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Greenport LI Welcomes Tall Ships for Three Day Family Festival May 26-28

John Mitty Saturday, May 5, 2012

GREENPORT, LI WELCOMES TALL SHIPS FOR A THREE DAY FAMILY FESTIVAL ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND;
SPECIALLY PRICED ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE ON LINE AT www.greenportvillage.com
 
 
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Greenport, LI, NY – May 4, 2012 – The Tall Ships are on their way! The stately high-masted ships participating in the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE Atlantic Coast 2012 races have begun traveling up the Eastern Seaboard this week in commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.  Several ships will make port at Greenport Village’s waterfront for a three day family festival over Memorial Day weekend, May 26 through May 28.  
 
Specially priced advance tickets are now available on line at www.greenportvillage.com
 
“The Village is offering a discounted ticket price of $7.00 for on line orders through May 15,” said Greenport Mayor David Nyce. “We are encouraging those interested in purchasing tickets for Tall Ships to take advantage of the reduced rate – ticket prices will increase when purchased on line after May 15.”  Ticket holders can board the majestic ships and interact with crew members and sailing trainees. Purchasing tickets on line is easy, and tickets can be printed from your computer.
  
While the real stars of this three day festival are the magnificent ships, there will be lots more to do and see in Greenport.  On the waterfront, Mitchell Park will be bustling with special events and activities to keep children and their parents entertained all weekend long.  Restaurants and merchants will offer an assortment of foods and beverages to please every palate; musical concerts will be held on stages and street performers will display their many talents throughout the harbor. The East End Seaport Museum is presenting a nautical exhibit, “Art of the Sailor,” where a variety of sailing-themed tattoos will be provided for pirates and buccaneers. Play games at the carnival, take a ride the antique carousel and enjoy a dazzling display of fireworks. Be sure to sign up for the Captains Dinner at the historic Brecknock Hall mansion on Saturday, May 26 – call Peconic Landing at 631-477-3800 for reservations.
 
Visitors are welcome to stay the entire weekend and experience all Greenport has to offer: hotels and inns, shops and galleries, restaurants, antiquing, boating and walking tours.  (For a list of accommodations & attractions, visit www. greenportvillage.com
 
Tall Ships America provides a unique educational experience for young people interested in sail training. While at port, enjoy the rich selection of programs that all conform to Tall Ships America’s credo: Adventure and Education Under Sail.  Coordinated by Tall Ships America in collaboration with local organizers, the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® fleet will be hosted at festivals in four major ports of call: Savannah, Ga. (May 3-7), Greenport, N.Y. (May 24-28), Newport, R.I. (July 6-9) and Halifax, Nova Scotia (July 19-23) Between ports, the vessels can compete in four offshore races.
 
Contact information:
Specially priced advance tickets to board ships:  www.greenportvillage.com
About Greenport Village: including nearby accommodations, visit www.greenportvillage.com
 
For more information about Tall Ships America or to learn how to sign aboard a tall ship, visit www.tallshipsamerica.org or contact Lori Aguilar, 401-846-1775lori@tallshipsamerica.com
jmitty@longislandyellowpages.com

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