Coos Bay’s Tall Ship Days and Festival of Sails, May 1

Lady Washington and her companion ship, Hawaiian Chieftain, in port at the Coos Bay boardwalk for their annual visit. The tall ships will be in the bay area for tours and to talk part in many community activities over the course of 10 days. Working in partnership with the Coos Bay Boat Building Center, the two ships will offer adventure sails, battle sails and evening sails to the public and educational program sails for K-12 students. Walk-on tours for a suggested $3 dollar donation will take place while the ships are docked in downtown Coos Bay. On Friday, May 1st, the crew of the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will be roaming the streets of Coos Bay during the First Friday Wine Walk. Dress up in your favorite pirate garb for the wine walk! On Saturday, May 2nd and Saturday May 9th there will be vendor markets, treasure hunts and museum tours. The historic Egyptian Theatre, located just one block from the docks on Highway 101, will feature movies and events all during their stay such as the movie “Master and Commander,” the Giggles and Brews Comedy Show, and the musical group the Doodad Shanty Boys. The second annual “O Ship! Pub Crawl” features local pubs and eateries in downtown Coos Bay. Shuttle Service is available by calling Yellow Cab Taxi. The “Oh Ship: Pub Crawl is Saturday, May 9th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. A full schedule of events is available online at www.coosbaydowntown.org or stop by the Coos Bay Visitor Information Center across from the Coos Bay Boardwalk. For more information about the ships and to purchase tickets for evening and battle sails go to http://www.historicalseaport.org or call 1-800-200-LADY (5239). This event sponsored by The City of Coos Bay, Coos Bay Boat Building Center and Coos Bay Downtown Association For PSA contact information; beth@coosbaydowntown.org.