Ship shape fun

Pirates, wooden boats, sailing, rowing, maritime art, music and food will be all over the Charleston Harbor this weekend as part of the Charleston Maritime festival. The festival, which is today through Sunday, is part of the launch celebration of the Spirit of South Carolina tall ship and the start of the Charleston to Bermuda yacht race. Many events are available at no charge and are located at the Maritime Center Complex, Ansonborough Field and the Union Pier Passenger Terminal. Check out the daytime music from noon to 5 p.m. daily on the stage in the old Spirit of South Carolina Shipyard. The Nashville funk band, Here Come the Mummies, plays from 6-10 p.m. Saturday. Cost for the concert is $10.  The tall ships will be open for tours and Maritime Festival grounds will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. No charge for entrance to the festival grounds, but a boarding pass is needed to tour the tall ships. Passes are $10; no charge for children 10 and under.  (Photo/Courtesy S.C. Maritime Foundation)

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