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The Tall Ships Erie festival drew visitors for deck tours, day sails, and historical learning.

Attendees enjoyed day sails on ships like the When and If, experiencing history firsthand.

Visitors explored various tall ships, learning about their history and design.

The first full day of the Tall Ships Erie festival Friday, Aug. 22, brought crowds to the bayfront to take in all the sights the event has to offer.

Visitors from all different areas lined up across Dobbins Landing and the Erie Bayfront to see the majestic Tall Ships while taking deck tours and day sails and learn about each vessel.

"To be part of history and to see what the crew of people had to do in the past and to see what they have to do now is just remarkable," Laurel Dagnon, visitor from Zelienopl

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