre performances Music Marquee – Enjoy live music all weekend with local bands, sea shanties, and toe-tapping performances. Why Visit? The Whitby Fish and Ships Festival is a unique opportunity to dive into the rich fishing heritage of this historic coastal town. With cooking demonstrations by local chefs, interactive fish craft displays, and exciting street performances, it’s the perfect event for families, food lovers, and history enthusiasts. Explore the town’s maritime past while indulging in delicious seafood and enjoying a packed programme of live music and entertainment. Location The festival takes place along New Quay Road in Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1DH. Entry Free entry – no pre-booking required. https://whats-on-yorkshire.com/whats-on/whitby-fish-and-ships-weekend-2025/

Welcome to the Morecambe Maritime Festival 2025 Join us at the Morecambe Maritime Festival to celebrate Morecambe’s proud maritime culture and heritage with captivating performances of Sea Songs & Shanties, and a variety of outdoor activities on Morecambe’s Promenade. Explore the hidden gems of Morecambe Town. Enjoy the stunning views of Morecambe Bay. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and support a great cause, as this festival is a fundraising event for the Morecambe RNLI. https://morecambemaritimefestival.uk/

Come join us for the post Halloween Redemption at the Derby Gaol. An evening of drinking, food, and ghost stories Facebook Event

Jan 31 and Feb 1, 2025 Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-4pm Admission $10 https://www.longrifle.com/event/18th-annual-18th-century-artisan-show-carlisle-pa/

Colonial Merchants Come and visit some of the best merchants in 18th century reenacting! Demonstrators and craftsmen from across the midwest will be displaying their wares for sale. Military Units & Tacticals Military and militia units from many different organizations and locations will be camping in the park to teach the public about the life a soldier and camp follower. Be sure to check out the afternoon battles and the Saturday evening tactical. Entertainment Jugglers, street performers, magic, and more. Musical entertainment will fill the air as our 18th century market becomes a stage. https://colonialmarketdays.com/

New England Colonial Trade Fair March 8th & 9th 2025- SAT 9AM-5PM & SUN 9AM-2PM $5.00 Admission- Daily Door prize To be held Dover Lodge of Elks #184 282 Durham Road, Dover NH 03820 Expected VENDOR LIST: Ellis River Knife Works- Jeff Wardwell Bethlehem Trading Post- Vincient and Maria Spiotti www.bethlehemtradingpost.com Westminster Forge - Tom Brown Copper Ware www.westminsterforge.com Steinhagen Pottery -Erich, Janice-www.steinhagenpottery.com Steve Woodman- Guns, Replica & Antique Bruce Beane - Fine Flintlocks and Knives Chuck Walker -Powder Horns and knives. Ken Hamilton -- Knives and Artifacts Ray Hamilton guns ,trade goods Brian Anderson Blacksmith, tomahawks, gunsmith Historical artist Gossville Shoes, Bruce, Penny Graham, Colonial Shoes gossvillenh.com Quiet Bear Forge Trading Co-Kim Brooks PJS TRADING- -period toys and games and trade goods Wentworth House - Rollinsford NH S.A.R -Sons of the American Revolution Kelli's Sewing Studio - Kelli Burnham kellisews.com Mornin' Joe Turnings -Joe and Bonnie Dorand-Bowls, Baskets,quilts,inkle tapes Andy Volpe-Artist and Living History Print maker andyvolpe.com Bailey's Brooms-Everett Bailey- Shaker Broom maker Maine Powder House Black powder sales Roy Stroh- Gunsmith custom handmade muzzleloaders, knives. Smith River Smithy-Richard C. Wright-Blacksmith smithriversmith@aol.com Paul Courtemanche-Leather Work, Canteens shooting pouches and other leather goods Pat Lipman- The Bonnie Weaver, "handwoven towels/mats, scarves" Charlene Warbeck-Trade Goods John Durant- Book Seller Miss Catherine's Threads-Catherine Goodmen-Hand spun Yarn-wool, Hand Knitting William Carter-Hand Sewn Shirts R. Eckert - Tinware Iain Haight-Ashton - Glassware Robert Lecce -Pewter Pot Fine Spiced Chocolate George Morrison - The Flint Lock Man Custom Flintlock firearms Warren Halstead - 18th-19th Century items Steve Topliff - Gun Collection Hersey Buckets - William Hersey Alan Whitney- Trade Goods Forrest Bonney-Handcrafted Furniture Russell Spies - Pewter items handmade. spoons, soldier's, colonial reproductions WM Booth, Draper-Paul Dickfoss Living History Heritage Maine - Arthur Langley Andre Souligny - SPOONERLUST www.spoonderlust.com http://ellisriverknifeworks.com/newengland-colonial-trade-fair

