Celebrate 100 years of Schooner Adventure with a once-in-a-century lineup of unforgettable centennial sails and waterfront experiences. This summer, we’re honoring a century of Gloucester’s maritime legacy with special events that bring you closer to history, celebration, and the sea itself.

Gloucester Schooner Festival!

Celebrate Gloucester’s maritime heritage during the 42nd Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival, September 3–6, 2026! Join Schooner Adventure throughout the weekend for an unforgettable lineup of ticketed sails, historic deck tours, and special Heritage Day programming. Experience Adventure under sail, step aboard this 1926 National Historic Landmark, and discover the people, stories, and working waterfront traditions that shaped Gloucester. From the excitement of schooners filling the harbor to the chance to explore Adventure up close, Schooner Festival is a weekend of maritime history, celebration, and adventure for the whole family.

Party on the Pier!
September 16th 2026 | No Ticket Needed!

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, as we celebrate 100 years of Schooner Adventure at her Centennial Party on the Pier! Enjoy live music, deck tours, historic displays, special guests, and a festive celebration on the waterfront at Maritime Gloucester. The event is free and open to the public, thanks to support from the Applied Materials Foundation. Come celebrate a century of Adventure, community, and life on the sea!

Centennial Anniversary Sail

September 16th, 2026
Step aboard the Schooner Adventure for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of her 100th Anniversary! On September 16, 2026, join us for a special Centennial Anniversary Sail and experience Gloucester’s National Historic Landmark vessel under sail. Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon on the water as we celebrate a century of Adventure, maritime heritage, and the generations of people who have kept her sailing. Tickets are $100 per person and space is limited—reserve your place for this historic voyage!

More Centennial Experiences All Season Long
From special dockside programming and educational sails to community celebrations and commemorative voyages, our 100th anniversary season is filled with opportunities to connect with the ship, the story, and the sea. Each event is a chance to honor the past while sailing boldly into the next century.

Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Schooner Adventure—where every voyage is history in motion.