The festival features a taste of almost every aspect of life on or near the water in Chicago through seminars, workshops, and concerts on topics including maritime history, shipwreck diving, battles at sea, water safety, weather forecasting, model ships, commercial shipping, canoes and kayaks, maritime music, marine art, and much more. Activities for younger sailors include model boat building, songs for younger sailors, and "How to be an Underwater Detective."

Event Cost: Daytime activities $14. Evening concert plus activities $30.

Price Category: $$

Event times: Daytime activities 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Evening concert 7 p.m.