For five days, San Francisco Bay will sparkle with majestic Tall Ships® surrounded by an array of exciting activities, both on land and on the water.
Each ship has a unique story to tell and will be open daily for ship tours. Allow plenty of time to tour several ships and interact with their crew. |
A limited number of Day and Evening cruises will be available including mock cannon battles and sunset sails. |
Enjoy the magical procession of the Tall Ships as they sail around the bay with their sails unfurled. Photo courtesy: George C. Knies |
The beautiful setting at Aquatic Park and Hyde Street Pier provide the backdrop for this Village dedicated to all types of educational activities focused on families, youth, maritime history, the significance of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park as a community asset and the integral role the Bay itself plays in our quality of life.
Justin Herman Plaza and the Ferry Building will showcase the sounds and flavors of the many cultures that make San Francisco home. The Village will honor the Bay Area's diverse cultural fabric through an exploration of the oceanic voyages generations of immigrants experienced on their quest for a better life.
With millions of citizens now seeking healthier, greener ways to live, Green Village is a relevant and natural element of Festival of Sail San Francisco. The themes of wind, waves and sun connect the history of Tall Ships® to present-day marine/environmental issues, inspiring all to see how closely our choices affect the ocean, land and atmosphere. Exhibitors representing Environmental Organizations, Fair Trade, Community Action, Renewable Energy, Clean Transportation, Ocean Recreation and Organic Foods, just to name a few, will help bring Green Village to life, offering visitors eco-friendly products, services and ideas they can use long after the event.
On the Port of San Francisco's Pier 30/32, Green Village exhibit area will feature numerous magnificent Tall Ships®, exhibits and demonstrations, continuous entertainment, food and beverage and lots of fun and interesting family activities. Be a part of the change our planet is ready to see!
For Green Village Exhibitor Information, please contact Amy at Seven-Star Events 877-727-2179 x 132 or amy @ sevenstarevents.com. Download our Exhibitor Invitation
For Green Village Partnerships, please contact Eric at the Wilkinson Group: 650-375-0001 or eric @ twgsponsorship.com.
All Villages offer entertainment, food and beverage and lots to see and do.
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Parade of Sail will begin under the Golden Gate Bridge (tickets for the Parade of Sail will go on sale in April)
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Private Corporate Dockside Receptions and Public Sailing Excursions will occur throughout the Festival Villages
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Public boarding of the vessels; Exhibitors open in Marine Education and International Villages. Vessels will close for one hour for lunch.
2:00 - 4:30 pm
Mock Cannon Battles on the Bay – tickets will go on sale in April
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Private Corporate Dockside Receptions and Public Sailing Excursions will occur throughout the Festival Villages
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Public boarding of the vessels; Exhibitors open in all Villages – Marine Education, International and Green Villages. Vessels will close for one hour for lunch.
2:00 - 4:30 pm
Mock Cannon Battles on the Bay – tickets will go on sale in April
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Private Corporate Dockside Receptions and Public Sailing Excursions will occur throughout the Festival Villages
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Public boarding of the vessels; Exhibitors open in all Villages – Marine Education, International and Green Villages. Vessels will close for one hour for lunch
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2:00 - 4:30 pm
Mock Cannon Battles on the Bay – tickets will go on sale in April
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Private Corporate Dockside Receptions and Public Sailing Excursions will occur throughout the Festival Villages
7:00 pm
Captain’s Black Tie Dinner – invitations will be mailed in May
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Public boarding of the vessels; Exhibitors open in all Villages – Marine Education, International and Green Villages. Vessels will close for one hour for lunch.
2:00 - 4:30 pm
Mock Cannon Battles on the Bay – tickets will go on sale in April
6:00 pm
Festival of Sail public boarding officially closes
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Private Corporate Dockside Receptions and Public Sailing Excursions will occur throughout the Festival Villages
Vessels depart for next port in the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Pacific Coast Series. Click here for more details.
In addition, we offer a host of Hospitality Events, both on the ships and on land, please see the Hospitality page for additional information.
For a complete schedule of the West Coast Tall Ship event locations click here.