2012 Tugboat Roundup Schedule
The 2012 Tugboat Roundup will be the weekend after Labor Day!
September 7, 8 & 9, 2012
We're continuing to be creative!
The schedule is subject to change and refinements as we go.
Friday, September 7th
11:00 Waterfront opens for Vendors
12:30 Boats depart for the Tugboat Parade
2:45 Official start of the 2012 Tugboat Roundup as the parade leaves the Port of Albany
3:45 Tugs start passing through Troy
4:00 George Ward plays at the Visitor's Center
4:30 "Caldwell Belle" arrives at the Battery for pick up and then meeting parade at Troy Lock
5 - 7:00 Boats arrive from the Parade
8:00 "All Nite Long" plays on the Grand Erie
Saturday, September 8th
9:00 Waterfront open with Vendors, Exhibits, Family Activities
9 - 5:00 Tugboat Tours
Through the Day: Boat Rides on the:
Caldwell Bell* (from the battery),
Erie Champlain Cruises* (from the Visitor's Center),
Evening Star* (from the high side of Lock 2)
10:00 "Yesterday's News" plays on the Grand Erie
11:30 Little Apple Puppet Theatre
12:00 Bouncy Bounce (open 'til dusk)
12:00 Pony Rides 'til 3:00
12:30 "Flood Road" plays on the Grand Erie
1:30 Canaller Roundtable / "Shipper's Forum"
1:30 Little Apple Puppet Theatre
Sunday, September 9th
9:00 Waterfront Opens with Vendors, Exhibits, Family Activities
9:30 "Lawson" plays on the Grand Erie
10:00 Tugboat Tours
Through the day: Boat Rides on the
Caldwell Belle* (from the battery),
Erie Champlain Cruises* (from the Visitor's Center),
Evening Star* (from the high side of Lock 2)
and historic vessels
11:00 "Scott Stockman with Big Blue Sun" plays on the Grand Erie
11:30 Little Apple Puppet Theatre
12:00 ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) dedicates and recognizes the Waterford "Flight"
12:30 Mischief the Clown and Q.T. Pie; Face painting and balloon animals open
12:30 Line Throwing competition at the Battery
1:00 "Boys of Wexford" plays on the Grand Erie
2:00 Tugboat Nose to Nose competition
3:00 Little Apple Puppet Theatre
3:00 "Nisky Dixie Cats" play on the Grand Erie
4:00 Awards ceremony
5:30 "Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers" play on the Grand Erie
8:00 Fireworks - The Annual, Fantastic Roundup Fireworks Show
*nominal charge for boat rides, tickets sold at the dock or on board.
Erie Champlain Boat Company will be involved in the parade and operating tour from directly in front of the visitor's center. www.eccboating.com
Caldwell Belle will be operating from the Battery, picking up passengers at 4:30 on Friday afternoon and then joining the parade. www.champlaincanaltours.com
Evening Star, also involved in the parade, will be operating from the "high side" of lock 2. www.eveningstarcruises.com
Stay tuned for further details on the schedules of both boats at The Tugboat Roundup