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Festival of Sail Duluth 2025
One event on July 11, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on July 12, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on July 13, 2025 at 10:30 am
Join us on the shores of the world’s Greatest Lake for the Festival of Sail Duluth 2025!
Enjoy a rare chance to catch a glimpse, step aboard, and even set sail on some of the grandest ships of yore. Draw Events is once again bringing tall ships to Duluth, with Festival of Sail 2025 featuring ship tours, day sails, educational programming, food and beverages, and entertainment for the whole family.
NEW for 2025: Don’t miss the Superior High Dive Challenge, a thrilling four-day competition that will make history as the first professional high diving event ever held on the Great Lakes. Elite athletes from around the world will leap from a 66-foot platform into Lake Superior — right from Duluth’s new sea wall. This adrenaline-pumping event is included with your Festival of Sail ticket. Read more and get excited!
RETURNING in 2025: Get ready to quack with excitement! One of the most anticipated and undeniably unique attractions is making a grand return to our harbor this summer. The World’s Largest Rubber Duck, affectionately known as Mama Duck, is waddling her way back to Duluth as a special guest of the Festival of Sail! Read more and get excited!
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor, an adventure junkie, or a lakeside lounger, this waterfront celebration offers something for everyone. Mark your calendar now — you won’t want to miss it!
Location: Harbor Plaza, near the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC)
Access: Festival areas included with onboard or sailing experience tickets. Enhance your visit with a Grand Parade sail pass (happening on Thursday, July 10th from 11am–1pm) or Luxe Premium pass.