As we welcome four tall ship vessels to our beautiful waterfront, local businesses across Sturgeon Bay are joining in the celebration! From live music and art to specialty cocktails, markets, and maritime-themed fun, here’s everything happening day-by-day during Tall Ships Weekend:
Thursday, July 31
🚢 Tall Ships Arrive in Sturgeon Bay!
The excitement kicks off as the ships begin arriving at the waterfront.
Shoreline Boat Tours – 120 N Madison Ave
- Parade of Sail Tall Ships Photography Tour, get your tickets HERE
Artist Guild – 215 N 3rd Ave
- FREE Build-Your-Own Tall Ship at Artists Guild 10 AM – 4 PM
Dromhus – 611 Jefferson St
- Cookout from 4 – 10 PM
- Tall Ships Party with The Foxfire Affair performing maritime music from 6 – 8 PM
- Followed by an open jam session from 8 – 10 PM
SB Social – 214 Michigan St
- Grand Opening: Live music (4 – 6 PM), food, drinks, bocce, cornhole & sandbox fun for all ages from 3 – 7 PM
Waterfront Mary’s Bar & Grill – 366 N Duluth Ave
- Tall Ship Watch Party: Bring your own chair and enjoy the waterfront view as the ships sail in!
Friday, August 1
Popelka Trenchard Glass – 64 S 2nd Ave
- Glass Blowing Demonstration + Reception from 5 – 7 PM
Bay Shore Outfitters/Trailside Canteen – 59 N Madison Ave
- Live music by Skoden – an upbeat party music band with an emphasis on 80’s music from 5:30 – 8:30 PM.
Stone Harbor Resort – 107 N 1st Ave
- Live music by Take Two at 6:30 PM
Artist Guild – 215 N 3rd Ave
- FREE Build-Your-Own Tall Ship at Artists Guild 10AM-4PM
Door County Sandbox – 1023 Egg Harbor Rd
- Live music by Adam Haste at 6 PM
Shoreline Boat Tours – 120 N Madison Ave
- Daytime Tall Ships Photography Tour, get your tickets HERE
- Evening Sunset Tall Ship Photography tour, get your tickets HERE
Saturday, August 2
Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market – Downtown Sturgeon Bay
- 8 AM – Noon: The largest farmers market in the county with over 80 vendors
Yoga in Graham Park – 10 Pennsylvania St
- 9 AM: Free outdoor yoga session with The Yoga Womb. Donations are accepted.
Classic & Wooden Boat Show – 120 N Madison Ave
- 10 AM – 5 PM: More boats than ever to admire, plus food, drinks, and kid-friendly games
Door County Granary – 72 E Locust Ct
- Live Sea Shanties from 10 AM – 2 PM and again 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Articipation Studio & Gallery – 10 E Oak St
- Dot Mandala Workshop with artist Amy Anderson from 2 – 5 PM
DoorCo Photo Gallery – 26 S 3rd Ave
- Tag DoorCo Photo in a social post during the weekend for 10% off in-store and a chance to be featured on their social media.
Popelka Trenchard Glass – 64 S 2nd Ave
- Glass Blowing Demo from 12 – 1:30 PM
The Lodge at Leathem Smith – 1640 Memorial Drive
- Live music at their outdoor Tiki Bar by Spike & April from 5 PM – 8 PM
Shoreline Boat Tours – 120 N Madison Ave
- Daytime Tall Ships Photography Tour, get your tickets HERE
- Evening Sunset Tall Ship Photography tour, get your tickets HERE
Sunday, August 3
Sikaflex Build-A-Boat Challenge – 120 N Madison Ave
- Cheer on teams during the “sea trials” at 1 PM as they test their handmade boats!
Waterfront Mary’s Bar & Grill – 366 N Duluth Ave
- Car Show all day
- Live music throughout the day
Stone Harbor Resort – 107 N 1st Ave
- Live music by Deep End at 2 PM
The Lodge at Leathem Smith – 1640 Memorial Drive
- Live music at their outdoor Tiki Bar by Spike & April from 1 PM – 4 PM
Shoreline Boat Tours – 120 N Madison Ave
- Daytime Tall Ships Photography Tour, get your tickets HERE
- Evening Sunset Tall Ship Photography tour, get your tickets HERE
Whether you’re here for the ships, the shopping, or the shoreline, Sturgeon Bay is ready to celebrate with you. Be sure to support these incredible local businesses and soak in all the fun Tall Ships Weekend has to offer! Let the festivities begin!