Annapolis Up Rigging Tall Ship Festival

Downtown Annapolis will play host to the Annapolis Up Rigging Maritime Festival at City Dock from May 13 to 15, 2022.

Two iconic tall ships, two inspiring sailing vessels and a new scientific schoor will be moored at City Dock near the Burtis House and Susan Campbell Park.

It’s a SAIL-abration!

The weekend will also include live music at Susan Campbell Park on all three days as well as a maritime festival on Saturday and Sunday in the City Dock parking lot between the Harbormaster’s office and the park, plus activities for the kids. Admission is free to all events.

The list of boats that are participating:

Pride of Baltimore II, a 1988 replica Schooner (155’)

Lynx, a 2001 replica Schooner (122’)

Easterner, a 1958 Sloop (65.4’)

Adventurer, a 1984 Cherubini Schooner (56’)

Free deck tours of the boats are available and for a fee your can take a sunset sail on a tall ship.

Sponsored by The Downtown Annapolis Partnership, The City of Annapolis, Visit Annapolis, and Chesapeake Crossroads

Get more information at www.AnnapolisUpRigging.com

Vendor Space for those with a nautical theme is available.

PARKING: Those attending the event are encouraged to enjoy discounted parking at Park Place Garage (3 Park Place) or Knighton Garage and take the free shuttle to the city dock. Free parking at the Calvert Street Parking Garage (19 St. Johns Street). Additional paid parking is available at Gotts Court Parking Garage, Whitmore Parking Garage, and West Garrett Parking Garage.

Lodging nearby includes the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Flag House Inn, Georgian House, Gibson’s Lodgings of Annapolis, and Reynolds Tavern.