Sailfest is one of the most eagerly awaited summer festivals in Connecticut. Held in the small town on New London over 3-days each July, the festival usually attracts more than 300,000 adults and children. People requiring accommodation find that the Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel at Mystic is conveniently located, just a handful of miles away. It offers top quality service that is very welcoming to all guests. Both New London and Mystic are delightful seaports.
Entertainment provided at the festival is virtually all free. Fun runs, fireworks, whaler cruises and amusement rides are all on offer. In particular, a large range of musical acts perform at the festival and are always popular. They are staged at City Pier, Customs House or Hygienic Art Park. A full range of musical styles are presented ranging through jazz, rock, Celtic, hip hop and the blues.
Maritime regattas and the Tall Ships are also a big attraction. The barque USCGC Eagle is the only tall ship on active duty in the USA and its homeport is New London. The 295 foot long vessel serves as a training ship for the Unite States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA).
The event is staged in the picturesque and historic Downtown New London Area (DNLA), located at the mouth of the Thames River. New London is one of the smallest cities in the USA, but its boundaries are packed full of rich cultural and historical significance dating back to the Civil War.
New London has a rich maritime history. The city is home to the US Coast Guard Academy (USCGA). This military academy was founded in 1876 and provides education to future Coast Guard officers. Unlike other service academies in the USA, admission to the USCGA is based solely on merit; a congressional nomination is not required.
Hundreds of visitors arrive to the festival on private yachts. They moor at local marinas many of which offer perfect vantage points to enjoy the fireworks.
Sailfest is a gala event. All money raised by its activities for the benefit of the New London community. Most of the funds are allocated to projects in the town. Visitors needing accommodation find the nearby town of Mystic a convenient location. Hampton Inn & Suites in Mystic is one of the leading hotels in the town.
Entertainment provided at the festival is virtually all free. Fun runs, fireworks, whaler cruises and amusement rides are all on offer. In particular, a large range of musical acts perform at the festival and are always popular. They are staged at City Pier, Customs House or Hygienic Art Park. A full range of musical styles are presented ranging through jazz, rock, Celtic, hip hop and the blues.
Maritime regattas and the Tall Ships are also a big attraction. The barque USCGC Eagle is the only tall ship on active duty in the USA and its homeport is New London. The 295 foot long vessel serves as a training ship for the Unite States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA).
The event is staged in the picturesque and historic Downtown New London Area (DNLA), located at the mouth of the Thames River. New London is one of the smallest cities in the USA, but its boundaries are packed full of rich cultural and historical significance dating back to the Civil War.
New London has a rich maritime history. The city is home to the US Coast Guard Academy (USCGA). This military academy was founded in 1876 and provides education to future Coast Guard officers. Unlike other service academies in the USA, admission to the USCGA is based solely on merit; a congressional nomination is not required.
Hundreds of visitors arrive to the festival on private yachts. They moor at local marinas many of which offer perfect vantage points to enjoy the fireworks.
Sailfest is a gala event. All money raised by its activities for the benefit of the New London community. Most of the funds are allocated to projects in the town. Visitors needing accommodation find the nearby town of Mystic a convenient location. Hampton Inn & Suites in Mystic is one of the leading hotels in the town.
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