TugFest Georgian Bay

TugFest 2012 is scheduled for August 24, 25 and 26 at the town dock in beautiful town of Midland located on the Southeast conor of Georgian Bay, just half an hour north of Barrie. TugFest will offer visitors over 25 historical and interesting tugs and work vessels with exciting activities.

Friday:
     - Boats arrive
     - 12 noon Horn Blast
     - 12:15 Captain’s Meeting
     - 2:00pm Tug Run
     - 3:00 Boats line up off Town Dock for photographs
     - 4 pm decorate boat
     - Boat judging
     - 5pm – Captain’s reception on Prescotont
     - Dusk – Parade of Lights
Be sure to join the crews for an Impromptu Fiddle Band after the Light Parade

Saturday
     - Come to the dock early for exterior viewing of boats and conversation with crew
     - Vote for your favorite boat
     - 10am Breakfast on the Dock (Captains and crew)
     - 12 Horn Blast
     - 12:15 boats leave dock for parade
     - 12:30 – 1:00 Colour Parade
     - 1:00 – 2:15 pm Tug Show
         - Mini Tugs
         - Fire Hoses
         - Tug Pull
         - Tug Ballet
         - Other Activities
     - 2:30 pm Tug Tours Open to the Public)
     - 5:00 - 6:00 pm Crew Reception
     - 6:00 pm Crew Dinner and Awards

Sunday
- Boats disperse midday