The Tall Ships Erie Festival is a premier maritime event taking place from August 21-24 in Erie, Pennsylvania. This festival features a fleet of majestic tall ships, including Erie’s own Lettie G Howard. Attendees can enjoy deck tours, day sails, and a variety of attractions such as food and drink vendors, a kids zone, live music, and educational lectures.
Recognized as Tall Ships America’s Port of the Year, the festival promises an unforgettable experience for all ages.
All proceeds from the Tall Ships Erie festival are dedicated to enhancing traditional sailing education opportunities in Erie. By participating in this event, you are directly supporting programs that teach the art of sailing and maritime history to the community. These initiatives aim to inspire a new generation of sailors and maritime enthusiasts.
Use this pass to enter the event on any day of the weekend! ADD A DECK TOUR TICKET TO TOUR THE AVAILABLE SHIPS
MUST HAVE DAY PASS FOR DECK TOURS - Experience deck tours on available vessels - See real Tall Ships up close and meet crew members!
Use this pass to enter the event all three days of the festival weekend! Includes deck tour add on for all 3 day days.
Includes festival highlights AND deck tours on available ships for one day between Friday August 22 - Sunday August 24, 2025 as well as access to VIP only hospitality areas. VIP areas include complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks and a buffet for lunch and dinner. VIP's also receive VIP Line access. VIP Passes are non-transferable. Day Sail tickets sold separately. Single Day VIP passes do not include VIP parking.
Includes festival highlights AND deck tours on available ships for one day between Friday August 22 - Sunday August 24, 2025 as well as access to VIP only hospitality areas. VIP areas include complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks and a buffet for lunch and dinner. VIP's also receive VIP Line access. VIP Passes are non-transferable. Day Sail tickets sold separately. Single Day VIP passes do not include VIP parking.
Includes festival highlights AND deck tours on available ships for one day between Friday August 22 - Sunday August 24, 2025 as well as access to VIP only hospitality areas. VIP areas include complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks and a buffet for lunch and dinner. VIP's also receive VIP Line access. VIP Passes are non-transferable. Day Sail tickets sold separately. Single Day VIP passes do not include VIP parking.
Includes festival highlights AND deck tours on available ships for the entire festival weekend Friday August 22 - Sunday August 24, 2025 as well as access to VIP only hospitality areas. VIP areas include complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks and a buffet for lunch and dinner. VIP's also receive VIP Line access and VIP Parking at the Bayfront Convention Center. VIP Passes are non-transferable. Day Sail tickets sold separately.
