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Home > Offices > Recreation and Community Services > Special Events > Sail Jacksonville, May 29-31, 2009
Schedule of Activities
when:
May 29-31
where:
Jacksonville Riverfront

Schedule of Activities

Please note that activities and times are subject to change. Keep checking this site for updates.

  • Tall Ships arrive to the Downtown Riverfront at various times throughout the day.
    • Please note that the Main Street Bridge will be in the up position periodically to accommodate ships arriving on the Northbank Riverfront. Please plan accordingly.


Festival Hours, 4 - 10 p.m.

  • Tall Ships arrive to the Downtown Riverfront at various times throughout the day.
    • Please note that the Main Street Bridge will be in the up position periodically to accommodate ships arriving on the Northbank Riverfront. Please plan accordingly.
  • Dockside Ship Tours (self-guided), 4-7 p.m.
  • Live entertainment on the Main Sail Stage, located at The Jacksonville Landing Courtyard
    • Lisa & The Mad Hatters, 6-9 p.m.
    • Nik & The Nice Guys, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
  • Lil' Mates Play Dock (Nautical fun for children), 4-7 p.m.
    • Face painting, interactive games, rock climbing, make-and-take crafts and much more!  


Festival Hours: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Fireworks: 9:45 p.m.

  • Dockside Ship tours (self-guided), 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Live entertainment on the Main Sail Stage, located at The Jacksonville Landing Courtyard
    • The Palmetto Catz, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Mint Julep, 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
    • Nik & The Nice Guys, 7-9:45 p.m.
    • Flashback , 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
  • Lil' Mates Play Dock (Nautical fun for children), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
    • Face painting, interactive games, rock climbing, make-and-take crafts and much more!  
  • Nautical educational booths and activities, All day
  • Landside and Seamanship Demonstrations, All day
  • River cruises aboard the Lady St. Johns.  
    • 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (last tour departs at 3:30 p.m.)
    • Free forty-five minute tours. Tours will depart from the Northbank Riverfront and travel down the St. Johns River.
  • Rock the Boat Fireworks Show shot from two barges on the St. Johns River located behind The Jacksonville Landing and behind the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 9:45 p.m.

Festival Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Dockside Ship tours (self-guided), 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Live entertainment on the Main Sail Stage, located at The Jacksonville Landing Courtyard
    • Bay Street Band, Noon-4 p.m.
    • Party Train, 5-9 p.m. 
  • Lil' Mates Play Dock (Nautical fun for children), 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
    •  Face painting, interactive games, rock climbing, make-and-take crafts and much more!  
  • Nautical educational booths and activities, All day
  • Landside and Seamanship Demonstrations, All day
  • River cruises aboard the Lady St. Johns
    • Noon - 4:15 p.m. (last tour departs at 4:15 p.m.)
    • Free forty-five minute tours. Tours will depart from the Northbank Riverfront and travel down the St. Johns River.
  • St. Johns River Pirate Battle for Treasure, 3 p.m. 
    • Participating Ships and the Brothers of the Coasts will compete for the Treasure of the St. Johns in this rousing event. The Brothers have promised to share the Treasure of the St. Johns with everyone attending Sail Jacksonville. Following the battle, stick around to collect your share of the treasure!

event information

City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events: (904) 630-3690 or events@coj.net.

Technical/Nautical Information

City of Jacksonville Dock Master, Captain Jim Suber (904) 630-0837


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