Fri, Aug 21
|Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Thunder Bay Maritime Festival
Celebrate Alpena’s rich nautical history at this year’s Maritime Festival!
Time & Location
Aug 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – Aug 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 500 W Fletcher St, Alpena, MI 49707, USA
About the event
Returning with an exciting new twist, the festival takes over the waterfront from Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23. This year’s lineup features 2-hour tall ship excursions, deck tours, hands-on family activities, Great Lakes exhibitors, the Battle of the Paddles river race and rooftop party, and a brand-new community boat parade!
In partnership with the Alpena Chamber of Commerce, City of Alpena, Dork Brothers Racing, and Alpena Downtown Development Authority, the Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is proud to bring you this summer festival.
Tentative Scheduled:
Friday, August 21
Sails available on Inland Seas at 10am, 1pm, 4pm (tickets $55 adults, $35 kids)