The Tall Ships of Duluth is July 28 thru August 3, and tickets go on sale April 16th. They will have 2 hour ship rides for $52.50 per person, and the HMS Bounty from POTC will be one of the eight ships this year. I'm get my tickets earily as they may be sold out later on. Here is the website for the ships festival.
http://visitduluth.com/tall-ships/index.php?id=ships
Oh poop-deck! That's going to cost me some money as I know the kids will want to go too! Think I need to make this happen.
I know I wanna go! And go for a ride too! :)
Dress up like a Pirate that weekend! How cool would that be???
Quote from: Lady Kathleen of Olmsted on April 16, 2010, 02:00:59 AM
Dress up like a Pirate that weekend! How cool would that be???
That would be very cool!!! It's too early to say but it seems like this could really turn into a cool event from what I've been hearing!
King size whirlpool room @ Hampton Canal Park - Check
2 Tickets for boat tours - Check
2 passes for the Sail Tour on the Sullivan - Check
Super awesome fiance to share it with - Check
Now to wait 3 months...
OMG, I totally want to go!! And wear my pirate garb!!
Can we afford it... hmm, we'll have to run some numbers....
Quote from: Charlotte Rowan on April 23, 2010, 09:15:10 AM
OMG, I totally want to go!! And wear my pirate garb!!
Can we afford it... hmm, we'll have to run some numbers....
ur welcome to throw up a tent in my yard if it helps!
They are not allowing anyone to wear pirate garb to this event. :(
Here's my question and their answer.
Hello,
We are interested in attending the tall ships event in Duluth this summer.
I made pirate clothing for my husband to wear at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and he would like to wear it to this event. I read this on your website,
"Admittance will be denied if clothing is considered offensive, disruptive or unsuitable." My question is, would his pirate type garb be allowed or not? I can send photos if you need to see it.
Hello Linda,
The re-enactors have asked that no one be allowed into the event in costume as to not confuse people. I am sorry, but he will not be able to wear his pirate's garb to the festival. Your work is excellent by the way, it could be in movies!
Lori Steinbach, Travel Information Manager
VISIT DULUTH
21 West Superior Street, Suite 100
Duluth, MN 55802
218-722-4011 or 1-800-4-duluth, 218-722-1322 Fax
cvb@visitduluth.com
Wow, I wonder if they realize how many people won't know this information and show up in garb? This could cause a lot of bad press for them. This has the potential to be a big success for Duluth, but if they turn away business they're shooting themselves in the foot.
They really should be more up-front with their no garb policy. I understand it but they need to be more explicit as this is exactly the type of event that could bring costumed visitors.
Kind of like Disney I guess, you can buy the plastic mouse ears, just not the whole mouse-suit!
Decided to save the money and skip the ship ride. Spending it on taking the family to Bristol and a Brewers game instead!
This might have just became a no go!!! :o
It's a no go for me now....
I received a call today from the owner of Olde World Ren Faire (Twig) reguarding this thread and was asked to pass along some information.
There are several groups involved in planning various parts and they need some time to communicate to make a cohesive event.
A couple additional dollars to the festival ticket gets you admittance to "Treasure Adventure." This is to be an annual event in Duluth with or without the presence of ships. Olde World has been asked to have a part in this. It has "A pirate Twist" but is not period specific.
**The organizers of Treasure Adventure encourage attendees to dress in costume.**
Obviously, this would conflict for those planning to tour the ships. The organizers will communicate with the city next week to clarify. Please be patient as the planning comes together and I will share here when I learn more.
Personally, I am VERY excited to attend Treasure Adventure based on what I have heard (and probably won't do more than glance at the ships!). It sounds like good fun! A website will be available shortly, which I will link to later.
Too bad about the no garb policy on the ships... it's probably a no-go for us anyway, jsut because of Rob's work schedule. Although the Treasure Adventure does sound fun...
