In 2018, Lake Superior Tall Ships sponsored a new annual event in Bayfield! During the 1st Annual Bayfield Classic Boat & Schooner Rendezvous, seven unique vessels visited the city on the weekend after Labor Day. In conjunction with the visit, we organized a Saturday afternoon boat parade along with other nautical-themed events, concerts and demonstrations. Participating organizations in 2018 included LSTS, the Bayfield Heritage Association, the Bayfield Carnegie Library, the Bayfield Coast Guard Station, the Bayfield Sea Scout Ship 336 and the Bayfield Maritime Museum.
In 2019 the Rendezvous featured even more boats and events!
Unfortunately we had to cancel the 2020 Rendezvous due to concerns about COVID-19.
We have been cautiously making plans for the 2021 Classic Boat & Schooner Rendezvous. As the Bayfield Festival of Arts will be in Memorial Park the same weekend, we are not planning anything elaborate for the event, other than having interesting and unique boats at the City Dock for viewing, and the boat parade at 1pm on September 11th.
There is no admission fee to walk the docks.
2018 Classic Boat & Schooner Rendezvous