Sailing is a big part of San Diego's waterfront heritage, and the Labor Day weekend celebrates everything sailing. The Festival of Sail is an annual event with something for everyone. The 2011 event is held over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2 through 5, and starts with a bang. Cannon fire will salute the entrance of the tall ships from all over the world as they parade around San Diego Bay passing by Harbor Island, Shelter Island, Seaport Village and the Coronado Bridge ending up at the Maritime Museum's docks.
The five-day waterfront paid-admission festival includes live entertainment from a variety of genres including; Contemporary Rock, Sea Chanteys, Mariachi's, Steel Drum Bands, local community groups, etc. Each day enjoy Jim Bregante's San Diego waterfront thru the eyes of a child, a petting zoo for kids to get up close and pet a variety of animals, Tall ship cannon battles, Treasure Seeker Pirate themed bay cruises, over 100 arts and craft vendors, plus a multitude of food options, interaction with pirates, visiting crew members, and more.
Friday's musical entertainment starts with the legendary Chicago Six jazz band, then catch a wave with Mó Wasabi's surf and 60's inspired beach party music. Happy hour features singer Eve Selis, whose incredible stage presence dynamic vocals has made her a perennial local favorite.
For ticket information and event schedule for the 2011 Festival of Sail, click here.
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