I guess I can see their point about the no garb policy, however I don't agree with it. I suppose it would be "disruptive?"
For one thing, patrons come to faires dressed in garb and some people do not. The mundanes sometimes are confused, stopping garbed people for directions and asking questions about things they don't know, because they are just attending in garb. BUT...does that stop the faires from allowing people in garb? No, it does not.
Second example I thought of... last Sat. I went to SR Harris to buy garb fabric. I had a cart, but some people were just walking around and shopping. There was one woman who was asking anyone that didn't have a cart, if they worked there. She was a confused shopper and NO ONE was wearing garb.
Anyway, I just wanted to take photos of the tall ships, because I won't have an opportunity to see that anywhere else, anytime soon. I thought they would be good backgrounds too, for Capt. R wearing his garb. Not to sell photos, not for anyone else. Just wanted good garb photos for my own use. I have photos of him in garb, standing in the yard, with grass and trees. It doesn't do the garb justice, doesn't look right. He wore it to our niece's pirate theme wedding a few years ago and people thought she had hired a "real actor." :)
So, yeah, it is disappointing.
Quote from: Lady L on May 02, 2010, 01:19:58 AM
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Anyway, I just wanted to take photos of the tall ships, because I won't have an opportunity to see that anywhere else, anytime soon. I thought they would be good backgrounds too, for Capt. R wearing his garb. Not to sell photos, not for anyone else. Just wanted good garb photos for my own use. I have photos of him in garb, standing in the yard, with grass and trees. It doesn't do the garb justice, doesn't look right. He wore it to our niece's pirate theme wedding a few years ago and people thought she had hired a "real actor." :)
So, yeah, it is disappointing.
Could you go in mundanes to take pictures of the ships, and then
Photoshop your husband, in garb, in to the images? ;) :D
Take Care,
David Baldock
I go specifically *just* to see the ships.. so, that's not a deal breaker for me.
What weekend is the "Treasure Adventure"?
David Baldock-Yes, I do that, too. It's not easy to get the light from the same direction, the shadows right, the scale/porportions right, the angle right. I spend hours on one photo. I thought it would be so much easier to just *click* and be done. I guess I will have to go that route, though.
have him go in all green and then photoshop? :P
btw, for those not already aware:
MN-DOT Duluth MEGAPROJECT! (http://www.dot.state.mn.us/duluthmegaproject/)
Driving up there could be festive . . .
Considering that none of these Tall Ships were in any way associated with pirates, I don't think there will be any confusion.
BTW:
No laws as to how you dress. Just keep the 'accessories' to a minimum. This is Duluth. Home of the ultra wierdos.
;D
Renee-Pirate Adventure is part of the overall festival!!
It could be crazy that weekend with traffic and consrtuction. There are alternative routes but they would probably be no faster due to the fact that its a hill and congestion.
Will- I may call myself an "ultra weirdo" from time to time but you may want to watch who you offend.
Hmm, I grew up in Superior and the husband grew up in Duluth. I'm pretty sure that the Duluth area is more home of the "ultra conservitives" as opposed to the "ultra weirdos." Hell, most people I know up there think that I am the weirdo!
I used to own a house on Park Point. There are a lot of us wierdos up there, but we needed to keep it toned down because of the uptight a-holes who look down on you from the Hill.
So I moved. I am a wierdo. I can be a bit more open about it in the Cities. Though, I don't look like one. It's all in my head.
;D
Update: Ship rides are all sold out.
I forgot to inquire about this at yesterday's meeting! I was too busy catching up!
Anyone have their tickets arrive, yet? I bought a pair of tickets & Sail Away and have not received anything, yet.
Quote from: Lady L on May 02, 2010, 01:19:58 AM
I guess I can see their point about the no garb policy, however I don't agree with it. I suppose it would be "disruptive?"