Annual Festival - Food - Arts & Crafts - Fireman's Parade - Oyster Festival Parade - Waterfront Educational Activities - Entertainment - Antique Car Show. https://www.urbannaoysterfestival.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theurbannaoysterfestival

Celebrate Connecticut’s rich maritime history and our connection to the sea! This fun-filled weekend has Military and Private Ships, Flock Theatre’s Burning of Benedict Arnold, Little Mermaids and Sea Monsters Parade, Coast Guard Helicopter Search and Rescue Demonstration, Sea Service Showdown – a Maritime Skills Challenge, Fishing Clinic, Kids Nautical Zone, Rum Tasting, Live Music, Local Vendors, Food Trucks, and more! This year’s Festival is held at Fort Trumbull State Park and the Waterfront Park in beautiful New London, Connecticut. The Festival is providing FREE water taxi and shuttle buses between venues so you can park once each day and enjoy both venues! We have loads of fun all weekend, so plan to attend both days for a great destination weekend! Festival Tips Children who arrive Saturday morning can get their face painted and make a costume for free to JOIN in the Little Mermaids and Sea Monsters Parade at 1pm! This year it’s being held right in Fort Trumbull State Park! Bring your picnic blankets or beach chairs to enjoy great live music, delicious food, and stunning waterfront views on the grass of Fort Trumbull. Fort Trumbull is a BYOB space, so no alcohol will be sold at the Festival but you are welcome to bring your own. Head to downtown New London for dinner at the Basque Festival on the plaza across from the train station or visit one of the great New London restaurants between 5 – 7:30pm Saturday and then join the historical Burning of Benedict Arnold March of the Traitor along Bank Street! Wear period garb to fully immerse yourself in this historic event dating to 1782! Park in a downtown garage or on the street near Fort Trumbull or the Waterfront Park and use the Festival’s free water taxi and shuttle bus to go between venues. The parking lot at Fort Trumbull is reserved for those with a Handicapped parking permit. All Weekend Events 10am-5pm Free Transportation Travel between venues by water aboard the Thames River Heritage Park water taxi or by land on our free shuttle bus https://ctmaritimefest.com/

Please join us for the 35th Nautical Flea Market on January 18-19, 2025! Vendors: The 2025 application is now live on the Vendor Info tab. Enjoy the day in the community park - listen to live music, enjoy lunch and a cold beverage. Bring the kids too. If it's nautical, you'll find it here - all types of boating equipment, fishing gear, nautical antiques and artwork, scuba gear, beach attire, boat shoes, jewelry, motors, anchors, tackle, hard to find parts and manufacturer close-outs! Over 200 vendors will be selling new and used gear at great prices! Looking for a new, or new to you, boat? Local dealers and private sellers will be on site ready to make a deal on new and used boats, motors, trailers and jet-ski's. Event Hours Saturday: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Event Location Community Park, located on US1 (Federal Highway) between NE 10th Street and NE 6th Street 820 NE 18th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 http://www.nauticalfleamarket.net/

