2010 CLEVELAND TALL SHIPS® FESTIVAL
Presented by
The Port of Cleveland and The Rotary Club of Cleveland
July 7 - 11, 2010
About the Festival: In July 2010 a fleet of magnificent Tall Ships will sail into the Port of Cleveland to participate in a 4-day, fun-filled festival. The Rotary Club of Cleveland will host 9 -11 replica historic vessels in celebration of its 100th anniversary in honor of its long-time commitment to the people of the City of Cleveland. The Festival will showcase the diverse Great Lakes maritime history, spotlighting environmental themes while promoting youth leadership through sail training. Visitors can board the vessels, meet the crew and experience the heritage these ships symbolize. Cleveland welcomes the Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge ®, a series of port to port international sailing races, cruises and maritime festivals starting in Toronto and ending in Chicago.
Opening Festivities: Wednesday, July 7
Majestic Parade of Sail: 4:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies: 7:00 p.m.
The public is invited to view the spectacular entry of the Tall Ships under full sail into Cleveland’s harbor. Ships will not be open for boarding after the Parade. Final viewing location will be available at a later date. Ships will then be docked downtown at the Port of Cleveland. Opening festivities will follow the Parade of Sail.
General Information
Tickets (Admission and ship boarding) Thursday, July 8 - Sunday, July 11:
Tickets are good any day of the Festival – Rain or shine!
$14 Day Of $11 groups of 10 or more
$12 Advance Sale $11 Seniors (65+); Rotarians; Military
$ 8 Children 6-14 (under 5 free)
Tickets may be purchased at the Playhouse Square Box Office
Call 216-241-6000
Online at playhousesquare.org
(Go to the “Purchase Tickets” section of the website)
Gates open: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Ship boarding: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm*
*Ship boarding hours are subject to change and lines may close before posted time to accommodate those already in line.
Festival Activities
Enjoy Exhibits, Maritime Market Place and Family Entertainment. Take part in youth sail training activities dockside, visit the Festival Village and discover more about sailing and nautical products and services. Explore the Great Lakes United Green Village to learn how maritime activities along the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes are working to improve the environment. Ship ramps are unable to accommodate wheelchairs; dockside viewing only.
Group Sales and information
Discounts are available for 10 or more people and tickets may be purchased at Play House Square – see above. Group coordinators with event questions may call 216-236-8467 and leave a message.
Group Tickets: $11; Children in the group – $8
Two FREE tickets – one each for the group driver and guide; additional chaperones with youth groups - $8
Bus Parking: Information, final location and fees will be available to the group coordinators as the event gets closer.
Food: Groups may not bring their own food into the Festival, but concessions will be available and it will be possible to arrange for boxed lunches through the Festival’s caterer or concessionaire. It may be possible to reserve a place to eat as a group (in hospitality chalets) for a nominal fee.
Sail Aways
Three ships will be providing 1.5 hour sails during the day. Children under 6 are not permitted to sail. Advance purchase of individual sail away tickets is not available at this time. For information on chartering a ship for a private sail or event, please call 216-236-8467 and leave a message.
Project YESS (Youth Empowered to Succeed through Sailing). The Rotary Club of Cleveland has developed this legacy project to serve at-risk youth in our region. Project YESS will enable 100 high school students, ages 14 to 17, to work together to develop character, leadership, and relevant life skills that can be transitioned to careers within and outside of the maritime industry. Students will work towards earning a berth for a 3-5 day sail. Activities for younger children and dockside activities at the Festival will also be created. Go to the Youth Sail Training section of the website for more information.