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2009 News Articles and Press Releases

Salisbury Town Notebook

The Merrimack River Maritime Festival takes place this weekend when three Tall Ships arrive in Salisbury to drop anchor on the Merrimack River side of the Salisbury Beach State Reservation. Read Full Article ...

Get a second chance to see some Tall Ships at Merrimack River Maritime Festival

If you missed the Tall Ships in Boston or just want another look, three Tall Ships will be open to the public at the second annual Merrimack River Maritime Festival in Salisbury, MA, on Saturday July 25th and Sunday 26th. Read Full Article ...

Merrimack River Maritime Festival Welcomes Three Majestic Ships to Salisbury’s Shores July 25 & 26, 2009

Experience the history and majesty of class A and B tall ships on the shores of the Salisbury Beach State Reservation at the 2nd annual Merrimack River Maritime Festival, July 25 and 26, 2009. A celebration of the region’s rich maritime history, the Merrimack River Maritime Festival includes tours of three ships that are part of Sail Massachusetts and a landside festival including interactive demonstrations, activities for children, a live concert and fireworks display. Admission to landside activities is FREE; there is a small fee for ship tours. Read Full Article ...

Sand sculpting contest draws families to the beach

Lorraine Thomas, a 30-year Salisbury resident, has seen a lot of tourism come and go in her hometown. But when her granddaughter and family won first place in yesterday's sand sculpting competition, she said the revitalization efforts for the city's downtown are beginning to show. Read Full Article ...

Surfside LIVE! Concert Series & Fireworks

Bring a beach chair or blanket for the beach and enjoy FREE live outdoor concerts every Saturday night this summer at Salisbury Beach! This exciting new series features popular regional and nationally recognized bands performing live on a new Beachfront Stage, followed by a spectacular fireworks display launched from a barge over the ocean. Read Full Article ...

Ahoy, Salisbury! Tall ships on way

Last July, the lofty sails and wooden bows of the Mystic, Roseway and Spirit of Carolina thrilled thousands as they dropped anchor for tours and visits in the Merrimack River, as Salisbury hosted its first Tall Ships Maritime Festival. This year, the Salisbury Beach Partnership again brings three tall-masted vessels to the shores of the Merrimack over the weekend of July 24 to 26. Read Full Article ...

Beach Center getting flowery face lift

Just in time for the arrival of summer, a team of local volunteers has begun a new beautification process to revive Salisbury Beach Center. Read Full Article ...

2009 Sand & Sea Festival at Salisbury Beach - Schedule of Events

Salisbury, MA—From live entertainment to the kick-off of 11 weeks of fireworks displays over the ocean, the 3nd Annual Sand & Sea Festival at Salisbury Beach on June 27 & 28 offers something for everyone, from children and teens, to adults and seniors. Read Full Article ...