Tall Ships to Return to Northland in 2016

Duluth, Minn. - Back for the fourth installment, Tall Ships® Duluth is slated for August 18-21, 2016 and promises to outshine its 2013 predecessor in every way possible.

Once again the popular festival will flood Duluth's Waterfront, Bayfront Festival Park and Harbor Drive with a regatta of majestic Tall Ships.

Craig Samborski, Director of Draw Events and producer of Tall Ships® Duluth, stated "Though tough to believe for those who experienced these events in the past, calling the upcoming Tall Ships® Duluth 2016 the biggest doesn't quite do it justice, but rather something more akin to massive."

The scaled up event will feature something for everyone with a Tall Ships fix; onboard tours, day-sails and expanded hours for dockside tours.

The bustling Duluth Waterfront will also have a full complement of vendors, artisans, music, reenactments, entertainment and a secret surprise yet to be announced.

"I don't want to give away too much here, but we plan on turning the harbor into the World's Largest Bathtub," added Samborski.

The exact ships that will attend along with ticket availability and other pertinent details will be announced as the event draws closer.

Fans are urged to keep an eye on Tall Ships Duluth page to get the latest information and to register for a chance to win unique prizes for the event.

Tall Ships® Duluth 2013 was the single largest event in the region's history with an estimated direct economic impact of $15 million in addition to millions of dollars of worldwide publicity.

Draw Events produces festivals throughout the United States, currently producing Tall Ships® Philadelphia. Recent productions include Tall Ships® Los Angeles and the Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial.