The celebration of Greenport ’ s history begins on Friday, Sept. 17 with the Land & Sea Gala at Greenport Yacht & Shipbuilding Co. ( 201 Carpenter Street ). The gala will include bites from Claudio ’ sulfur, Ellen ’ sulfur On Front, Southold General, Noah ’ mho and more, with Greenport Harbor Brewery, Lieb Cellars and early breweries and wineries providing refreshments and libations .
On Saturday, Sept. 18 and Sunday, Sept. 19, the streets of Greenport will be blocked to dealings and lined with vendors offering food, wine and beer tastings and craftsman crafts for sale. Nearby Mitchell Park and vicinity will stay busy all day, playing host to historic grandiloquent ships, nautical demonstrations, class activities, kayak races, irish step dancing performances and more.
One of the festival ’ randomness highlights is the Merry Merfolk Parade at 11 ante meridiem on Saturday, Sept. 18, where members of the community of all ages are welcome to dress up as mermaids, pirates and sea creatures. In a post-parade ceremony in Mitchell Park, prizes will be given out for the most creative and fabulous costume. ( Participation is free, although donations are welcome and on-line registration is required. )
This year, the Maritime Festival Grand Marshalls are Capt. Mark Phillips, Mary Bess Phillips and their son, Nate Phillips. Capt. Phillips is one of the last commercial fishermen in Greenport, and wife Mary Bess is a Village Trustee .
Check out the entire schedule below. For more data, visit the East End Seaport web site .
A scene from a previous East End Maritime Festival. (Credit: Jeremy Garretson)
Saturday, September 18, 2021
10:00 ante meridiem Maritime Festival Opens
10:30 ante meridiem – 4:30 post meridiem Captain Kidd ’ south Alley ( Crafts/Treasure Chest/Mitchell Park )
11:00 ante meridiem Maritime Festival Parade ( Broad & Main to Front & 3rd )
12:00 post meridiem Merry Merfolk Contest Judging ( Mitchell Park )
12:00 post meridiem Children ’ s Games on the Green ( Mitchell Park )
1:30 .p.m. F/V Illusion – Working Fishing Boat ( Commercial Dock )
2:00 post meridiem Kayak Races Setup and Registration
3:00 post meridiem Kayak Races Begin
4:30 post meridiem Bug Light Cruise & Tour ( register at East End Seaport Museum )
6:00 p.m. Streets open to vehicular traffic
All are welcome to don costumes and march in the festival’s Merry Merfolk Parade. (Credit: Jeremy Garretson)
Sunday, September 19, 2021
10:00 ante meridiem Maritime Festival Opens
10:30 ante meridiem – 4:30 post meridiem Captain Kidd ’ mho Alley ( Crafts/Treasure Chest/Mitchell Park )
11:30 ante meridiem F/V Illusion – Working Fishing Boat ( Waterfront )
12:00 post meridiem – 2:00 post meridiem Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demonstration
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1:00 post meridiem – 2:00 post meridiem Snapper Fishing Contest ( ages 8 and under ) – RR/Commercial Dock
5:00 post meridiem Eastern Long Island Hospital “ Dream Green ” Raffle Drawing ( Mitchell Park )
