Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show: Hours, Where To Park, Music Acts

ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show will run from 10 a.m. on Friday, April 26, to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, at City Dock in downtown Annapolis. Thousands of visitors will be in downtown Annapolis to see new and brokerage sailboats for sale.

There's more than boats to check out during the show. Visit the Entertainment Plaza, watch the regatta, and register for prizes.

The music lineup is:

Friday, April 26: Matt Jacobs, noon-1:45 pm; Sean Hetrick, 2 pm-5 pm

Saturday, April 27: Shawn Owen, noon-3:30 pm; The Ginger Cats, 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Sunday, April 28: Kristi Allen, 11 am-1 pm; Charles Kavoosi, 1 pm-4pm

Free drink tastings will be offered by Ammunition Wine Company, Pasqua Winery, Finca El Origen Winery, Santa Carolina Winery, Baron de Ley Winery.

Cars are not be permitted to park at City Dock through the weekend. Dock Street and Prince George Street from Craig Street to the water will be closed to vehicles and used for show setup.

Boats cannot be docked in Ego Alley as of April 21.

PARKING:

Visitors can park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for $10 and take a free shuttle downtown.

City Garages: Park at any one of the regular city garages: Noah Hillman, Knighton, Gotts Court, or Park Place and take the Circulator shuttle.

Online Pre-Paid Parking Option: Visitors can reserve parking in advance at Gotts (25 Calvert Street, $16.80 per day), Hillman (150 Duke of Gloucester, $22.40 per day) or Knighton (1a Colonial Ave. at $11.20 per day) garages. For details, visit www.annapolisparking.com.

Garages: Visitors may also find free parking at the State-owned Garage (aka Calvert Street Garage) at 19 St. Johns Street after 6 pm, Monday-Friday and all weekend. Whitmore Garage located at 25 Clay Street is also available to the public as space allows for a fee after 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Whitmore is free to the public every Sunday until 4 p.m.

Walking Distance: Parking is available at the Eastport Elementary School, 405 Sixth Street, for $30, which is walking distance from the show.