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Weekend with the Fleet

May 26, 2018 - May 27, 2018

 

Join us for Memorial Day Weekend and enjoy “Weekend with the Fleet”, celebrating Westport’s Commercial Fishing and Maritime Industry.

Saturday morning, plan to visit our commercial fishing festival. Complete with arts & crafts for children, informational displays, commercial fishing related competitions, Seascout displays, vendors, beer garden, food, and more! Festival is at the Westport Tackle Box near the tower on the far end of the marina from 10am-4pm.

Saturday evening Blackbeards Brewing is hosting the famous Astoria Fisherpoets!- Readings start at 7pm. Adults only.

Sunday join us for the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony beginning at 1pm at the Fishermen’s Memorial on Neddie Rose Dr. accompanied by the Coast Guard, the VFW, and many local fishing families. The Coast Guard dropping of the wreath and Parade of Boats out of the marina. Immediately following the Blessing Ceremony is a Clam Chowder Feed at the Tackle Box 11:30-3pm. All proceeds go toward our local Lost Fishermen’s Fund.

 If you are interested in being a vendor at this event please
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Details

Start:
May 26, 2018
End:
May 27, 2018
Website:
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