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2023 Salem Merry-time Fest
August 19, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us for the first annual Salem Merry-time Fest on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Derby Street. This event is free and open to the public. SSCW will be present at the exhibitor tents from 12 noon to 5pm.
In previous years, Salem Maritime held the annual “Salem Maritime Festivals” at the park. Following state and local guidance, the festival was canceled in 2020 and remained on hiatus through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salem Merry-time Fest will feature musicians, a magician, visiting vessels, and hands-on activities. In addition to traditional offerings, this year’s event will introduce the first “Great Salem Cardboard Boat Regatta.” Teams of two will test their engineering, ingenuity, and artistry by building homemade boats constructed of cardboard and duct tape. Launching from Derby Beach in a series of heats, teams will race to paddle their cardboard boats in the Salem Sound. More information at nps.gov/sama/planyourvisit/salem-merry-time-fest.htm.