ERIE SAILING FIELD GUIDE
BYOB Evenings Aboard the Lettie G. Howard: Sail into Erie's 8 Great Tuesdays
Three-hour evening sails on the restored 1893 schooner Lettie G. Howard that anchor near Liberty Park so passengers can enjoy Erie’s 8 Great Tuesdays concerts while aboard.
BYOB Evenings Aboard the Lettie G. Howard: Sail into Erie's 8 Great Tuesdays.
Set sail on the historic Lettie G. Howard, a beautifully restored 1893 Fredonia‑style fishing schooner, for a three‑hour BYOB concert sail that anchors near the Amphitheater at Liberty Park so you can listen to live music from the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A living piece of maritime history
Lettie G. Howard is one of the last surviving wooden Fredonia‑style fishing schooners, built in 1893, restored in the 1990s and operated by the South Street Seaport Museum and partners — a historic platform for an evening sail.
BYOB live‑music sails
The sail is a BYOB concert experience: passengers listen to live music tied to Erie’s 8 Great Tuesdays programming while enjoying their own drinks aboard the schooner.
Anchored near Liberty Park
During the event the ship anchors near the Amphitheater at Liberty Park in Erie, allowing passengers to take in the 8 Great Tuesdays concert from Presque Isle Bay.
What the day feels like
How the evening unfolds
Over a three‑hour evening sail aboard the restored Lettie G. Howard, passengers enjoy live music connected to Erie’s 8 Great Tuesdays concert series while the schooner anchors near the Amphitheater at Liberty Park — a BYOB format that pairs the ship’s historic character with waterfront views and music.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this sail suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a BYOB event — bring your own beverages to enjoy during the three‑hour sail.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the sail?
The sail lasts three hours.
Can I bring my own drinks?
Yes — the event is BYOB; passengers bring their own drinks.
Where does the ship anchor for the concert?
The ship anchors near the Amphitheater at Liberty Park so passengers can listen to the 8 Great Tuesdays concert from the water.
What vessel is used for the sail?
The sail is aboard the historic schooner Lettie G. Howard, a restored 1893 wooden Fredonia‑style fishing schooner.
Are there any age restrictions?
Yes — the event is for adults 21 and older.