Harbor Fest 2009 Schedule of Events

Ansonborough Field is located directly adjacent to the Charleston Maritime Center on Concord Street. The Union Pier Passenger Terminal is located at the foot of Market Street.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.charlestonmaritimefestival.com/tickets.html, the Charleston Visitor Center or on site the day of the event.

Schedule is subject to change.

Friday, June 26

10 A.M.: Festival grounds and docks open (ticket required).

10 A.M.: Olde Charles Towne parade (Maritime Center to passenger terminal and back).

10 A.M.-NOON: Cadet/crew rally and games (Ansonborough Field).

11 A.M.: Children's Pirate Parade (meet at Maritime Center flagpole).

NOON: Cannon and gun demonstrations (Ansonborough Field).

3 P.M.: Flintlock demonstration (Ansonborough Field).

4 P.M.: Cannon and gun demonstrations (Ansonborough Field).

5 P.M.: Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge Awards Presentation (Passenger Terminal).

6 P.M.: Festival grounds and docks close.

8 P.M.: International Tall Ships Soiree (Passenger Terminal, by invitation or ticket purchase).

Saturday, June 27

10 A.M.: Festival grounds and docks open (ticket required).

10 A.M.: Air show (Maritime Center Waterfront).

10:30-11 A.M.: Approximate time of Para-Commandos landing (Ansonborough Field).

11 A.M.: Children's Pirate Parade (meet at Maritime Center flagpole).

NOON: Cannon and gun demonstrations (Ansonborough Field).

2:30 P.M.: Air show (Maritime Center Waterfront).

3 P.M.: Flintlock demonstration (Ansonborough Field)

3-3:30 P.M.: Approximate time of Para-Commandos landing (Ansonborough Field).

4 P.M.: Cannon and gun demonstrations (Ansonborough Field).

6 P.M.: Harborpalooza Live Concert (Charleston Harbor Resort, $15 at door).

8 P.M.: Festival grounds and docks close (Maritime Center).

Sunday, June 28

10 A.M.: Festival grounds and docks open (ticket required).

10 A.M.: Air show (Maritime Center Waterfront).

10:30-11 A.M.: Approximate time of Para-Commandos landing (Ansonborough Field).

11 A.M.: Children's Pirate Parade (meet at Maritime Center flagpole).

NOON: Cannon and gun demonstrations (Ansonborough Field).

1:30 P.M.: Family boat building launch and float test (Maritime Center).

2:30 P.M.: Air show (Maritime Center Waterfront).

3 P.M.: Flintlock demonstration (Ansonborough Field).

3-3:30 P.M.: Approximate time of Para-Commandos landing (Ansonborough Field).

4 P.M.: Cannon and gun demonstrations (Ansonborough Field).

Monday, June 29

4-6 P.M.: Parade of Sail.