Harbor Fest calendar

Harbor Fest 2008

FRIDAY

Downtown

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: The tall ships are open. Free to access docks, but a wristband is required to board. Charleston Maritime Center docks.

11 a.m.: Queen Quet, chieftess of the Gullah-Geechee nation. Education Village, Liberty Square.

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Live music. Ansonborough Field.

Noon: Spirit Knot Tiers ropemaking demo. Education Village, Liberty Square.

Noon: Cannon firing demo. Pirate Camp, Ansonborough Field.

2 p.m.: Spirit Knot Tiers ropemaking demo. Education Village, Liberty Square.

2 p.m.: Cannon firing demo. Pirate Camp, Ansonborough Field.

2-5 p.m.: Live music. Ansonborough Field.

3 p.m.: Pirate costume contest/ parade. Meet at Maritime Center, parade to Pirate Camp.

3 p.m.: Animal antics by the S.C. Aquarium. Education Village, Liberty Square.

4 p.m.: Cannon firing demo. Pirate Camp, Ansonborough Field.

Mount Pleasant

(NOTE: All events at Patriots Point.)

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Live music.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Helicopter harbor tours available. $20 per person.

10:15 a.m.: Kayak rolling demo.

10:30 a.m.: Kayak tryout for kids.

Noon: "Rail Jam" extreme wakeboarding demo.

1 p.m.: "Rail Jam" extreme wakeboarding demo.

3 p.m.: "Rail Jam" extreme wakeboarding demo.

4 p.m.: "Rail Jam" extreme wakeboarding demo.

SATURDAY

Downtown

9 a.m.: Family boat building begins. Charleston Maritime Center.

9 a.m.: Pirate walk begins from Ansonborough Field through Market Street to Powder Magazine Building, Cumberland and Church streets.

9:30-10 a.m.: Pirates overtake the Redcoats and free pirates from the Powder Magazine Building.

10 a.m.: Anita Singleton-Prather as Aunt Pearlie-Sue. Education Village, Liberty Square.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Harbor Fest Treasure Quest. Liberty Square.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: The tall ships are open. Free to access docks, but a wristband is required to board. Charleston Maritime Center docks.

11 a.m.: Reading by children's author Merrie Southgate. Education Village, Liberty Square.

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Live music. Ansonborough Field.

Noon: Cannon firing demo. Pirate Camp, Ansonborough Field.

Noon: North Charleston Dance and Drum Company Djole accompanied by international performing artist from Ghana, "Powerful." Education Village, Liberty Square.

1 p.m.: Sea Shanties with Ray Haggerty. Education Village, Liberty Square.

2 p.m.: Cannon firing demo. Pirate Camp, Ansonborough Field.

2 p.m.: Queen Quet, chieftess of the Gullah-Geechee nation. Education Village, Liberty Square.

2-5 p.m.: Live music. Ansonborough Field.

3 p.m.: Pirate costume contest/parade. Meet at Maritime Center, parade to Pirate Camp.

3 p.m.: Animal antics by the S.C. Aquarium. Education Village, Liberty Square.

3:45 p.m.: Anita Singleton-Prather as Aunt Pearlie-Sue. Education Village, Liberty Square.

4 p.m.: Cannon firing demo. Pirate Camp, Ansonborough Field.

6-8 p.m.: Wooden Boat Awards ceremony. Charleston Maritime Center.

Mount Pleasant

(NOTE: All events at Patriots Point.)

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Live music.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Helicopter harbor tours available. $20 per person.

10:15 a.m.: Kayak rolling demo.

10:30 a.m.: Kayak tryout for kids.

11:15 a.m.-noon: Aerobatic flight demo.

Noon: "Rail Jam" extreme wakeboarding demo.

1 p.m.: "Rail Jam" extreme wakeboarding demo.

2-2:45 p.m.: Aerobatic flight demo.

3 p.m.: "Rail Jam" extreme wakeboarding demo.

4 p.m.: "Rail Jam" extreme wakeboarding demo.

SUNDAY

Downtown

10 a.m.: Queen Quet, chieftess of the Gullah-Geechee nation. Education Village, Liberty Square.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: The tall ships are open. Free to access docks, but a wristband is required to board Charleston Maritime Center docks. (NOTE: The Corwith Cramer will be closed today.)

11 a.m.: Spirit Knot Tiers ropemaking demo. Education Village, Liberty Square.

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Live music. Ansonborough Field.

Noon: North Charleston Dance and Drum Company Djole accompanied by international performing artist from Ghana, "Powerful." Education Village, Liberty Square.

Noon: Cannon firing demo. Pirate Camp, Ansonborough Field.

1 p.m.: Pirate costume contest/ parade. Meet at Maritime Center, parade to Pirate Camp.

1 p.m.: Sea Shanties with Ray Haggerty. Education Village, Liberty Square.

2 p.m.: Cannon firing demo. Pirate Camp, Ansonborough Field.

2 p.m.: Queen Quet, chieftess of the Gullah-Geechee nation. Education Village, Liberty Square.

2-5 p.m.: Live music. Ansonborough Field.

2:30 p.m.: Family boat building parade/launch. Charleston Maritime Center Basin.

3 p.m.: Animal antics by the S.C. Aquarium. Education Village, Liberty Square.

3 p.m.: Cannon firing demo. Pirate Camp, Ansonborough Field.

3:45 p.m.: Anita Singleton-Prather as Aunt Pearlie-Sue. Education Village, Liberty Square.

Mount Pleasant

(NOTE: All events at Patriots Point.)

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Live music.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Helicopter harbor tours available. $20 per person.

10:30 a.m.: Kayak tryout for kids.

11:15 a.m.-noon: Aerobatic flight demo.

Noon: "Rail Jam" extreme wakeboarding demo.

1 p.m.: "Rail Jam" extreme wakeboarding demo.

1:30 p.m.: Kayak gear demo.

2-2:45 p.m.: Aerobatic flight demo.

3 p.m.: "Rail Jam" extreme wakeboarding demo.

4 p.m.: "Rail Jam" extreme wakeboarding demo.