For one thing, patrons come to faires dressed in garb and some people do not. The mundanes sometimes are confused, stopping garbed people for directions and asking questions about things they don't know, because they are just attending in garb. BUT...does that stop the faires from allowing people in garb? No, it does not.
I don't know, having done living history events I can understand it. I assume they are trying to do accurate, educational portrayals like a historic site, as opposed to a "historic theme-park" in the way that renfairs generally work. "Disruptive" may not be the best term, "confusing to the public" would probably be a better description of their concerns
In case anyone is waiting their tix:
They will be printed at the end of June and mailed by second week in July.
Just recieved an email of which I will quote to be sure I give the proper information. This comes through "Olde World" which has a part in "Treasure Adventure" which is working with the city of Duluth.
"Tall Ships Duluth" is now allowing patrons to come dressed in garb, as long as it is appropriate for the public. So pirate garb in the city's festival and sailing ship area has now been ok'd. *add*(In addition to the adjoining Treasure Adventure).
The website is still to be updated with a list of activites but the website for Treasure Adventure is:
http://internationalexplorations.com/
I suspected they would do this after the general public had a chance to buy tickets and all the sail-aways were sold out.
So they havent updated their website but I heard at Twig Mtg today that the event is goin to be awesome (can';t remmeber any details right now). But they are in great need of volunteers which app is on website.
Does anyone plan to attend this event or be interested in volunteering with me??
Got my boarding passes and sail-away tix in the mail a couple weeks ago.
Who else is going?
We were talking to someone about being merchants, but they turned out to be unconnected with the actual Tall Ships event and just someone setting something up a "Treasure Adventure" event to take advantage of the Tall Ships traffic and people were going to have to pay like $7.00 admission to get in after they had already paid for the Tall Ships.
Who is planning to post pictures of the event? :D
Didn't get details, but my nephew's wife posted this on Facebook
Saw the tall ships through a fence and cement barricade for $40.00.
We toured each of these except the Rosetta.
The ship we sailed on. Denis Sullivan
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs267.snc4/39712_1549003927044_1293453000_31556693_761668_n.jpg)
The Niagra
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs069.ash2/36808_1549010207201_1293453000_31556715_2523134_n.jpg)
Amundson
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs137.ash2/40198_1549003687038_1293453000_31556688_1541937_n.jpg)
Baltimore
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs208.snc4/38740_1549003767040_1293453000_31556689_393044_n.jpg)
Europa
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs281.snc4/40412_1549003847042_1293453000_31556691_814437_n.jpg)
Bounty
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs108.ash2/38740_1549003807041_1293453000_31556690_4923146_n.jpg)
Rosetta
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs240.snc4/39363_1549048408156_1293453000_31556840_1506223_n.jpg)
Thanks for the pics. Such a cool event. Need to go some year.
Did anyone get a photo of the escort boat that led them into the harbor? I found out last night that it was my cousin.
Jeff Foster is your cousin?
Quote from: MissBubu on August 05, 2010, 08:08:54 AM
Did anyone get a photo of the escort boat that led them into the harbor? I found out last night that it was my cousin.
I've heard of "
My Mother the Car (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Mother_the_Car)", but not "
My Cousin the Boat". ;) ;D
ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!
Quote from: groomporter on July 29, 2010, 02:19:54 PM
We were talking to someone about being merchants, but they turned out to be unconnected with the actual Tall Ships event and just someone setting something up a "Treasure Adventure" event to take advantage of the Tall Ships traffic and people were going to have to pay like $7.00 admission to get in after they had already paid for the Tall Ships.
I thought I had explained this elsewhere but Treasure Adventure is to be an annual event in Duluth at the same location (with or without tall ships visiting ). They are a group of treasure hunters that go around teaching. They did a 3 wk event this yr in Duluth along with an area of Olde World Ren Faire. I did not attend but was asked to relay info from Olde World. Please see internationalexplorations.com to understand what it is they do. PS Treasure Adventure is mentioned throughout this thread as well.