Sail Amsterdam 2025 – An epic nautical event Ten years since it was last held, Sail Amsterdam will celebrate 50 years since its inception in 1975. It will also be a major part of the celebrations to mark the 750th year of Amsterdam itself. In August 2025 the 10th edition of this 5 yearly event returns Sail Amsterdam is a huge draw for Amsterdammers and visitors alike. Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the river to see the sail and tall ships festoned in all their glory. A piece of history sailing by to celebrate the birthday of Amsterdam. The nautical event takes place every five years and was first started way back in 1975. In 2020 it was cancelled due to the pandemic, so you can expect Sail Amsterdam 2025 to be an incredibly popular and poignant celebration. https://www.passport2amsterdam.com/what-to-see-do/sail-amsterdam-2025/

Northwest Maritime hosts the second-largest Wooden Boat Festival in the world every September. Thousands of people converge in Port Townsend for a three-day celebration of the beauty of wooden boats and the richness of our maritime culture. 300 boats on land and water, over 100 presentations, dozens of exhibitors, live music all day, every day—plus local food, beer, and wine. Join us! https://nwmaritime.org/nwmc-events/signature-events/wooden-boat-festival/ https://woodenboat.org/

October 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26, 2024 | Timed entries at 6:00 and 7:00 pm Do you believe in sea monsters? This Halloween, discover “what lurks beneath” at Mystic Seaport Museum! Explore our indoor and outdoor spaces as the mysteries of the ocean come out to play. From giant puppets to incredible Kraken tentacles climbing the rigging of the whaleship, Charles W. Morgan, this limited-time event includes creepy Halloween fun for all. Families and children of all ages can enjoy a fanciful spooky walking tour complete with a ghostly apparition, swimming sailors, and joyful spirits. Create a sea monster or mermaid craft and engage the imagination at the children’s mini-ship playscape! New This Year! For thrill seekers, take a scary guided tour (ages 12+) into the darkness with a ghostly sailor as your guide. You will encounter creatures of the deep, shipwrecked sailors, and tormented souls as your group attempts to escape to the other side. View fascinating and unnerving marine specimens from our collection, astonishing glass invertebrates, looming figureheads, and the highly interactive Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures, an exhibition based on Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” Explore the ghostly ambiance of a seaport village at night as you stroll the waterfront and check out a séance, enjoy a fireside chat with one of our storytellers, grab a take-home card from the print shop, and more. Halloween-themed food and beverages will be available at Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern as you investigate the unknown and decide for yourself whether you believe in monsters of the deep! Members: Adult $20 | Youth $16 Non-members: Adult $25 | Youth $20 https://mysticseaport.org/what-lurks-beneath-a-halloween-experience-2024/

October 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26, 2024 | Timed entries at 6:00 and 7:00 pm Do you believe in sea monsters? This Halloween, discover “what lurks beneath” at Mystic Seaport Museum! Explore our indoor and outdoor spaces as the mysteries of the ocean come out to play. From giant puppets to incredible Kraken tentacles climbing the rigging of the whaleship, Charles W. Morgan, this limited-time event includes creepy Halloween fun for all. Families and children of all ages can enjoy a fanciful spooky walking tour complete with a ghostly apparition, swimming sailors, and joyful spirits. Create a sea monster or mermaid craft and engage the imagination at the children’s mini-ship playscape! New This Year! For thrill seekers, take a scary guided tour (ages 12+) into the darkness with a ghostly sailor as your guide. You will encounter creatures of the deep, shipwrecked sailors, and tormented souls as your group attempts to escape to the other side. View fascinating and unnerving marine specimens from our collection, astonishing glass invertebrates, looming figureheads, and the highly interactive Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures, an exhibition based on Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” Explore the ghostly ambiance of a seaport village at night as you stroll the waterfront and check out a séance, enjoy a fireside chat with one of our storytellers, grab a take-home card from the print shop, and more. Halloween-themed food and beverages will be available at Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern as you investigate the unknown and decide for yourself whether you believe in monsters of the deep! Members: Adult $20 | Youth $16 Non-members: Adult $25 | Youth $20 https://mysticseaport.org/what-lurks-beneath-a-halloween-experience-2024/