The Fair Jeanne was the first to arrive in Sarnia this week for the Tall Ships Festival Aug 9-11 (BlackburnNews.com photo by Dave Dentinger)The Fair Jeanne was the first to arrive in Sarnia this week for the Tall Ships Festival Aug 9-11 (BlackburnNews.com photo by Dave Dentinger)
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'Epic weekend' continues along Sarnia waterfront

Bluewater Borderfest, ARTZcape By the Bay and the Tall Ships Festival continue this weekend along Sarnia's riverfront.

The Bluenose 2 and a replica of the the Santa Maria are among six tall ships that are moored at the Sarnia Harbour along with a Canadian Coast Guard ship

General admission tickets can be purchased at the gate.

Dennis DeYoung, former lead singer of Styx, and Mark Farner's American Band headline Borderfest Saturday night.

Lou Gramm of Foreigner, Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger, and John Payne of Asia will perform Sunday night.

Admission to ARTZscape is free. Over 100 artisans from across Ontario are showcasing their creations along with a kid zone and an interactive Indigenous flair.

Shuttles run from the Point Edward's Starlight Casino both days beginning at 6:30 a.m.,leaving every 15 minutes.

Shuttles from the Lambton Mall run from 10:00a.am until 6:00 p.m.

Free parking will be available at the Health Unit, Sandrin Services and the former Holmes Foundry site.

Harbour Road will be closed, except for patrons going to Paddy Flaherty’s Irish Pub, Stokes by the Bay and the Harbourfront Inn.

With files from Stephainie Chaves

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