Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival Dates Announced
GREEN BAY, Wis.
April 29, 2004

GREEN BAY, Wis. (April 29, 2004) – The Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival Committee has announced that the fourth annual event will be held July 23-25 at the Port of Green Bay, Leicht Park, 100 Dousman Street.

Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival attracts an estimated 10,000 visitors to Downtown Green Bay for three-days of dock-side on-board tours, historical interpreters and exhibits, entertainment, and food.

“We invite everyone with an interest in these beautiful schooners, the nautical history of our area, or just in having fun, to join us. It’s a wonderful opportunity for families and individuals to experience part of the adventure and mystique that tall ships represent,” said Jeff Mirkes, Executive Director of Downtown Green Bay, Inc.

Baylake Bank Tall Ships Festival is a combined effort of the City of Green Bay, Port of Green Bay/Brown County, Downtown Green Bay Inc., the Packer Country Regional Tourism Office and its presenting sponsor, Baylake Bank.

“We are thrilled that Baylake Bank is once again on board as our presenting sponsor, and we look forward to another successful event with the bank’s strong community support. This partnership allows us to keep ticket prices affordable to the public who want to tour these beautiful ships, ” said Dean Haen, Port Manager, Port of Green Bay.

Ship touring hours are daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket on-sale dates and rates have not yet been set, but will be announced as the event approaches, and as the festival committee confirms which ships will visit Green Bay.

One of the forerunners is the Bounty, a replica ship built for the 1962 movie “Mutiny on the Bounty,” starring Marlon Brando. Moviegoers may also recall the recently popular “Master and Commander” film starring Russell Crowe, capturing some of the excitement of the life of a tall ship.