Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival

Celebrate Connecticut’s rich maritime history and our connection to the sea.

This fun-filled weekend has Military and Private Ships, Flock Theatre’s Burning of Benedict Arnold, Little Mermaids and Sea Monsters Parade, Coast Guard Helicopter Search and Rescue Demonstration, Sea Service Showdown – a Maritime Skills Challenge, Fishing Clinic, Kids Nautical Zone, Rum Tasting, Live Music, Local Vendors, Food Trucks, and more.

All Weekend Events 10am-5pm

Free Transportation: Travel between venues by water aboard the Thames River Heritage Park water taxi or by land on our free shuttle bus
Tour Vessels: Tour impressive military and private vessels and meet the amazing mariners that run them – 2024 Vessels
Kids Nautical Zone: Enjoy nautical entertainment for children, including learning, music, and craft activities
Vendors: Visit area businesses and non-profits for learning and inspiration

Schedule:

11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Face Painting Kids Nautical Zone, Fort Trumbull
11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Fishing Clinic Fort Trumbull Fishing Pier - the one without the boats
12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m: Johnson Girls perform sea chanteys Main Stage, Fort Trumbull
12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m: Sea-Service Showdown: a Maritime Skills Challenge Waterfront Park
1:00 p.m - 2:30 p.m: New London Big Band performs dance music Main Stage, Fort Trumbull
3:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Andre and Friends perform dance music Main Stage, Fort Trumbull
3:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Ticketed Rum Tasting PlusFood Pairing Ernestina Morrissey - Waterfront Park