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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Maritime Festival coming up

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce named the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival a Top Ten Vermont Summer Event. The Festival has grown tremendously & has become a destination for people in Vermont, the United States and Canada. Now heading towards its 6th year, the Festival is a four-day celebration of Lake Champlain, showcasing hundreds of exhibits throughout sites on the Burlington Waterfront & musical performances (on multiple stages). Daily admission is free to most events with select events requiring admission (mostly night performances or museums).

Kids Day is Friday, August 16
  • Narrated Cruises for Kids! Board the Northern Lights 10-11am & 2-3pm! (Reg. Adult price is $16)
  • ArborTech Climbing Wall!
  • Treasure Hunt!
  • Get a Pirate Name & Learn to Talk like a Pirate!
  • SEABA art exhibits!
  • Children’s Comedy Series with Dustin Bruley!
  • Burlington Dive Center Educational Activities!
  • Ethan Allen Homestead Old Fashioned Games!
  • Crate Escape Supernova Disc Dogs & Vermont Police Canine Association Dogs!
  • Local Motion Bike Olympics & Helmet Hand-outs!
  • Nightmare Vermont Pirates!
  • Commedia Del Arte!
  • Price Chopper Hopper - the fun inflatable obstacle course!
  • Lake Champlain Sailing Center Kids Activities
  • Plus, kids activities from the following non-profits: Burton CHILL Program, Demolay, AARP, Hunger-free Vermont & International Film Festival!
Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate shows starting about 11 all days, on the hour until 4 pm.

Other Festival activities include: Eco-Zone; Vintage Boat Show; Waterfront Wine & Food Festival; Pirate 5k Run; Mission Possible Adventure Race; sailboat, kayak & paddleboard rides; ALS Silent Auction; craft and international food vendors; Non-profit Exhibit Area showcasing community organizations.

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