Lobster Days May 29th - 31st 10:00am-4:00pm The history and location aren't enough New England for you?		Event Date 05/31/2010

Crack your first lobster claw of the season at Mystic Seaport’s butter-dribbling, shell-sucking, quintessentially-New-England Lobster Days during Memorial Day Weekend. Lobsters in the rough are served by the Rotary Club of Mystic. Lobster platters are served picnic-style under Mystic Seaport’s open-air Boat Shed where diners can watch boats cruising on the Mystic River and enjoy music of the sea. All proceeds from Memorial Day Weekend support the Rotary Club of Mystic's community organizations and projects. The weekend offers special activities for visitors of all ages including a lobster touch tank, presentations detailing the Long Island lobstering industry, lobster story time in the Children's Museum and 19th-century games on the Village Green. Lobster platters include cole slaw, corn on the cob, drawn butter and choice of iced tea or lemonade. A hot dog platter, a cash bar and raw bar will also be available. Admission to the Seport is required and admission does not include food costs

Sea Music Festival June 11th - 13th The fastest way to improve upon the scenic Mystic Seaport waterfront?		Event Date 06/14/2010

Just add music. Mystic Seaport is proud to host its 31st annual Sea Music Festival, one of the world's premier sea music events. More than 5,000 people gather each year to hear Mystic Seaport's Chantey Staff along with a solid core of performers carry on classic musical traditions of the golden age of sail. We have featured music from maritime cultures around the world, including the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, Australia, Iceland, Poland, Netherlands, France, Canada and Africa, as well as native peoples within the United States.

Antique and Classic Boat Rendevous July 24th & 25th Just like any gathering of classic vehicles.		Event Date 07/25/2010

July 24-25, 2010 Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Downriver Parade, Sunday at 12:45 p.m. Come to Mystic Seaport for a gathering of classic vehicles just like any other, except this one happens to take place on the water! The Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous is a dazzling display of high-quality antique vessels built before 1965, including cruisers, sailboats, runabouts, launches and more. An award competition recognizes excellence in restoration, authenticity and workmanship. Dressed and in pristine condition, approximately 40 classic vessels create a colorful gathering along the Museums waterfront all day Saturday and Sunday morning for your viewing pleasure. Sunday at 12:45 p.m., watch as the vessels make their way down the Mystic River in a jubilant, costume- and music-filled three-mile parade. In 2009, we featured Little Vigilant, a vessel designed for Drayton Cochran and built by Abeking and Rasmussen in 1950. During this time, Mr. Cochran brought the Concordia plans to A&R beginning a long standing relationship between the two organizations resulting in the construction of more than 100 Concordia Yawls. The 70' Little Vigilant was based on a larger vessel, Vigilant, a 100' sardine carrier style boat built in the 1930s. She was designed by Walter McGinnis to be able to navigate the inland waterways of Europe, and has a fold down rig and removable wheelhouse to enable this. Mr. Cochran used her for 6-8 weeks each summer in European waters, traveling as far as the East coast of Africa and the Baltic. She recently underwent an extensive rebuild and now operates out of New Bedford, MA.

Mystic Outdoor Arts Festival August 14th and 15th! The premier event of the summer!		Event Date 08/16/2010

Meet some of America's finest artisans on the picturesque streets of Historic Downtown Mystic during New England's premier professionally juried outdoor art show! More than 250 fine artists will exhibit oils, watercolors, photography, pastels, sculpture & acrylics. Over 60 fine crafters will display their creative works. Plus, there will be exciting music performances, children's art activities and a great array of food and beverage items! The second weekend in August is set aside every year for this exciting event. August 14th 10:00am - 6:00pm August 15th 10:00am - 5:00pm Admission is FREE!

Taste of Mystic Being held on Cottrell Street in Historic Downtown Mystic		Event Date 09/12/2010

Live music, great food, and fun! From Quesadillas to fried rice; bouillabaisse to chowder to cheesecake, there is something for everyone, including triple chocolate oblivion. Local restaurants participate to promote sampling of Mystic's great culinary offerings. www.mysticchamber.org Admission is free but there is a charge for food.